Tywais Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I hope this satisfies a macro image though not done with a macro specific lens. I posted one of this bug in the Nature forum but quality was poor due to using a mobile phone. Decided to go out with my Panasonic GH2 and 14-140mm (28-280mm 35mm equivalent) lens and get a better view. 1/320s, f/5.8, ISO 250, 280mm, spot exposure/focus . //edit - someone sent me the name of it - Kapok Bug (Probergrothius nigricornis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Macro Photography cliché 101 When we acquire our first macro lens we get excited about this " New World " and start to find everything fascinating , then we need a tripod ! 7 Baht will get you noodles at a 7-11 store , or get you a nice image This image was taken with a reverse adaptor , a few $ available on the web , but you have to shoot in manual mode only , a tripod is essential for a good shot. Canon 18-55mm reverse lens adaptor 1/125 ss F8 Good explanations here http://digital-photography-school.com/reverse-mounting-your-prime-lenses-for-affordable-macro-photography/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy1969 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hopefully will be able to get hold of a suitable macro lens in the future. Until then it's just a crop from me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Wasn't sure here or Still Life. True 1:1 Macro is more difficult with a m4/3 system due to the sensor size of 17.3mm wide which means the subject also has to be 17.3mm wide to be called a true 1:1 macro. This is about 1:1.6 magnification factor so close enough. Used my phone LED light to light it and cast a shadow to give more relief to the item. Photo taken with Olympus EM-1, 12-40mm (24-80mm 35 equiv) f/2.8 and on tripod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goompa Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Found this old thread gathering dust .. anyone like to add ? This is new growth on a Kaffir Lime tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy1969 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Cheers for dusting this one off Goomps! Don't have a real macro lens,but tried today with my 1.8,50mm with some Kenko extension rings. Seemed to work okay,only getting the right focal difference was a wee bit awkward.Ending up just moving back and forwards until I found the right range.The shots are still in my camera,will have a look through them soon to see if there were any keepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy1969 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Wonderful shot there kestrel. Bit embarrassed to post mine now......... Suppose we all start somewhere though,and I am a man of my word. Had a bit of a trial run at home,trying out the two extensions (10mm & 16mm) separately and combined. Ended up just using the 50mm coupled with the 16mm ring.After viewing the days shots in my cameras monitor I thought that I had a few keepers,I was sadly mistaken by the time I uploaded them onto my computer tonight. Here's one that is maybe passable,first shot is about a 30% crop of the original and the second is a full crop. Don't think this can be classed as macro,more a case of a shaky close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goompa Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Nice images guys , not an easy task without a tripod ... even with IS or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Safety pin head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just playing around learning how to drive my new macro lens recommended by Goompa. Sony - A58, Sigma Macro 105mm F2.8 Lens, F4, Iso100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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