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 06/02/2010 06:54:51 PM · #76

Clematis from backyard
 06/02/2010 07:18:28 PM · #77
06/02/2010 07:19:41 PM · #78
06/02/2010 07:27:20 PM · #79
Originally posted by pawdrix:


Just felt like posting. Hope y'all don't mind - S


I can smell 'em from here!! Ummmmmmmmm! Thanks for the nice shot of food. Now I want to eat something :P
 06/02/2010 07:33:46 PM · #80


Same bug with a few different views. Found him on one of the plants in the yard while I was cooking burgers on the grill. I never could get him where I wanted him for light and background though. Hopefully he will hang around and will make an appearance with a better photo later in the month.
 06/02/2010 08:16:05 PM · #81


A couple of shots of these bees.
 06/02/2010 09:06:34 PM · #82
Originally posted by JustDucky:
Am I too late to join in?? Love Macro ~:D


Added you to the list.
 06/02/2010 09:44:25 PM · #83
Thanks, Carrie, Matt, and Colette for your replies. I understand now.
 06/02/2010 09:55:40 PM · #84
Just a quick question on macro lenses, does anyone use the canon extenders 1.4x or 2x? also will they work with a canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens? Is this the best way to get a more magnified macro shot? please post any shots you have taken where you have used an extender on macro. well thats 3 questions but thanks in advance.
 06/02/2010 09:59:10 PM · #85
Originally posted by DaveMac:
Just a quick question on macro lenses, does anyone use the canon extenders 1.4x or 2x? also will they work with a canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens? Is this the best way to get a more magnified macro shot? please post any shots you have taken where you have used an extender on macro. well thats 3 questions but thanks in advance.


I use the 1.4 with mine.......however you have to use an extension tube with the canon version of the TC. Third party extenders may not require this.

5DMKII<>1.4tc<>25mmextension tube<>100MM canon macro

Every one of these with this combination
 06/02/2010 10:28:27 PM · #86
Thanks Matt, Why do you have to use the extension tube is this because the 100mm won't fit onto the 1.4tc by itself? also what does tc mean? sorry for the stupid questions.

Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by DaveMac:
Just a quick question on macro lenses, does anyone use the canon extenders 1.4x or 2x? also will they work with a canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens? Is this the best way to get a more magnified macro shot? please post any shots you have taken where you have used an extender on macro. well thats 3 questions but thanks in advance.


I use the 1.4 with mine.......however you have to use an extension tube with the canon version of the TC. Third party extenders may not require this.

5DMKII<>1.4tc<>25mmextension tube<>100MM canon macro

Every one of these with this combination
06/02/2010 10:32:23 PM · #87
Originally posted by DaveMac:
Thanks Matt, Why do you have to use the extension tube is this because the 100mm won't fit onto the 1.4tc by itself? also what does tc mean? sorry for the stupid questions.

Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by DaveMac:
Just a quick question on macro lenses, does anyone use the canon extenders 1.4x or 2x? also will they work with a canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens? Is this the best way to get a more magnified macro shot? please post any shots you have taken where you have used an extender on macro. well thats 3 questions but thanks in advance.


I use the 1.4 with mine.......however you have to use an extension tube with the canon version of the TC. Third party extenders may not require this.

5DMKII<>1.4tc<>25mmextension tube<>100MM canon macro

Every one of these with this combination


The canon version of the 1.4TC(teleconverter) the front element sticks way into the back of the lens attaching to it. It won't physically fit inside the 100MM lens or many other canon lenses. Some third party teleconverters like Sigmas don't do this and might work with the 100MM lens.
 06/02/2010 10:37:30 PM · #88
I just got a tripod tonight!! Cant wait till tomorrow!
 06/02/2010 11:21:24 PM · #89
Check eBay cameras for "Vivitar 2X Macro" and there is a page of 2X macro focusing tele extneders.
I use one of those in Nikon mount, and it works as a 2X TC and allows me to focus macro to infinity with any of the manual lenses in my bag, as well as the D series auto Nikon lenses. It's a manual only gadget, but most of my lenses are manual. It has a focus ring which allows you to focus very close with any manual lens that will fit your camera. I'm sure that the Canon users would have to have at least one adapter, but I believe that the Pentax users can use it directly with their older K mount lenses. Here's a link to the Minolta model.
//cgi.ebay.com/Vivitar-2X-Macro-Focusing-Teleconverter-MC-M-MD-Japan-/190399065369?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item2c54ab2d19#ht_500wt_928

It was raining when I had time to play with my camera today, so here is one from a few weeks ago. Details are with the image.



Message edited by author 2010-06-02 23:41:08.
 06/03/2010 01:00:13 AM · #90
Here's mine...perhaps I over processed it.
06/03/2010 01:00:20 AM · #91
Never thought of putting my extender on my macro. I have a 2x Kenko and I just tried it. It does increase my magnification but I lose auto focus. Will have to remember to use it now that I know it works. Will have to see about trying out a 1.6 and 1.4 to see if I can keep auto focus.

Ronnie
 06/03/2010 01:06:29 AM · #92
Thanks, had a look at them, a cheaper option to try.

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Check eBay cameras for "Vivitar 2X Macro" and there is a page of 2X macro focusing tele extneders.
I use one of those in Nikon mount, and it works as a 2X TC and allows me to focus macro to infinity with any of the manual lenses in my bag, as well as the D series auto Nikon lenses. It's a manual only gadget, but most of my lenses are manual. It has a focus ring which allows you to focus very close with any manual lens that will fit your camera. I'm sure that the Canon users would have to have at least one adapter, but I believe that the Pentax users can use it directly with their older K mount lenses. Here's a link to the Minolta model.
//cgi.ebay.com/Vivitar-2X-Macro-Focusing-Teleconverter-MC-M-MD-Japan-/190399065369?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item2c54ab2d19#ht_500wt_928

It was raining when I had time to play with my camera today, so here is one from a few weeks ago. Details are with the image.
06/03/2010 02:28:39 AM · #93
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Originally posted by MattO:

BTW do most of you use a tripod when shooting macros? I never have and always shoot handheld.


I never use a tripod for macros.


I never use a tripod either.
 06/03/2010 02:43:19 AM · #94
Originally posted by GregoryB:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Originally posted by MattO:

BTW do most of you use a tripod when shooting macros? I never have and always shoot handheld.


I never use a tripod for macros.


I never use a tripod either.


It depends on what I'm shooting, but if it's something like a dragonfly, a tripod hampers mobility.
However, today I read in POP Photo magazine about shooting wildflowers (good thing I haven't taken it back to the library although it's overdue). One suggestion is to reverse the centre pole on the tripod to a very low viewpoint, with the camera upside-down. So I tried it ... it would be really great to have a camera with a swivelling view screen. ;-)

Also, I usually always use manual focus.

Message edited by author 2010-06-03 02:44:43.
 06/03/2010 03:02:52 AM · #95
Originally posted by DaveMac:
Just a quick question on macro lenses, does anyone use the canon extenders 1.4x or 2x? also will they work with a canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens? Is this the best way to get a more magnified macro shot? please post any shots you have taken where you have used an extender on macro. well thats 3 questions but thanks in advance.


Hey Dave, this was taken with a EF 25 II Canon extension tube on a Canon 100mm USM 2.8 macro lens. Yes it does help with the magnification but it also makes it more difficult to focus if there is any movement or wind. As Mary MaryO said it's easier to focus if you rock backwards and forwards yourself instead of trying to keep perfectly still. Take lots of shots and pick the best.



Message edited by author 2010-06-03 03:07:54.
 06/03/2010 04:27:33 AM · #96
.....Just playing around with a bit of Xero Cubism for fun. Camera hand held about 100mm (4") away from spider, f/4.5 to create very shallow DOF. Cubism over entire image then mask out spider. This effect also works very well on spider webs with droplets in the early morning sun.

Message edited by author 2010-06-03 04:29:54.
 06/03/2010 05:57:02 AM · #97
Thats the sort of close up i'd like to be able to achieve. GregoryB you have some very nice macro shots in your collection.

Hey Dave, this was taken with a EF 25 II Canon extension tube on a Canon 100mm USM 2.8 macro lens. Yes it does help with the magnification but it also makes it more difficult to focus if there is any movement or wind. As Mary MaryO said it's easier to focus if you rock backwards and forwards yourself instead of trying to keep perfectly still. Take lots of shots and pick the best.

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 06/03/2010 08:19:44 AM · #98


Not the sharpest shot I've ever taken. It's a cool looking little Fly though. Roughly the size of the eraser at the end of a pencil.
 06/03/2010 09:45:05 AM · #99
Day 3

06/03/2010 10:31:37 AM · #100
Day 3
More flies and an Ant with some sap suckers.



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