Macros

Finally got time to take some macros. Here they are:

http://www.pbase.com/j​boyd/macros

Jackie Boyd

All I have to say is...

WOW!

I'm really amazed! Those pictures are AWESOME!!!

Can't wait to get my G3! (See previous post)

Gregg

Jackie,

Did you use any macro filters? How far away from the subject area did you take these shots?

G3guro.

i used the tiffen macro filters - +1, +2, +4. I would guess I was about 3-4 inches away from subjects. I use the 58mm adapter with the filters, only because I have had the filters for years and use them also with my Canon EOS Rebel. The 58mm adapter does mess with the AF beam, so I have to use manual focus, get it the best I can, and then I actually move the camera slightly closer or away to get the focus sharp. I am not sure exactly where the wide/telephoto was set, because I was also moving that through out to adjust framing. I think it would be much easier with 52mm adapter, but all of the equipment I have from my other camera is 58, so I think I may get quite good at using the manual focus on my G3.

BTW, I had all 3 filters on the camera.

Jackie

Very nice indeed! That mint looks tasty!

Something I do when the AF beam needs help is to use a pocket flashlight to illuminate the object.
Then, I half-press, select MF to lock in the focus, then let go of the shutter so you can retake the pic at proper exposure. Then I turn off the flashlight, and retake the pic.

I love your flower macro's...inspired me to go and find some nice gardens (not at my house alas ).

Would you mind taking a look at my macro...I used a film SLR 50mm lens in reverse, hand held at the front of my new G3 (first digital camera yay)

http://www3.photosig.c​om/viewphoto.php?id=78​0058

hope you like it.

regards

aaroNZ

That is a wonderful macro. I only hope I can take some that good some day! You have inspired me to find some bugs this summer.

I have some macros I took with my SLR, too. I will have to get them scanned and up. Although I have never mounted the lens in reverse to take one. I will have to try that some day too.

thanks Jackie for your reply!

That's awesome.

G3guro.