Macro Images with 5D MkIII

[Kernuak]

I've seen a few macro images taken with the 5D MkIII and a few lens specific topics, but I haven't seen a general macro topic purely with the MkIII, so I thought I'd start one.
I'm finding manual focus easier than I expected and I can manage at least as well as with the MkII and much better than the 7D. I am also getting clean images as high as ISO 6400 with correct exposure. After some initial test shots, I'm now beginning to experiment with different compositions, despite the windy weather.


Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar on Ragwort Bud by Kernuak, on Flickr

Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar in the Evening by Kernuak, on Flickr

Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar Mass by Kernuak, on Flickr

[nonac]

Here is one from the 5D3 that wasn't even taken with a macro lens.  Good example of the cropping ability of this camera.  This is about 1/12 of the actual frame shot.  I shot it with my 100-400L at 375mm, ISO 640, f/5.6 @ 1/500 second.

[gary]

A on the spur of the moment shot next to a swimming pool in Indian Wells CA. Shot with a 5d mkiii and 100mm 2.8 L IS macro. Its been cropped more than I would like just to see if it would hold up. He was a bit skittish so I couldn't get in the best position.

[ideaworx]

Here is one from the 5D3 that wasn't even taken with a macro lens.  Good example of the cropping ability of this camera.  This is about 1/12 of the actual frame shot.  I shot it with my 100-400L at 375mm, ISO 640, f/5.6 @ 1/500 second.

That is what I am saying, my 70-200mm produces images that typical people call Macro, and that is taking it down to a 1/8 or smaller crop! Very fun camera thus far. Running a AFMA on some lenses today to see if it helps any more, which would be amazing.

Cheers

[kirispupis]

Here are a few I took over the last few weeks using the 5D3 + MP-E 65 + MT-24EX.


Pollen Snack by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


The Life of Flies by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


Kiss Me, Beautiful by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


The Kill by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


Aphid Farming by CalevPhoto, on Flickr

[Kernuak]

Here are a few I took over the last few weeks using the 5D3 + MP-E 65 + MT-24EX.


Pollen Snack by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


The Life of Flies by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


Kiss Me, Beautiful by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


The Kill by CalevPhoto, on Flickr


Aphid Farming by CalevPhoto, on Flickr

I keep thinking about the MPE, but there are so many other lenses I keep thinking about . I'll have to try some shots with my Kenko extension tubes when the wind drops.

[Northstar]

I'll add another dragonfly....didn't have my macro so I used the 70-200

kiris...your shots are spectacular..especially the spider killing the bee.

[keithfullermusic]

Cactus on the Porch by keithfullermusic.com, on Flickr

[Bosman]

I'll add another dragonfly....didn't have my macro so I used the 70-200

kiris...your shots are spectacular..especially the spider killing the bee.

Hes doing a hand stand lol.

[canon816]

Shot yesterday.  Handheld with 100mm f2.8.  ISO 2000. 1/125 sec. 

[revup67]

My neighbor's son had gotten a Tree Frog recently.  The time was ripe for a macro photo.  Took several pics of which all came out great but this one is my fave.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/revup67/8034594412/" title="IM5D2443 by Revup67, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8032/8034594412_2d5a011fc6_b.jpg" width="1018" height="1024" alt="IM5D2443"></a>

Canon 5D Mark III and the Canon 100mm USM IS L Macro (F10, 1/100, ISO 12800, no flash)

[canon816]

Here is a fun one I shot the other night.  I found this spider dead so I decided to shoot it and use focus stacking.  Shot with 29 images stacked together.

Canon 5DIII + 100mm f2.8 macro + 37mm extension tubes.  Manual exposure, manual focus, ISO 1000, f3.2