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08/24/2004 02:27:17 PM · #1 |
If I wanted to shoot a close up of a spider, what would be the best way to do this ? would you get really close or use a zoom ? My 100-300mm is too big and my 18-55mm is too small. Any suggestions ? My camera is a Canon EOS-300D.
thanks !
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08/24/2004 02:28:14 PM · #2 |
My suggestion...get a really big shoe and squash him flat...then he will stay put for all the shots you want. ;o)
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08/24/2004 02:29:34 PM · #3 |
I suggestion is to get a Macro lens.
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08/24/2004 02:31:53 PM · #4 |
I'd get closer, much easier to control the shot. Are you in the market for new equipment? Take a look at macro lenses, the Sigma 105mm macro is awesome. You could also get some close-up filters for your 18-55mm, while not as good as a dedicated macro lens, these act like magnifying glasses and do a decent job of getting you closer to your subject
You could also reverse your current lens, there are tubes that permanently hold it in the reverse position, but for now, you can just take your 18-55mm, flip it around and hold it right in front of your camera. Note: If you have a fixed focal length 50 or 100mm lens it might work better but try it out :)
Message edited by author 2004-08-24 14:33:23. |
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08/24/2004 02:31:59 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
My suggestion...get a really big shoe and squash him flat...then he will stay put for all the shots you want. ;o) |
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08/24/2004 02:32:25 PM · #6 |
Why do you say the 100-300 is too big? The most common macro lenses are around 100. The only thing with that lens is probably the minimum focusing distance.
At 300 you'll be able to isolate a spider quite well, though from 5 feet away it still might be a little small. So you might want to invest in extension tubes or macro filters which will allow you to move in closer and therefore fill the frame more with the spider. This will also make the depth of field (DOF) even narrower.
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08/24/2004 02:44:29 PM · #7 |
Thank you all for the great advice. How much do the Macro lenses run ?
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08/24/2004 02:53:30 PM · #8 |
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08/24/2004 03:12:42 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
My suggestion...get a really big shoe and squash him flat...then he will stay put for all the shots you want. ;o) |
Or better yet, have your husband squash him flat! :)
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08/24/2004 03:24:20 PM · #10 |
| If you spray them with bug spray, they are just as dead, but their insides are still inside and they make much better models that way. The trick is to get them to pose the way you want them to be posed before letting fly with the bug spray. |
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08/24/2004 03:29:30 PM · #11 |
I'm not reading the thread but just thought I'd say...
EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!
:o)
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08/24/2004 03:37:50 PM · #12 |
| put the picture on the wall and pull out your gun... |
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08/25/2004 04:17:25 AM · #13 |
I have a friend who belongs to a nature group of photographers, and there is 2 other ways besides squashing and killing...you can go out very early in the morning while its still very cold, they dont move til its gets slightly warmer especially if its frosty...also if you can capture one, put it in the fridge for around an hour and it wont be able to move then either...good luck
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08/25/2004 06:51:00 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by patriciaann:
...also if you can capture one, put it in the fridge for around an hour and it wont be able to move then either...Pat |
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08/25/2004 07:18:47 AM · #15 |
| Spray it with hair spray & give it a minute lol |
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08/25/2004 07:30:10 AM · #16 |
This is an early morning shot with a 105mm 2.8.
The spider size was around 2 inches (including legs) and this is the closest I could go..1:1 lense). The image has been cropped only to make a square format..it is not a zoom and crop.
Hope this helps.. |
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08/25/2004 07:34:34 AM · #17 |
I took this photo with my Rebel using the 70-300mm on macro mode.
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