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My first macro insect photo

 
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Aug 20, 2020 11:31 |  #1

Just picked up a 100L

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Aug 21, 2020 00:17 |  #2

Wonderful first shot !

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Aug 21, 2020 13:08 as a reply to  @ LordV's post |  #3

Couldn't seem to get closer. This was handheld. Any tips? Tripod and extension tubes?


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Aug 22, 2020 00:23 |  #4

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Couldn't seem to get closer. This was handheld. Any tips? Tripod and extension tubes?

I would just continue to use your current setup for a while before deciding what to get next.

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Aug 23, 2020 12:16 as a reply to  @ LordV's post |  #5

That is a wonderful first shot. A tripod might help but I agree with Brian that you should use your current setup. The 100L is an incredible lens.


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Aug 24, 2020 05:56 |  #6

Agreed. Continue using the setup, practice lighting and depth of field, then get equipment.


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Aug 24, 2020 09:10 |  #7

LordV wrote in post #19112790 (external link)
I would just continue to use your current setup for a while before deciding what to get next.

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DanThoman wrote in post #19113538 (external link)
That is a wonderful first shot. A tripod might help but I agree with Brian that you should use your current setup. The 100L is an incredible lens.

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Agreed. Continue using the setup, practice lighting and depth of field, then get equipment.

Thanks. I already have a main tripod and travel tripod and extension tubes I bought 11 years ago to take photos of the engagement ring I gave to my now-wife.


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Aug 24, 2020 10:53 |  #8

An easy to use Raynox DCR-250 clip on lens will get you to x2 life size for about $70 and is very good quality.


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