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12/16/2003 04:29:44 AM · #1
Why? There are a million and 1 things we could shoot, why again another macro challenge?

They produce nice pics - some of the best, they are enjoyable to take, but why keep repeating this challenge?

Also this really favours those with good macro lenses. I know it says 'just get as close as you can' but the voters like extreame close ups.

12/16/2003 04:37:14 AM · #2
Jon

A macro challenge is wide open, there are one million and one things to shoot.
12/16/2003 05:06:27 AM · #3
I don't see how you can be complaining, you have a Canon Eos-300d I have a crappy sony dsc-p who really gives a crap its not digital slr camera. Plus its broken, I think I'll flush it down the toilet, but you got to do what you can with what you have and if you can win with whats crap what a greater victory?
12/16/2003 05:13:04 AM · #4
One reason I think the repeat...(almost) open editing for this member challenge. People with the "crappy" cameras can simulate that DOF that they may not get with the $1000 lenses. Macros are always fun! I hope to see some new stuff, out of the ordinary, not noticeable studio type shots. My hope. But, this challenge always garners great shots, and are just fun to look, learn, and get new ideas and views of the world. Kick ass, people!!
12/16/2003 05:18:11 AM · #5
Originally posted by Ricky Cleave:

I don't see how you can be complaining, you have a Canon Eos-300d I have a crappy sony dsc-p who really gives a crap its not digital slr camera. Plus its broken, I think I'll flush it down the toilet, but you got to do what you can with what you have and if you can win with whats crap what a greater victory?

Was I complaining?
12/16/2003 05:43:15 AM · #6
euh, no you were not.

Originally posted by robsmith:

Originally posted by Ricky Cleave:

I don't see how you can be complaining, you have a Canon Eos-300d I have a crappy sony dsc-p who really gives a crap its not digital slr camera. Plus its broken, I think I'll flush it down the toilet, but you got to do what you can with what you have and if you can win with whats crap what a greater victory?

Was I complaining?

12/16/2003 06:27:21 AM · #7
Originally posted by robsmith:

Jon

A macro challenge is wide open, there are one million and one things to shoot.


I want to know why Rob Smith have signature that are in Icelandic.
Ég held að þessi robsmith sé ASNI!

And do robsmith know what the signature means?
12/16/2003 06:48:16 AM · #8
Originally posted by birgir:

Originally posted by robsmith:

Jon

A macro challenge is wide open, there are one million and one things to shoot.


I want to know why Rob Smith have signature that are in Icelandic.
Ég held að þessi robsmith sé ASNI!

And do robsmith know what the signature means?

I have the signature courtesy of eikidigi (morale of the story: never annoy an Icelander) and I have a good idea what it means :)

Message edited by author 2003-12-16 06:49:01.
12/16/2003 07:22:44 AM · #9
Originally posted by robsmith:

Jon

A macro challenge is wide open, there are one million and one things to shoot.


Yes there is, but all in macro - again!
12/16/2003 07:38:16 AM · #10
Originally posted by jonpink:

Why? There are a million and 1 things we could shoot, why again another macro challenge?

They produce nice pics - some of the best, they are enjoyable to take, but why keep repeating this challenge?

Also this really favours those with good macro lenses. I know it says 'just get as close as you can' but the voters like extreame close ups.


I agree. Well, at least its freakin cold in most of the northern hemisphere, so that should cut down on the bug pictures and force people to shoot something else.

Message edited by author 2003-12-16 07:51:30.
12/16/2003 07:42:27 AM · #11
If you think about it, macro challenges can actually favor those with small-sensor cameras in one aspect. By their nature, they produce images with much more depth of field than a typical DSLR. M. Plonsky, who has some of the best bug macros on the net, uses a Powershot G1 or G3 (with various close-up filters). Those of us with DSLR's have to shoot at extremely small apertures (which means lots of light and long exposure times) and still don't get the DOF that a P&S camera would.

I'm not saying that DSLR's can't take good macro shots -- they can. Or that all P&S cameras are awesome macro cameras. What I am saying is that those with a P&S should not be discouraged. Put your camera in "Macro" mode (if it has one) and see what you can do!

Message edited by author 2003-12-16 07:58:43.
12/16/2003 07:55:34 AM · #12
I bet even this M. Plonsky cant take such a shot(in the index page of that site) with my camera! ha ha ha :)).. because it has no optical zoom and the macro mode need a .2-.3 mtr distance!.. how could that be possible!
12/16/2003 08:06:57 AM · #13

That's pretty close up with your D-390, amateurboi..
12/16/2003 08:14:07 AM · #14
Originally posted by EddyG:

If you think about it, macro challenges can actually favor those with small-sensor cameras in one aspect. By their nature, they produce images with much more depth of field than a typical DSLR. M. Plonsky, who has some of the best bug macros on the net, uses a Powershot G1 or G3 (with various close-up filters). Those of us with DSLR's have to shoot at extremely small apertures (which means lots of light and long exposure times) and still don't get the DOF that a P&S camera would.

I'm not saying that DSLR's can't take good macro shots -- they can. Or that all P&S cameras are awesome macro cameras. What I am saying is that those with a P&S should not be discouraged. Put your camera in "Macro" mode (if it has one) and see what you can do!


Mark uses a 50 mm lens mounted "reverse" on his Canon G1 and G3, not closeup filters. If you look at some of the best macros on the net, that's clearly the technique, perhaps with the exception of other specialized lenses.

Mark wrote a tutorial for this a long while ago on PhotoSig, and you can see some of his Macros on PhotoPoints, and PhotoForum as well.

Regards--Neil
12/16/2003 08:22:26 AM · #15
Originally posted by nshapiro:

Mark uses a 50 mm lens mounted "reverse" on his Canon G1 and G3, not closeup filters.

Looking at his setup photos, I see several brands of close-up filters as well.
12/16/2003 10:26:47 PM · #16
will i be able to attach additional lenses to my D390? I dont think so but if anybody knows a way, please tell me! :)
12/16/2003 10:38:21 PM · #17
Originally posted by amateurboi:

will i be able to attach additional lenses to my D390? I dont think so but if anybody knows a way, please tell me! :)

Well, if you can come by a 50mm (or thereabouts) lens for any old SLR, you can reverse it. You can either just hold it there, or rig something up to hold it in place. Make sure the aperture is set wide open.
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