Konspire said:Hi bro, thats again a very valuable advice n saves the time n money spent on trial n error. U r good. Keep up with ur advices cos u really earn my respect for ur knowledge sharing. I will heed ur advice. Probably will try to rent a macro lens n really see how it works. Nothing beats from hands on experience.
Eerr...can we rent the raynox as well when we rent the macro lens? Heard anything abt it? If never heard before i'll just inquire it anyways. Thxs again n again.
Cowseye said:Haha, don't mention it. I spotted a lot of spelling mistakes in my answer ^^" So embarrassing... Sorry
I don't know if anyone offer renting of raynox, but I think you can skip that in your first attempt. I suggest you to do these:
1. Rent the macro lens and test it on stationary objects (coins, stones, pebbles, your wife's ring, etc..)
2. Get a flash, diffuser and try out on the items above again.
3. Try to achieve maximum magnification on your macro and get used to your body movement when you are at 1:1. This is a very taxing challenge and don't forget to breath ^^"
4. Research a little bit abt breathing technique in firearms or photography.
5. Spend a day in a park hunting for bugs to shoot.
6. Return the rented lens the next, next day and give yourself another day to think over before deciding where to move from here.
Konspire said:Haha...u r humble la. Salute u. I will try those methods u mentioned n yes, the breathing. Its like trying to achieve marksman monetory award right? Yup, practised that for 10 yrs liao. Tuck in the arms, breathe slowly n when pulling trigger, hold ur breath.....will do that. Thxs again.
Cowseye said:Almost the same, but dun hold your breath. It's worse. The trick is to let go of your breath slowly and snap at the ending portion when you will be most calm and stable.
irvind said:D5100 members, I need to check something with you all.
If you using non cross focus point(not the middle one) for example the most outer focus point, will you get a soft picture using f1.8 or f2.8?
I check many forum and they said this is normal, only middle focus point give you the most accurate focusing. Or my camera body got problem?
I know I can focus with cross focus point then re-compose, but most of the time it's worst because my skill still "fresh".
Thanks.![]()
Non cross-type focus points are less sensitive compare to those that are. But that doesn't result in softer focus unless it did not focus correctly. I suspect it is mainly due to your large aperture or tiny bit of motion blur.
duno what brand he is using but its similar to Blackrapid's RS-7
yes, but belly expensive... haha... 90+ if I'm correct.
SGCameraStore selling the Capa one for $50, last week offer at $18 each, which I missed (aggghhh!).
Note: I think the blackrapid comes with the fast release hook. some folks are very afraid of this thing and cable tie it up in case someone decides to prank u.
90+???? whoa...too ex for a strap like that n i missed the capa one tooo!!! :cry: aaarrggghh.....u think they will have promo again? ;p
Konspire said:90+???? whoa...too ex for a strap like that n i missed the capa one tooo!!! :cry: aaarrggghh.....u think they will have promo again? ;p
Buy one good strap can last you a very long time, makes walking around more comfortable also.
Reno said:agree with you..... waiting for you all to do a review then consider.... :embrass: