Re: Macro - New diffuser test with model
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Originally Posted by
deetheturk
Hi Grahame,great images,nice and sharp where it matters,i would say it's working fine,the light seems to be well diffused!
Is that a macro rail i see on top of your tri-pod?
And nearly forgot,cheers for the set-up pics.
David
Hi David, that sure is a macro rail and I always use it when I have all the tubes on as I can then support the weight of the lens, pencil, to stop the play and make it all more rigid. I then set the lens at minimum focus (max magnification) and use the rail adjustment for focus control as it's steadier.
Those are two of my better pictures achieved with a P&S:D
Grahame
Re: Macro - New diffuser test with model
Cheers Grahame,i have always considered getting one,but have yet to take the plunge,are they worth having?and if so what model did you opt for?
You did good with the P+S,just dont hang up the DSLR just yet;)
David
Re: Macro - New diffuser test with model
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Originally Posted by
deetheturk
Cheers Grahame,i have always considered getting one,but have yet to take the plunge,are they worth having?and if so what model did you opt for?
You did good with the P+S,just dont hang up the DSLR just yet;)
David
Hi David
I would certainly say they are worth having if only for the ease of focusing by it at high magnifications rather than the lens. It's not something I use all the time but indispensable when I need it.
The model I purchased was this one http://www.myphotoaccessory.com/stor...roducts_id/118 and was very cheap from ebay, it has a 100mm travel but with the weight of my camera/lens/tubes/flashes it's only useable for around 40/50mm of smooth travel. Best smoothness is achieved when using them around the range of the centre of gravity of the rig.
I have a jumping spider containerised and awaiting having it's portrait taken tonight, watch this space:D
Grahame
Grahame
Re: Macro - New diffuser test with model
Cheers Grahame,I had looked at that model before,but like yourself my rig weighs a tonne and thought it would be to heavy!
If it works for you, then I might give one a go,as it won't break the bank to do so!
Good luck with the Jumper,I have a couple to post later from the other day;) Looking forward to your images:)
David
Re: Macro - New diffuser test with model
Cheers Grahame,I had looked at that model before,but like yourself my rig weighs a tonne and thought it would be to heavy!
If it works for you, then I might give one a go,as it won't break the bank to do so!
Good luck with the Jumper,I have a couple to post later from the other day;) Looking forward to your images:)
David