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**TROLL** · 02-16-2007, 07:27 PM

Got some new toys from B+H today, one of which I just played with... i'm now able to focus really close, and realllllly close. Just grabbed a quarter and then a little piece of brocolli to test it out and its pretty neat. I'll have to find some real subject matter next time around.
These were shot at 800 ISO because I forgot thats what I had the camera set, woops. All I did was convert from raw, resize, and sharpen.
Edit: These are all full frame, uncropped!

gpzjack · 02-16-2007, 07:30 PM

Cool...i gotta start making time to get to know my camera. I have D50 i bought over the summer and have been too busy to spend the time using it. Im hoping to hit the poconos in the spring and just spend a few days on the lake with it.

zerioustt · 02-16-2007, 07:31 PM

dude thats sick!!!

teach me god of the photography!! seriously though since joining this site i have become more and more fond of photography. you and many others on this site are very skilled. keep up the good work so we have some sweet stuff to look at.

twistedlanes · 02-16-2007, 07:49 PM

definitely better than my little 5mp point and shoot. How can I be like you?

CobaltGrl · 02-16-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zerioustt

dude thats sick!!!

teach me god of the photography!! seriously though since joining this site i have become more and more fond of photography. you and many others on this site are very skilled. keep up the good work so we have some sweet stuff to look at.

x2

yea, I got a digital camera for Christmas, it has TONS of features that I have NO IDEA how to utilize but after seeing all the photography on here I am all about learning and taking awesome pictures.

twistedlanes · 02-16-2007, 08:00 PM

^^ as I am but I can't afford those cameras you guys have. I just work on my angles for now, looking for those money shots is getting easier, but I just don't have the power with this thing. Keep up the nice shots Troll.

**TROLL** · 02-16-2007, 08:00 PM

eh, these photos show none of the photographers ability, just the ability of his equipment. those who shoot know that being able to focus that close is nearly impossible so i just wanted to show the new capabilities, not that i know how i will take advantage of it.

ibepressin · 02-16-2007, 08:04 PM

Hell yea man macro shots are my favorite!!

twistedlanes · 02-16-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

eh, these photos show none of the photographers ability, just the ability of his equipment. those who shoot know that being able to focus that close is nearly impossible so i just wanted to show the new capabilities, not that i know how i will take advantage of it.

Thats what I was talking about as far as the angles, and power and stuff. I try to get good pics but, Blurs are no good.

**TROLL** · 02-16-2007, 08:07 PM

what sucks is these were shot at f/22 so i cant get any more dof out of this setup... stuck on shallow dof fo life until i get a real macro lens i guess.

ibepressin · 02-16-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

what sucks is these were shot at f/22 so i cant get any more dof out of this setup... stuck on shallow dof fo life until i get a real macro lens i guess.

Even with my sigma 180 macro @ f32 at full 1:1 the dof is very shallow. But that's part of the challenge. Checkout the actual part of the photo that is in focus. That hopper is about an inch and a half from head to the tip of his wings.

**TROLL** · 02-16-2007, 09:19 PM

very nice shot... did you just move up on him slowly and he didn't move? i'm so impressed by some of the macro bug shots i see...

**TROLL** · 02-16-2007, 09:23 PM

I forgot to mention in the original thread thats the photos above are all full frame, uncropped!

ibepressin · 02-16-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

very nice shot... did you just move up on him slowly and he didn't move? i'm so impressed by some of the macro bug shots i see...

First I caught him then slid a pin into his head j/k. I Slowly crept up on him got 2 shots then he jumped and I could'nt find him.

97TurboDSM · 02-17-2007, 02:18 AM

troll, whats the new lens you picked up? that grasshopper shot is cool too

**TROLL** · 02-17-2007, 04:05 AM

well its actually an inexpensive reversal ring which allows me to mount lenses backwards onto my camera. it adds a few challenges but nothing major... the not as close shots are a reversed 50mm and the closer shots are a 24mm lens. i already had both of them so buying the reversal ring wasn't a big deal. i'll have fun with it but after using them i can see the appeal of a true macro lens.

97TurboDSM · 02-17-2007, 09:58 AM

yea i agree, doesnt look like you'll need a macro lens at all..never knew there was such a thing as a reversal piece

ibepressin · 02-17-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

well its actually an inexpensive reversal ring which allows me to mount lenses backwards onto my camera. it adds a few challenges but nothing major... the not as close shots are a reversed 50mm and the closer shots are a 24mm lens. i already had both of them so buying the reversal ring wasn't a big deal. i'll have fun with it but after using them i can see the appeal of a true macro lens.

Man I don't know maybe I need to get reversal ring. I can think of some instances where I could use the magnification you show in that 2nd pic. That has to past 1:1 reproduction uncropped. Very impressive on the closeness.

Chris_PA · 02-17-2007, 01:03 PM

5:1 macro FTW
(didnt take this)

ibepressin · 02-17-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_PA

5:1 macro FTW
(didnt take this)

That has to be 1/10'' dof. Definately bada$$. I don't even want to know what the hell that is.

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twistedlanes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delco Member #3529 My Ride: currently out of Commission be back soon iTrader: (0)	^^ as I am but I can't afford those cameras you guys have. I just work on my angles for now, looking for those money shots is getting easier, but I just don't have the power with this thing. Keep up the nice shots Troll. __________________ Check me out on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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02-17-2007, 02:18 AM	#15
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	troll, whats the new lens you picked up? that grasshopper shot is cool too __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

02-17-2007, 09:58 AM	#17
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	yea i agree, doesnt look like you'll need a macro lens at all..never knew there was such a thing as a reversal piece __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

02-17-2007, 01:03 PM	#19
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