Posts for: downing
Aug 22, 2016 15:42:39 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
Nice shot downing, do you know which spreadwing it is?
Sorry, I haven't gotten that far into Odonata.
Aug 21, 2016 17:05:27 #
Damselfly. Most Damselflies hold their wings together above their body when at rest. Only family Lestidae does not.
Aug 20, 2016 20:49:59 #
Equipment used for Close-up shooting in the field.
1. Nikon D500 camera, AF Micro Nikor 200 mm f4 lens, Nissin MF18 ring flash.
and a Peak Design shoulder strap. This is mounted on a Benro Carbon Fiber
monopod with a Ball head.
The weight of this set up is about 8 pounds. The 200 mm lens does not have
VR so it takes practice and sometimes several tries to get good shots.
I have used the Nikon 105 mm macro lens but it has too short working distance
for most bugs unless you are willing to crop more.
2. For subjects with limited movement the Monopod is replaced by a Manfroto
X55CXPROB carbon fiber tripod with an Induro GHB1 Side Kick Gimbal Head.
This weighs 6 pounds 9 Oz.
When not in use I leave the Tripod laying near by. When moving from one location to another I use the Tripod-Gimbal Head combo as a walking stick.
1. Nikon D500 camera, AF Micro Nikor 200 mm f4 lens, Nissin MF18 ring flash.
and a Peak Design shoulder strap. This is mounted on a Benro Carbon Fiber
monopod with a Ball head.
The weight of this set up is about 8 pounds. The 200 mm lens does not have
VR so it takes practice and sometimes several tries to get good shots.
I have used the Nikon 105 mm macro lens but it has too short working distance
for most bugs unless you are willing to crop more.
2. For subjects with limited movement the Monopod is replaced by a Manfroto
X55CXPROB carbon fiber tripod with an Induro GHB1 Side Kick Gimbal Head.
This weighs 6 pounds 9 Oz.
When not in use I leave the Tripod laying near by. When moving from one location to another I use the Tripod-Gimbal Head combo as a walking stick.
Aug 19, 2016 13:24:24 #
Jumping spider. Salticidae. Phidippus clarus.
Aug 18, 2016 22:16:57 #
The large female spider was first noticed. The male, smaller spider, entered later. The female left.
Aug 18, 2016 15:09:16 #
I knew she was there since I saw her leave the web.
Aug 17, 2016 16:10:15 #
I was using Auto ISO and did not set a limit. I have since set 4500 as a limit on ISO while in Auto ISO. The D500 has very good high ISO performance, but I have noticed with high magnification the noise affects sharpness.
Aug 16, 2016 23:10:17 #
At first I mistook this for an ant.
I was corrected shortly after posting it on Flickr.
I was corrected shortly after posting it on Flickr.
Aug 16, 2016 15:57:54 #
A Couple of pictures taken with D500 and Nikkor 200-mm macro lens, and Nissin Ring Flash. Both hand held with Monopod assistance.
Aug 15, 2016 20:41:37 #
Ailanthus Moth (Atteva aurea). I see a couple of these every year here in Cincinnati. I upgraded my D7100 with a D500, which I find better for Macro.
Nikon D500 at ISO 7200, with Nikkor 200 mm macro lens, and Nissin MF18 ringflash, 1/200-sec at f/16, on a Monopod.
Nikon D500 at ISO 7200, with Nikkor 200 mm macro lens, and Nissin MF18 ringflash, 1/200-sec at f/16, on a Monopod.
Aug 13, 2016 20:03:09 #
I usually average about one Close up a day.
Here is todays close up.
Ailanthus webworm moth.
Atteva aurea.
Usually see one or two of these a year.
They are about 5/8 inch long.
to see more photos go to flickr.com/photos/wdsb
Here is todays close up.
Ailanthus webworm moth.
Atteva aurea.
Usually see one or two of these a year.
They are about 5/8 inch long.
to see more photos go to flickr.com/photos/wdsb
Aug 3, 2016 14:11:38 #
I just got this lens and need a mounting rail. The foot has one hole.
I want to avoid the possibility of the lens rotating on the rail.
Does any one know of a rail that has a lip that abuts the end of the foot and has a mounting screw that would line up with the foot hole.
Any other way of getting a twist free setup?
Prefer ready made, don't want to do any drilling and taping
Thanks for your help.
Bill
I want to avoid the possibility of the lens rotating on the rail.
Does any one know of a rail that has a lip that abuts the end of the foot and has a mounting screw that would line up with the foot hole.
Any other way of getting a twist free setup?
Prefer ready made, don't want to do any drilling and taping
Thanks for your help.
Bill
Jul 28, 2016 20:52:15 #
Nikon 400 mm f2.8 lens for sale.
AFS 400 mm 2.8 D II ED
Manufactures part number 2127B
Serial number 200462
With hard case.
Purchased from Roberts Camera of Indianapolis, April 2014
Sold by them as a Nikon Reconditioned lens.
Very good physical condition. Some minor scuffing to black finish where the
Hood attaches. The hood consist of two parts.
No fungus or haze.
Has a Really Right Stuff ACRA compatible foot attached. I will include this on the lens and the original foot.
The Tripod shown in the pictures is NOT included.
Available used at Amazon and KEH Where it sells for over $5000.00
Pictures taken with this lens on my Flickr page at:
Flickr.com/photos/wdsb
On the page select the Albums tab then select the "Owls at Lake Isabella album"
Two lenses were used for these pictures, 300mm f4 and 400mm f2.8.
Scroll down for the EXIF info for each photo.
Note that a 1.4 Nikon teleconverter was used.
Asking $4300.00 including shipping within Continental USA
OR Pickup at Cincinnati OH for $4200.00
Payment by: Paypal, Money Order, Bank draft (cashiers check), Cash.
Telephone: 513-272-0383
e-mail: signbook@iac.net
AFS 400 mm 2.8 D II ED
Manufactures part number 2127B
Serial number 200462
With hard case.
Purchased from Roberts Camera of Indianapolis, April 2014
Sold by them as a Nikon Reconditioned lens.
Very good physical condition. Some minor scuffing to black finish where the
Hood attaches. The hood consist of two parts.
No fungus or haze.
Has a Really Right Stuff ACRA compatible foot attached. I will include this on the lens and the original foot.
The Tripod shown in the pictures is NOT included.
Available used at Amazon and KEH Where it sells for over $5000.00
Pictures taken with this lens on my Flickr page at:
Flickr.com/photos/wdsb
On the page select the Albums tab then select the "Owls at Lake Isabella album"
Two lenses were used for these pictures, 300mm f4 and 400mm f2.8.
Scroll down for the EXIF info for each photo.
Note that a 1.4 Nikon teleconverter was used.
Asking $4300.00 including shipping within Continental USA
OR Pickup at Cincinnati OH for $4200.00
Payment by: Paypal, Money Order, Bank draft (cashiers check), Cash.
Telephone: 513-272-0383
e-mail: signbook@iac.net
Case
Lens in case
Lens mount
Lens with hood
Name plate
Lens without hood mounted.
Mar 29, 2015 20:52:22 #
Sold out or discontinued at my favorite vendors.
Any one have one available.
My tripod is the 055CXPR0B3
Any one have one available.
My tripod is the 055CXPR0B3
Mar 15, 2015 21:32:29 #
I want to do Focus stacking in the field. I plan to use a Cam Ranger or similar. I don't have a phone so I need something with a reasonable size screen that runs windows.
It should have USB input that I can use as a viewer and controller.
I have an old laptop but its too big an klunky. Want something with a 6 by 8 screen or similar. Should be Cheaper than a fully functioning laptop.
Any Ideas or considerations in choosing something would be appreciated.
It should have USB input that I can use as a viewer and controller.
I have an old laptop but its too big an klunky. Want something with a 6 by 8 screen or similar. Should be Cheaper than a fully functioning laptop.
Any Ideas or considerations in choosing something would be appreciated.