When the going (focusing) gets tough

[Sharon S]

When the going gets tough the tough gets going,so I was finding it pretty hard to focus with my 100mm macro,so I decided to make it tougher figured if you could get the hardest part down first then everything should be easier,so I tried a shot with a 36mm extension tube attached to the 100mm macro,but since I dont have a cable release I used the two second shutter delay,and surprisingly it came out reasonable,not like the ones the pros post here,but reasonable for a beginner like myself.
C and C appreciated.
By the way can someone Id this for me,I would really like to know the names of the insects I shoot.
Sharon

[Mike_Canon5D]

Hi Sharon, hand held focusing for 1:1 or higher requires a lot of practice, and a steady subject. By coincidence I just happened to come across one of those little fellows and snapped a couple of shots. I think they belong to the Metallic Fly - Orthonevra family but not too sure since my investigation was only based on similar pictures found on the net. I was able to get him to climb on the eraser of a wood pencil and stayed there during the shoot. Don't ask me how I did it, it was just luck:).

[photographergirl]

That is a really nice shot of that Metallic Fly. Shooting hand held is a lot of work. If you do it all the time then its no big deal but I have noticed here lately that the tripod or monopod is used way more. Did use my 430 EX II flash when doing macro and did notice a big difference! i am wanting a new lens but have to chose between the 85mm or the 100mm (portrait vs macro lens which to chose).

[GOLDENORFE]

not too bad Sharon, if you used the timer was camera on tripod also?
its easier to shoot a couple frames quickly and have better chance of getting one with the focus where you want it, especially if you cannot brace arm/elbow against something!
phil

[sparkplug]

That is a really nice shot of that Metallic Fly. Shooting hand held is a lot of work. If you do it all the time then its no big deal but I have noticed here lately that the tripod or monopod is used way more. Did use my 430 EX II flash when doing macro and did notice a big difference! i am wanting a new lens but have to chose between the 85mm or the 100mm (portrait vs macro lens which to chose).



First, nice shot Sharon.


Photographergirl the 100mm is a portrait lens too. A very nice one I might add. Hope this helps you on your decision.

[spidermanrbryce2006]

great shot

[LordV]

Good one :)
Brian v.