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[dickyknee]

Yeah, I guess that makes sense

Cheers Paul and Brett - I will go back the next chance I get with a tripod, and go through all the different settings then compare.

Thanks again

I sold my tripod ( like most things I don't look at for any more than 4 weeks lol ) but I wish I had another one , with the macro lens you really need to be dead still , if I can I will try sittign the camera on a wall or the floor etc so its nice and supported.
Another tip is to use the manual focus , I find it a little trickier but it works well for me in most cases.

 

[SamNabz]

Haha yeah I realised that you need to be really still while I was shooting with the tammy today. I've got a decent tripod + shutter release remote, so I guess I will use them next time...

 

[slim6y]

Some things with macro - you can't use a tripod - moving objects for one of course. Like a bee or a flower swaying in the breeze.

The Sigma has quick focus - which is a manual focus but is so easy to use... Does the Tamron have that too?

 

[Exotic_Doc]

This photo isnt mine, but with permision im posting it( Taken by one of my best mates)

 

[dadaman]

On a bright sunny day, use the F16 rule. F16, ISO same speed as your shutter. So, if your shutter is 1/200, ISO should be set at 200

 

[Moreliavridis]

Here are a few i took with my tamron 90mm on a nikon d90. I used the manual setting but changed my white balance instead of leaving it on auto WB.

 

[snakes123]

Manapouri

Just what i would like to see. Next time you go there, get on just a lower angle so you can get all of the mountain tops, with some sky. Its an amazing shot, i really like it its just the top feels left out.

 

[slim6y]

Manapouri

Just what i would like to see. Next time you go there, get on just a lower angle so you can get all of the mountain tops, with some sky. Its an amazing shot, i really like it its just the top feels left out.

I am with you on that - I believe you and you're right... Unfortunately my GF (who's not even with me anyway) said she LOVED this shot...

But, just for you... Here's Manapouri - Uncut and Unedited and Mountainous background

PS - would love an 8mm wide angle lens - that would hav done the trick too... This was 14mm... So, can you get me an 8mm, and I'll go back and get that shot again

 

[TaraLeigh]

Went to The Melbourne Museum the other week, the kids, Troy and I had lots of fun.
The day before yesty we were at Eastern Beach, I love my new camera, I look forward to learning more about it.

 

[Smithers]

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Bit of a mix

 

[jordanmulder]

Damn I go a way for a while and I miss so much! Some great shots from you all lately!
recent one from me!

The Tempest by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

 

[dickyknee]

Some great pics there guys ..
Jason that amyae got stuck into that eye mate , one of the best eye licking shots I've seen...

I find bugs tricky to shoot , but have been practicing when I can.
Took these yesterday , hand held , onboard flash and was fairly happy with them.
An ID would be good too ?


Macro by Brett Darby, on Flickr


Macro by Brett Darby, on Flickr


Macro by Brett Darby, on Flickr

 

[jordanmulder]

hey brett do you find you get lens shadows? Beause whenever I shoot with the onboard flash I always get them and they are freakin anoying lol.

 

[slim6y]

hey brett do you find you get lens shadows? Beause whenever I shoot with the onboard flash I always get them and they are freakin anoying lol.

The angle of your dangle prevents that....

 

[smigga]

Here are a few pics that i took over christmas, new years with my new Nikon D3100. Im still exploring all the settings and what the camera can do Here are a few of my better efforts.

 

[Exotic_Doc]

Smithers, that underwater Trevally underwater shot is insane !! Love it

 

[jordanmulder]

The angle of your dangle prevents that....

Seriously I've tried every angle imaginable lol!

 

[dickyknee]

hey brett do you find you get lens shadows? Beause whenever I shoot with the onboard flash I always get them and they are freakin anoying lol.

Yep I do get it , and yep it annoys the hell out of me too
I find if I take a step back or forward and adjust the lens accordingly I can avoid it , but for any thing real close it's hard to avoid it.
Next on my list of new gear is a new flash and I will most likely get a bracket too , I am sure it will improve my pics a fair bit.

Some one on AP sent me this link Jordan , not quite sure what the tube is but I am going to dig around to see if I can find some thing like and see how it goes ..
Help on what camera for super macro etc

 

[slim6y]

Seriously I've tried every angle imaginable lol!

You have to be lower than the subject - the flash radiates from above and across the lens. So therefore you need to be at a short (but longer distance than you are) away from the subject. The closer you are the more likely you'll get a lens shadow.

 

[Wookie]

hey brett do you find you get lens shadows? Beause whenever I shoot with the onboard flash I always get them and they are freakin anoying lol.

Yup, I've had a few great photos ruined by the lens shadow . Going to invest in a speedlite one day