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03/19/2004 07:02:36 PM · #1 |
Here are the rest of the good bug images that I got from my camping trip
Bugs
James
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03/19/2004 07:16:19 PM · #2 |
Whoo, very cool. That bee was so cooperative! lol
The spider is also very good.
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03/19/2004 07:27:32 PM · #3 |
| I love the one of the bumble bee flying right into the lens...really nice pics. Cheers....Martin |
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03/19/2004 07:39:10 PM · #4 |
how do you get such close macros with just 100mm focal length.. or sometimes just a bit more?
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03/19/2004 07:42:08 PM · #5 |
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03/19/2004 07:55:55 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by leaf:
how do you get such close macros with just 100mm focal length.. or sometimes just a bit more? |
Four ways
1.) If the lens is a mecro lens, you can get 1:1 magnification w/o any other assistance; a long focal length is not required, just the ability to focus close.
2.) Use a "diopter" such as the Canon 500D on a standard prime or zoom lens. This enables closer focusing by placing another lens element on the front like a "filter". You'll sometimes here them referred to as "close-up filters".
3.) Use an extension tube between the lens & body. Enables closer focusing without putting more glass between the subject and the sensor. Eliminates the ability to focus on distant subjects, however.
4.) Mount a lens in reverse onto the end of a standard lens (a fast 50mm lens works well). This results in very high magnification, and your subject must be very close to the lens.
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03/19/2004 08:22:58 PM · #7 |
thanks all
here is a run down of the bee's and the equipment used.
all shots were @ ISO400 (notice the grain?)
D60 w/ Quantaray 28-200mm lens and one of my extension tubes
the bee in flight was hand held, using a Kenko 12mm exension tube and manual focused.
the wasp was not very alive, I found him on the ground struggling to move so I put a stick in front of him and he got on it and I moved him about where I wanted him. he seemed to "fall asleep" or something, really odd....
I used the Kenko 12mm extension tube on him
the spider was ust hanging out by his web on the tree... I used a 12mm extenson tube
the bee on the table which are the last few shots, I found him barley alive on the ground as well, he was being a little defensive, but not moving too much.
I used the 24mm extension tube on him.
I hope I covered it all....
i forgot about the lady bugs... I used the 12mm Kenko exension tube on them as well.
James
Message edited by author 2004-03-19 20:25:17.
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