Pick a different background rather than against the sky?
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Pick a different background rather than against the sky?
kengoh
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Think toshio217 is more concern of his birding shots (not other photography) with strong backlight, so choosing a different background is not applicable. :sweatsm:
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Oh icic! Isn't shooting against strong backlight causing those purple fringe that he is concern? Oops, not an expert in birding, will let others do the talking, hehe
kengoh
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No prob bro. I also interested to know if there's any solution. ;p
setup: vivitar 105, kenko 1.5x TC, metz 48 + DIY bounce card, diffuser.
found this katydid near singapore quarry (near dairy farm) today
very cute fella. this pic was my favourite cos it highlights the long, slender legs.
cropped:
take away the kenko 1.5 and move closer, likely you have better IQ. The cropped picture would have been sharper as you will need a lesser light power without the kenko 1.5 teleconverter. My imho
marcus
found this katydid near singapore quarry (near dairy farm) today
very cute fella. this pic was my favourite cos it highlights the long, slender legs.
cropped:
take away the kenko 1.5 and move closer, likely you have better IQ. The cropped picture would have been sharper as you will need a lesser light power without the kenko 1.5 teleconverter. My imho
marcus
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kengoh
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Thanks bro for the link, I've been using PS to correct PF using similar method. ;p
But just wondreing if there's any way to prevent or minimise it? :think:
Using CPL? might or might not work.
detritus
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take away the kenko 1.5 and move closer, likely you have better IQ. The cropped picture would have been sharper as you will need a lesser light power without the kenko 1.5 teleconverter. My imho
marcus
agree with your assessment... i'm mainly using the TC to get 1:1 with less effort :sweat:
with the TC, i still have the last 1/2 to 1/4 round of the focusing ring to play with and more working distance.
without the TC, have to focus out all the way and shift back and forth till i find the min-focusing distance. by the time i shift the tripod and get the right distance, insect may fly away already
end up missing shots rather than getting sharper pix. skills not there yet... will practice more. :embrass:
seefei
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taken in my kitchen, no idea wats the name..
but it's those super tiny insects that crowd around food that's slightly spoilt..
good effort. the stacking is much better. except some shadow at the hind legs, cant really tell. try to shoot outdoor more often. the air is fresher.
seefei
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My first try shots of this insect,non intentional marco shooting but happen
to bump in to this lovely pair at SBG.
Taken with K10D / A 50mm marco lens / pop up flash.
Shutter:180- Aperture F16-22- ISO 400
1st couple
seefei
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ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/90 sec, Aperture: 11.0
setup: vivitar 105, kenko 1.5x TC, metz 48 + DIY bounce card, diffuser.
found this katydid near singapore quarry (near dairy farm) today
very cute fella. this pic was my favourite cos it highlights the long, slender legs.
cropped:
more pix from this set can be found here:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6512814#post6512814
nice find. can see you like creatures with long legs. :bsmilie:
long hair too? :sweatsm:
detritus
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Interesting question. ;p you got see me post in portraits forum before?
Let's just say that subject's gotta have 4 legs and above to interest me :bsmilie:
evolutioner
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thanks for the encouragement~good effort. the stacking is much better. except some shadow at the hind legs, cant really tell. try to shoot outdoor more often. the air is fresher.
i'm having class from mon-sat...
detritus
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these are taken with a lens I helped someone to acquire... just testing the lens to make sure that its a sharp copy before i pass to him
to cut the long story short, i was pleasantly surprised by this lens... images are sharp (as macro lenses tend to be), colours are vibrant, OOF areas is smooth and handling is pretty excellent. it has a long focus throw so MF is great :lovegrin:
its a PK lens, so obviously, no A contact, can't set aperture with body and p-ttl won't work properly... naturally, with a lens like that, it takes more effort to use, but once u get the hang of it, its pretty sweet.
my main issue with this lens is that like all short macro lenses, min focusing distance is pretty short and the lens gotta be practically right on top of the subject in order to focus at 1:1. this is challenging when dealing with shy insects.
anyone used this lens before? any views to share?
Panagor 55mm F2.8 macro
all shots taken at between F8 - F11. Exposure: 1/125, ISO: 200. Flash on M mode.
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to cut the long story short, i was pleasantly surprised by this lens... images are sharp (as macro lenses tend to be), colours are vibrant, OOF areas is smooth and handling is pretty excellent. it has a long focus throw so MF is great :lovegrin:
its a PK lens, so obviously, no A contact, can't set aperture with body and p-ttl won't work properly... naturally, with a lens like that, it takes more effort to use, but once u get the hang of it, its pretty sweet.
my main issue with this lens is that like all short macro lenses, min focusing distance is pretty short and the lens gotta be practically right on top of the subject in order to focus at 1:1. this is challenging when dealing with shy insects.
anyone used this lens before? any views to share?
Panagor 55mm F2.8 macro
all shots taken at between F8 - F11. Exposure: 1/125, ISO: 200. Flash on M mode.
#1
#2
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seefei
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had put up the link. guess flickr is playing up again.
detritus
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yah lah.... it happens. how do u like the ones taken with the panagor 55mm that i posted?
i like the first one... the shiny fly.
i've been struggling to catch the details on that one but always end up with blurred pix cos its so small and the reflective body always messes it up. finally got a decent one.
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