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Jul 02, 2012 13:44 |  #1

I just got my 100mm 2.8 in and ran out to take a few shots. I'm not sure how to shoot macro, or if there "is" a way to shoot macro, I'm just winging it, I guess. Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated!!

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This one was flubbed bad because I had it set at f/2.8 :(
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Jul 02, 2012 13:53 |  #2

It looks like you are off to a good start to me. They are good photos.

If you look at the sticky threads in the macro talk section (link at top of this forum) there are some good ones by Lord V giving lots of advice.

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Jul 02, 2012 14:01 |  #3

good start

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Jul 02, 2012 14:39 |  #4

Decent start. Have a look at the tutorials.

For a quick tip. My personal preferences are to shoot at 1/200th, F11, ISO 200 with flash diffused and output varied depending on ambient light.

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Jul 02, 2012 15:31 |  #5

Good work.

You will do fine at macro, you have the advantage that you take other kinds of shots, so I assume are more aware of aperture and exposure than I was a year ago when I started. I like the shot at F2.8, the DoF at certain angles can be very narrow and still work. That one does for me. The face looks to be well focussed.

That leads me to the only advice I can give, try to get the subjects eyes in focus,for some reason those shots work much better.
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Jul 02, 2012 17:52 |  #6

Thanks guys, I'm really looking forward to macro shooting! Before I posted in this section, I looked for a sticky but only saw the one...I missed the "Macro Discussion" section that you guys pointed me to...great info in there!

Thanks again guys!!

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Jul 02, 2012 20:48 |  #7

Shots from today...I think my flash may have been a bit too harsh...

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Jul 03, 2012 00:58 |  #8

Very good start !
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Jul 03, 2012 15:10 |  #9

you have some great shots there




  
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Jul 03, 2012 20:56 |  #10

Thanks guys, and the macro tips thread was awesome, thanks again!!!

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