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08/01/2004 04:23:59 PM · #1 |
How about this for those with low-end cameras like me who would like to get better macro magnification. The best my camera will do on macro mode is something like this...
....more like close-up than macro.
I thought for the MACROIV challenge I would try experimenting with my binoculars held up to the camera. The best results seem to be when a strongly lit (Anglepoise light is good) subject is placed 1-4cm away from the eyepiece of my binoculars (8X30) and then the camera (at full zoom and with the biggest F stop possible;f8.2 in my case) held up to the objective lens.
Here's a shot, 'Easier', that my wife vetoed as an entry: it's a bit oversharpened but perhaps shows what can be done.
I'd be interested in seeing the results of anyone else who wants to try this homemade approach! |
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08/01/2004 04:39:21 PM · #2 |
I'm a soft touch for flower pics but really think pic 1 would fair much better in Macro IV than the needle (close ups are acceptable). A much much better picture :)
As for using a low end camera, you take some excellent shots, its the fotog more than the cam that produce great pictures.
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08/06/2004 03:28:42 PM · #3 |
My MacroIV shot is through an old 8mm movie lens and loomed to eliminate the round shadow of the lens. It came out fairly well.
I have been doing this through my spotting scope for several years. See my portfolio under through my scope. I've also done some through a dissecting microscope too. Van. |
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