I shot in manual focus using the 70-300mm as a macro lens - a technique I just learned about. I used a backlight, too. It's a little weird shooting a macro from 5-6 feet away from the subject!
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As you know I don't understand all the technicalities of what you do. YOu are a good teacher, a little bit at a time.,
Now I like this one. It is beautiful.
Quote from: JudyB on June 08, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
As you know I don't understand all the technicalities of what you do. YOu are a good teacher, a little bit at a time.,
Now I like this one. It is beautiful.
Thanks, Judy. I shot this with my Olympus E-620. It is a DSLR and has interchangeable lenses as opposed to my other two that don't. The 70-300mm is a telephoto lens most often thought of and used for distant shots. However, in this case, I've used it for a close-up shot. A technique I find works very well as this lens is very good quality and better than my kit lenses (lenses that come with a camera when you buy it. Normally, not the best of lenses but they will do the job.)
Gary, I have no idea what you're talking about! :lol: I just know I enjoy your results. :thumbsup:
I use my 75-300mm lens for this, often. You've turned out a nice, crisp, pleasing image. Great composition, too! :thumbsup:
Quote from: shutterbugmom on June 18, 2010, 01:50:21 AM
I use my 75-300mm lens for this, often. You've turned out a nice, crisp, pleasing image. Great composition, too! :thumbsup:
Thanks!
I do this, too. It's really good for insects, but I feel a little guilty about not pulling out my macro lens. It is a remarkably good shot, very sharp and contrasty, BTW.
Quote from: Barbarian on June 19, 2010, 08:43:20 AM
I do this, too. It's really good for insects, but I feel a little guilty about not pulling out my macro lens. It is a remarkably good shot, very sharp and contrasty, BTW.
Dang! I must have had my head in the sand for the past year or so. Everybody knows about this. Not that it's a BAD thing :)
Thanks, B.
That's a very nice effect. I would not have thought of using a 70-300mm. My 70-300 is Canon's old second kit lens (even before they added stabilization). I'm not sure it would turn out such a crisp image, but I may try it with a tripod.
Pentax bulids stabilization into the camera, so even my ancient Praktika lenses can benefit from it.
Quote from: Barbarian on June 29, 2010, 07:01:09 PM
Pentax bulids stabilization into the camera, so even my ancient Praktika lenses can benefit from it.
My Oly E-620 also has IS in the body. But, the 70-300 is not exactly a lightweight and with any reach, I most often need a tripod. That's what I LOVE about my HS-10 and ZS-3. Both extremely versatile and not a lot of baggage.