Random Thread Big Season 22....Onwards!

[SkyStrike]

Book in tonite?

?? ord"ed" years ago...

 

[SamTac]

?? ord"ed" years ago...

I mean brad

 

[SkyStrike]

Uhh

-shutter speed depends on the support you have and the movement of the subject
-flash is usually used for all macro shots because of the very small apertures used in macro photography
-hold breath but not for too long
-yes, once in focus, you can shoot immediately but make sure you don't slap the shutter button, that causes vibration. Squeeze the shutter button lightly when the subject is in focus (half press when you are focusing)

That said, I'm not a macro photographer. lol.

ok..still trying out the steps as stated above...Just find that the focusing forward and backwards to be difficult...

I go home n look for notes in PDF format n email u.

Thanks!

 

[SamTac]

My time is ROD, ha ha.....

 

[SkyStrike]

My time is ROD, ha ha.....

:sweat: ok....

 

[SamTac]

:sweat: ok....

Ha ha ha....... Power sia......

 

[SamTac]

PM me ur email

 

[SkyStrike]

PM me ur email

PMed Thanks in advance.

 

[SamTac]

PMed Thanks in advance.

Sure, thx.

 

[symmetrix]

omg slept through the whole afternoon o;

 

[SkyStrike]

omg slept through the whole afternoon o;

and you can go back to sleep and welcome Monday in a couple of hours time

 

[brapodam]

I mean brad

Nah, I stay out cos not enough bunks

 

[madmartian]

btw, just a diff topic...since there are many macro shooters in this thread...want to seek advice....

For "macroing", when the object is so small, even the slightest movement will cause the subject to be OOF, so how do you actually get your subject in focus, by doing cha-cha or ?

I've tried "holding my breath", but my body will still sway even the slightest...

*I hope it's not because of the equipment I use, I am using 55-250 + Raynox 250*

#1

Shutter Speed: 0.5sec on tripod,
Aperture: f/32
FL: 187mm

#2

Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec, handheld
Aperture: f/5.6
FL: 163mm

Pardon my noob shots...still very new in shooting macro. and the wind makes it worse -_-

Rule of thumb, FL 163mm -shutter speed at least 1/160s for handheld shots. Unless you are super rock steady, which you are not coz your body is swaying.
On tripod, on slow shutter speed, even the slightest breeze will cause your subject to b OOF.

 

[madmartian]

hmmm, that meaning...need to on flash...I've yet to make my flash diffuser yet, prob for now my background will become black, I assume...

So, the basic technique is still to:
- 1/xxx shutter speed
- flash (if needed)
- hold breath
- once in focus, shoot immediately?

Contrary to that, flash will make the BG black. Diffusing the flash is to soften the light falling on the subject to reduce shadows n for a more even form of lighting.
Shooting @1/xxxs & small aperture will get you black BG.
To get it right is to get to know your equipments well n adjust the settings accordingly to the current lighting situation. And also go n shoot more n record your shoot. From there you can see wat went wrong n do not repeat the same boo boo again n go join the macro outings n learn from the seasoned shooters

 

[madmartian]

and you can go back to sleep and welcome Monday in a couple of hours time

Or welcome December in a few months time, haha.

 

[madmartian]

A lost ramdomer doing some random shots.....................................:bsmilie: :bsmilie:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/944061-Some-Random-Shoots

 

[bonrya]

Uncle skystrike, for the flower shot: just curious why you chose to go with f32? Just curious.

Usually when we shoot bugs the general aperture varies from f11-16 (though I sometimes go f4.5-f2.8 for the lulz)

Mostly flash is used also. Ambient light is harder to work with unless you have good control of the light etc.

Just some thoughts.. love the feel of the second picture though! The texture and lighting is lovely.

One more thing: the reason we normally shoot in the early mornings and late at night is because the wind isn't so bad/or none at all. Also, most insects will be resting then so they don't run/fly around.

 

[symmetrix]

now I find it hard to sleep lol

 

[kei1309]

now I find it hard to sleep lol

i'm already stoning

 

[bonrya]

*lights up* pretty lights~~~ woahhhhh coollll~~