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01/09/2004 01:50:32 PM · #1 |
I've been trying out Macro photos lately but I'm not doing to well.
Can someone please help me out. Are there special Lenses/Filters I should be using or is it all Shutter Speed and Aperture.
Please someone help me I'm going crazy over here.
All my picture turn out unclear the only way I ever seem to get a good picture is in low light. Then the pic is just to dark.
Help Please....
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01/09/2004 01:54:06 PM · #2 |
it does help to play a while to find out what distance you have to be from the subject for your macro settings on your camera.
There are closeup filters available and they do help a lot and make it possible to get even larger marcos with more detail. They are frequently sold in sets of 3. |
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01/09/2004 01:56:24 PM · #3 |
There probably is enough info recorded here int he forums to fill a book! try some forum searches, you should find a wealth of information.
Also, try this site.
Edited; wrong link!
Message edited by author 2004-01-09 14:01:58.
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01/09/2004 02:04:48 PM · #4 |
That is exactly what I want to be able to do.
Mark P. site is awsome.
Thanks for the tip I will read up on it.
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01/09/2004 02:08:41 PM · #5 |
I can't help to much with your particular camera model, but I use a 105mm F2.8 1:1 Macro lens for my attempts.
Check your lens or camera specs for min focusing distance when using the macro mode, lens or etc.
This is also a good lens for portraits because of the very small depth of field.
The berry has a very thin coating of water around it. I was spraying/misting it with a spray bottle as I was shooting it.
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01/09/2004 03:22:50 PM · #6 |
Calvus,
I thought about buying the Canon 1:1 macro (is that the one you have?) and I'm wondering about putting the 2x extension tube on it. If it already has a shallow DOF then the tube would have to make it paper thin. Do you (or anyone else) have experience with that lens on an extension tube? I think Jacko has that lens, too.
Kevin |
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01/09/2004 03:29:58 PM · #7 |
I have the Sony 717 and most of my macros in my portfolios were done with it. The main thing to keep in mind with that camera is the distance. If you are very close (under 3feet), you must have the camera all the way to wide angle. You can only zoom in to the subject if over 3 feet away. Generally I am only inches away for all my macros. Here are some of the results with the Sony.Some insect macros
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01/09/2004 03:30:36 PM · #8 |
I use the Sigma 105mm macro lens, the same one Jacko was using at the time he recommended it to me.
I have not tried using an extension tube on it. The dpeth of filed on this lens now is very shallow. Not sure how that would work.
Originally posted by KevinRiggs:
Calvus,
I thought about buying the Canon 1:1 macro (is that the one you have?) and I'm wondering about putting the 2x extension tube on it. If it already has a shallow DOF then the tube would have to make it paper thin. Do you (or anyone else) have experience with that lens on an extension tube? I think Jacko has that lens, too.
Kevin |
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01/09/2004 03:31:40 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Corwyn:
I've been trying out Macro photos lately but I'm not doing to well.
Can someone please help me out. Are there special Lenses/Filters I should be using or is it all Shutter Speed and Aperture. |
Macro on the 717 works in Auto mode only (the green cam symbol on the mode dial). There is no shutter speed or aperture override. If you're close enough (for satisfying detail and composition) and with the zoom in, prefocus (press the shutter half-way). You may have to do this repeatedly with hand-held shots unless you have a very steady hand. Best to use a tripod for any macro.
Message edited by author 2004-01-09 16:08:52.
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01/09/2004 04:05:36 PM · #10 |
make sure the camera is in macro mode. On the joypad, right arrow, theres a little flower. When you press the joypad that way, a little flower comes up on the LCD. This is macro mode.
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01/09/2004 04:40:37 PM · #11 |
I have a 105 mm Macro for my nikon. It's a nikkor lens, but here is the results of it with an extension tube.
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01/09/2004 04:41:23 PM · #12 |
Your camera is perfectly capable of quite decent macros.
As TerryGee says just make sure that your zoom is right back to default (as when you turn the camera on) and then allow the camera to set itself for a few seconds. After that, try manually focusing until you reach the lowest measurement in your LCD viewfinder (a focal distance of approx 20mm) and then move your camera towards your subject to see the results. |
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01/09/2004 04:41:50 PM · #13 |
most importantly, USE A TRIPOD.
aperature settings also very important
be close to subject and background further away will improve DOF
macro lens helps but regular lens on mac mode can get great effects too. |
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01/09/2004 05:01:28 PM · #14 |
Good tutorial for those without high end cameras.
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