Flower macros
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So, not a macro, but I'm getting the itch! The 100L is on my list. DPC, nice job! I do have a couple of questions. I'm embarrassed that I don't know this, but, what is the purpose of an extension tube? If you already have a macro lens, would you still use one? DPC, what aperture range do you use for your pictures? Also, using mirror lock up, tripod, and timer, what shutter speed? Does it still need to be super fast?
Great shots everyone!
Great shots everyone!
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Badger said:
1. Nice picture, Badger.
2. An extension tube attaches between the camera body and a lens, moving the lens farther from the sensor. This causes the lens to focus closer, thus increasing the magnification. You can turn an non-macro lens into a close focusing lens by doing this (doesn't work as well with telephoto lenses). This is a much cheaper alternative to buying a macro lens. The advantage of a macro lens, other than the obvious one of permitting close focusing, is that it can be used for other purposes. For example, the Canon 100mm macro (either the L or non-L) can be used as a good portrait lens or for any other purpose its focal length permits. You can't use a lens with extension tubes attached for anything but macro photography. There are some good videos and other things about using extension tubes on the internet. Check them out.
3. You could attach extension tubes to a macro lens but I doubt many people do.
4. I usually use a wide aperture (i.e: f/2.8) but that's because I tend to favour a really narrow depth of field. I like more abstract looking macro pictures. It's just a preference of mine.
5. The shutter speed depends on the available light. The less light, the longer the shutter needs to stay open to give a properly exposed picture. Your camera's metering system will help you with that.
6. I find it best to use Live View (the ability to magnify in Live View is really helpful in refining focus) and manual focusing when I'm taking macro photographs.
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IMG_9761 by Essence.Davis2011, on FlickrThis is a cheap macro screw-on I got from eBay; I work with the cash I have lol
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I want to get some extension tubes. Shot on 7D with 24-105.
Didn't really want such a heavy vignette, but there was an ugly violet flower in one corner and this was really the only way of removing it, but it does seem to work fairly well in my opinion, hope it does to others too!
Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr
Didn't really want such a heavy vignette, but there was an ugly violet flower in one corner and this was really the only way of removing it, but it does seem to work fairly well in my opinion, hope it does to others too!
Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr
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A friend gave us a cactus plant earlier this month. It flowered a couple of days ago. I shot it with a 100mm f/2.8 L.
Our madagascar jasmine <em>(Stephanotis floribunda)</em> flowered profusely this year! and it rained the night before I shot these still with droplets on the blooms. These blooms have a beautiful scent, lovely!
Enjoy.
-r
Our madagascar jasmine <em>(Stephanotis floribunda)</em> flowered profusely this year! and it rained the night before I shot these still with droplets on the blooms. These blooms have a beautiful scent, lovely!
Enjoy.
-r
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