Hey guys! I've just bought a macro extension tube, because I cannot afford a macro lens at this point. I'm very happy about my first shots, but I have to have some sort of support. Only the slightest movement blurs the image. Right now that's my only complaint. Lets just look at the pictures!
What do you think??
To view some more shots, you can visit my Flickr(:
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30th August 2011, 05:59 PM #1
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First shot at macro extension tube
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30th August 2011, 07:54 PM #2
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Re: First shot at macro extension tube
I know what you mean - I have an extension tube on my camera as well - from all the pics I took with it (over 300 so far) about 5 of them ended up as keepers. A little bit of wind, and there goes your focus....
Originally Posted by LiseeMariee
Hey guys! I've just bought a macro extension tube, because I cannot afford a macro lens at this point. I'm very happy about my first shots, but I have to have some sort of support. Only the slightest movement blurs the image. Right now that's my only complaint. Lets just look at the pictures!
What do you think??
To view some more shots, you can visit my Flickr(:
Mostly they end up with the focus on the wrong part, or way too soft.
I'm leaving the critique to more experienced users, but I think you did OK for a first try.
Does your camera have a manual focus?
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31st August 2011, 05:10 AM #3
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Yes, its very complicated and for me its impossible to hold my camera completely still by hand... Thank you, and yes I have a manual focus on my camera, that's what I used to take my pictures. Originally Posted by Kris V
I know what you mean - I have an extension tube on my camera as well - from all the pics I took with it (over 300 so far) about 5 of them ended up as keepers. A little bit of wind, and there goes your focus....
Mostly they end up with the focus on the wrong part, or way too soft.
I'm leaving the critique to more experienced users, but I think you did OK for a first try.
Does your camera have a manual focus?
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31st August 2011, 01:48 PM #4
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OK Lise. You pushed me over the proverbial edge. I just ordered a set of extension tubes. I just got to try this macro thing out! Thank you for the final nudge!
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31st August 2011, 06:13 PM #5
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Haha, I'm happy to help! Its a really good solution, instead of buying a lens, even though you have keep it stable all the time. Again, you're welcome(: Originally Posted by FrankMi
OK Lise. You pushed me over the proverbial edge. I just ordered a set of extension tubes. I just got to try this macro thing out! Thank you for the final nudge!
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31st August 2011, 06:32 PM #6
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Some great pics, welcome to the awesome world of macro
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31st August 2011, 07:25 PM #7
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Thank you! I really love this world, haha(: Originally Posted by TobyMac
Some great pics, welcome to the awesome world of macro
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31st August 2011, 08:29 PM #8
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Hehe I'm a huuuge fan, if you ever invest in a macro lens I can highly recommend the canon 100mm macro lens, If you are shooting with Canon that is.
heres a pic I took with that lens
Bee2 by Tobias Weber, on Flickr
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31st August 2011, 08:46 PM #9
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I like them both Lise-Marie!
I'd love to get into this macro world, but I know I would get addicted and end up spending a fortune on (quote from my wife) "absurdly expensive equipment that I don't need!" (Bah! What does she know anyway?!
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Keep them coming L-M
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31st August 2011, 08:47 PM #10
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PS @ Toby... that's a beaut!
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31st August 2011, 09:00 PM #11
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You won't regret it. Originally Posted by FrankMi
OK Lise. You pushed me over the proverbial edge. I just ordered a set of extension tubes. I just got to try this macro thing out! Thank you for the final nudge!
Caution: It's VERY addictive!
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31st August 2011, 09:11 PM #12
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I took this last weekend. The actual size of the flower is about half of my pinkie nail.
I think it's a weed - that's about all that wants to grow in this heat. It grows fairly close to the ground, and I have no idea what it is.
SOOC - only cropped and sharpened a bit.
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31st August 2011, 09:18 PM #13
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It's too late, too late! I just got word that it shipped today, along with a Velbon Super Mag Macro Focusing Rail Slider. I am lost! Oh well, better to go happy! Originally Posted by Kris V
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31st August 2011, 11:25 PM #14
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Very nice shots Frank. Originally Posted by FrankMi
It's too late, too late! I just got word that it shipped today, along with a Velbon Super Mag Macro Focusing Rail Slider. I am lost! Oh well, better to go happy!
Btw, you can always sell the stuff or use it with the macro lens ?
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1st September 2011, 12:36 AM #15
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Nice pics Lisemarie. Tobias I want that lens,man that is a great shot. Well done!
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1st September 2011, 06:17 AM #16
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Thats an amazing photo! I wish I had that lens... But I'll just have to manage with the tube right now Originally Posted by TobyMac
Hehe I'm a huuuge fan, if you ever invest in a macro lens I can highly recommend the canon 100mm macro lens, If you are shooting with Canon that is.
heres a pic I took with that lens
Bee2 by Tobias Weber, on Flickr
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1st September 2011, 06:22 AM #17
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Here is another pictures I shot that day(:
The only thin I don't like about this photo is that the plant had a lot of leaves, which you can see as the green at the bottom. And I'm not very good at editing photos so I'm stuck with ti the way it is(: Oh well, I still like it!
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