Froggie Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I was lucky yesterday evening to find a small little spider while doing some work in my fishroom. I was thinking I'd have to wait until spring to take some insect shots with the macro lens I bought! To get an idea of just how small he was, this is a picture of him on the tip of my finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 AWESOME pictures. I have to get a camera like that. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 What lens is that, Sean? Incredible clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lax_champ Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 U R AMAZING I am not worthy :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 What lens is that, Sean? Incredible clarity. Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro. It does true 1:1 shots, which all of these were. Just for reference sake, this spider was about 1/4" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevchewy Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 fantastic! nev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSStile Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Some how my dog wound up here, doesn't look like a spider at all. Edited February 9, 2006 by HOSStile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molino Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Great shots Sean! A little more DOF on that second shot and it would be top notch Did you use the flash on those photos? And approx what aperture? Edited February 9, 2006 by Molino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Did you use the flash on those photos? And approx what aperture? Oh yes! Flash was a must and they were shot at f/22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molino Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 That's what I thought. I haven't tried my flash for any macro shots yet, but I should just to practice so that I'm prepared when I do have something good to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 That's what I thought. I haven't tried my flash for any macro shots yet, but I should just to practice so that I'm prepared when I do have something good to shoot Well, just for clarity. I shot them with the SB600 on a sync cord, with the head of the flash near the end of the lens at an angle. I used an omni-bounce and homemade bounce box to diffuse the light. I'm going to have to remake my box for the summer, it didn't provide nearly enough diffusion. I'd far prefer to shoot with ambient and just use the flash for fill but not much of an options when you're indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Prawn Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Just an fyi for those who don't know, O-ring flash is the best option if you wanna try macro without complicated bouncing, light meters, handeld flash etc. -Hideo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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