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07/24/2005 11:15:24 AM · #1 |
Hi, just a simple question really. When i do Macro work i like to take photographs of damsel flys, dragon flys, grasshoppers etc. However i find that most photos do not have the whole bug in focus.
Is this normal for macro work or is there a way round it to have all of your subject in clear focus? I am aware DOF is limited with macro work but i have seen some peoples work and they seem to have most of it if not all in perfect focus. Anyone know what i might be doing wrong. Please help.
Sorry about all the questions i keep asking but you guys really seem to know your stuff. Doubt i will ever get a ribon in my life but i like to take photographs and am learning all the time.
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07/24/2005 11:20:37 AM · #2 |
You will need to use the smallest workable aperture. I usually shoot at f/16. You can try f/22, but you may notice some softness due to diffraction.
Often, using this small an aperture will mean that shutter speeds become too slow. The solution is to go to manual mode, set the desired aperture and shutter speed, and use diffused flash to fill. This also has the advantage of darkening the background a little, which brings the eye to the subject.
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07/24/2005 11:40:09 AM · #3 |
I used an f11 here at 1/40 from just under 2 feet away. There was a very slight breeze but it still came out pretty sharp and I caught some respectable depth.
Taken with the Sigma that you own BTW.
Message edited by author 2005-07-24 11:43:31.
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07/24/2005 11:44:02 AM · #4 |
Pawdrix that is the quality i am after, great clarity.
Kirbic, Thanks again for your help, cant wait to get out there and try it out. I would imagine that is my problem. It was just annoying me that every pic i took i was having to crop out the unfocused areas. Which defeats the purpose of taking the shot |
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07/24/2005 11:47:40 AM · #5 |
I also used a tripod, kind of like a monopod but with the three points I had good stability
The tripod's a must.
Message edited by author 2005-07-24 11:49:11.
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07/24/2005 12:42:50 PM · #6 |
I know a lot of the photographers at FM use 22 or smaller... I've seen examples at F32 that were amazing! The diffraction didn't seem to hurt the image in sharpness more than it helped the image in DOF.
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