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03/14/2015 11:30:26 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by Dudski:
Originally posted by FromDaRock:
Fantastic work. I think it's supposed to snow tomorrow, so all I need now is a macro lens ;-)
Like the others, I would like to see your rig for this, I will be lucky if I have an opportunity to try this out this year. |
A macro lens is the last thing you'll need! A reverse mounted 50mm (either directly to the camera, to another lens, or to extension tubes/bellows) does the job perfectly, or at least for a long while |
Cool, that is exactly how I did this one, except it was handheld since I don't have a reversing ring. I think I would need one to be able to do focus stacking.
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03/14/2015 01:55:37 PM · #27 |
| Love your macro photos. I'd love to make a "rig" like that for my macro stuff in the near future. Did you make it or have it made for you? I can't imagine you have a CNC router at home... I'm guessing this was scrap metal from a machine shop? Then I wonder, do you work in a machine shop or did you politely ask for something like this from a local shop? |
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03/14/2015 03:15:17 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Great set-up! Have you calculated what magnifications you are normally working at? |
With a reverse-mounted 50 mm on the bellows, I can go up to about 5-6x with pretty good quality. After that I slap on a 10x microscope objective and can get up to about 12x without any noticeable loss of quality. The majority of the snowflakes are taken at around 8x. |
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03/14/2015 03:17:44 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by backdoorhippie:
Stunning work. I found a broken snowflake on a deck rail here at my home in NJ last winter and set about wanting to capture and photograph them. We had an amazingly cold winter, but no matter what or when I tried I was never again able to capture a flake with the definition again. I suspect I'm too far south for the right conditions as most successful snowflake photographers I've seen are well north of me. I'm jealous... but happy not to be working in a cold garage. |
haha, it actually kinda drives me nuts because around 75% of snow is just ugly, or has very little form to it. And then the flakes are perfect whenever I'm at work of course. I'll post a photo of a cool ugly flake soon. |
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03/14/2015 03:23:09 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by jgirl57:
What an amazing set up!!! I am proud of you for the excellence results this has been for you!
Really cool to know you didn't spend money on an expensive macro lens either, that alone is just worth while knowing.
Still love this! I can't wait to try it next year for sure, If it snows yet this year I may be able to dabble in it but it may be too late, but is the practice as far as the focus stacking-Set up the same for the insects as well? |
Thanks :)
One thing to remember when trying this kinda macro stuff is that it takes a ridiculous amount of trial and error to get the effect that you are going for because the DOF is insanely shallow. You just need to know that it is possible without any sort of extreme gear. As far as focus stacking is concerned, it all depends on the magnification. With 1x magnification (what a macro lens can do), there are many subjects that could benefit from focus-stacking but it's definitely not a necessity. I've taken several non-stacked photos at 2-3x that are great, but the focus needs to be exactly where you want it (meaning a loooot of scrap photos if you are shooting hand-held). After that magnification, it's focus-stacking all the way (IMO) |
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03/14/2015 03:26:28 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by aliqui:
Love your macro photos. I'd love to make a "rig" like that for my macro stuff in the near future. Did you make it or have it made for you? I can't imagine you have a CNC router at home... I'm guessing this was scrap metal from a machine shop? Then I wonder, do you work in a machine shop or did you politely ask for something like this from a local shop? |
That's a lot of questions! ;)
I have a buddy (who has since moved away) that had a machine shop in his basement, so that got me started with the scrap metal and cutting apart an old microscope stand for my subject stage. Since then, I've just been drilling and tapping (mostly 1/4"-20) - you'd be surprised how far you can get just by screwing different things together. |
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03/14/2015 03:28:26 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by FromDaRock:
Cool, that is exactly how I did this one, except it was handheld since I don't have a reversing ring. I think I would need one to be able to do focus stacking.
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Ebay all the way! A reversing ring will cost you a total of about $5! |
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03/14/2015 03:39:39 PM · #33 |
Example of cool-ugly (needs some touching up around the edges)
Message edited by author 2015-03-14 15:40:04. |
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03/14/2015 07:03:58 PM · #34 |
[quote=Dudski] Example of cool-ugly (needs some touching up around the edges)
This is an "ugly" one??? So beautiful, and I like the halos on the edges. They give an "arty" feel to the image. I am in awe. Hmmm wonder if a grain of sand could be pretty at high mag? We have lots of sand here!
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03/14/2015 08:31:51 PM · #35 |
OOO my Goodness that is not ugly
Dreaming away now!
I think you will be my go to guy when I get ready to start my macros LOL!
That one is my ultimate fav though |
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03/14/2015 09:52:24 PM · #36 |
| I love "snowflake: alien" in the album! Looks a little like a guy running from a nuclear explosion. Beautiful work! I don't think I have the patience. :) |
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03/14/2015 10:09:14 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by ciaeagle:
I love "snowflake: alien" in the album! Looks a little like a guy running from a nuclear explosion. Beautiful work! I don't think I have the patience. :) |
What a weird photo eh?!? (Yes I am very canadian) |
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03/15/2015 02:39:21 PM · #38 |
These are just so amazing! Thank you for sharing them. And they say "ugly" (paraphrasing, lol) is in the eye of the beholder. My eye beholds only incredible beauty!
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