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**pepperberry farm** · 01-24-2022, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

working wide-open, against the light

**RICHARD L.** · 01-24-2022, 06:18 AM - **5 Likes**

**RICHARD L.** · 01-24-2022, 08:53 AM - **2 Likes**

**richard0170** · 01-24-2022, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

K20 + DFA 100 mm f/2.8 macro with built-in flash : surprisingly good image !

It's worth getting one of those folding diffusers which slip over the lens for use with the built in flash. Failing that a piece of tissue held over the flash also works almost as well.

**RICHARD L.** · 01-24-2022, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by richard0170

folding diffusers

I had such a diffuser on my Minolta PX280 for close-up use. The best flash unit for macro is a ringlight (Minolta 80 PX) where you can use 2 or 4 lamps at will. I never acquired any more than an AF360 FGZ Pentax flash which I used with my 645N though.

I did some "open shutter" in the dark pictures at night with my Minolta equipment, composing my still-lifes, shutting ambient light and using multiple flash bursts on the right, left, above and even some backlighting. Results were always a revelation after film processing but it was always exciting.

Best Regards

**Scorpio71GR** · 01-24-2022, 04:48 PM - **3 Likes**

A couple more with the K- 1 and Sigma 180 Macro. I also use the AF540FGZII flash with a Gary Fong Diffuser attached to it.

Butterflies 2021-11 by Michael, on Flickr

Butterflies 2021-3 by Michael, on Flickr

Butterflies 2021-26 by Michael, on Flickr

edom31 · 01-24-2022, 11:11 PM - **2 Likes**

M.Zuiko 60/2.8 Macro on E-M1

**pepperberry farm** · 01-25-2022, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

M.Zuiko 60/2.8 Macro on E-M1

I'd say you're getting the feel for that 60 Macro, Ed - good stuff!

**pepperberry farm** · 01-25-2022, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 01-25-2022, 05:17 AM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 01-25-2022, 05:18 AM - **1 Like**

(do not wait for that second shot to focus)

edom31 · 01-25-2022, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

that

Thank you kindly!

I love pushing macro lenses to outdoor infinity applications = this one seems quite nice for overall use. Not sure if I've tried some portraits, but the weekend will come and it will be tested, definitely a keeper.

**paulh** · 01-25-2022, 10:22 AM - **2 Likes**

S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D

edom31 · 01-25-2022, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by paulh

S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D

Beautiful... reminds me of a mountain I get to glance at when in Puerto Rico...

This is in California?

**paulh** · 01-25-2022, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Beautiful... reminds me of a mountain I get to glance at when in Puerto Rico...

This is in California?

Thanks, Ed. Yes, the place is a 20 min drive from my home. The rains in December greened things up nicely. It's usually very dry and brown, and probably will be again soon. It's between Camarillo and Thousand Oaks, Calif. The winter light brings out the beauty of the area, too

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hill-canyon-trail

01-24-2022, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#15121
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,779 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 working wide-open, against the light

01-24-2022, 06:18 AM - 5 Likes	#15122
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,646	K20 + DFA 100 mm f/2.8 macro with built-in flash : surprisingly good image !

01-24-2022, 08:53 AM - 2 Likes	#15123
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,646	Winter Blues at minus 30 degrees C along the St Lawrence. FA 135 mm f/2.8 IF + K3.

01-25-2022, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#15129
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,779 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

01-25-2022, 05:17 AM - 2 Likes	#15130
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,779 Original Poster	K-5 IIs with Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

01-24-2022, 10:07 AM	#15124
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	Originally posted by RICHARD L. K20 + DFA 100 mm f/2.8 macro with built-in flash : surprisingly good image ! It's worth getting one of those folding diffusers which slip over the lens for use with the built in flash. Failing that a piece of tissue held over the flash also works almost as well.

01-24-2022, 10:23 AM	#15125
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,646	Originally posted by richard0170 folding diffusers I had such a diffuser on my Minolta PX280 for close-up use. The best flash unit for macro is a ringlight (Minolta 80 PX) where you can use 2 or 4 lamps at will. I never acquired any more than an AF360 FGZ Pentax flash which I used with my 645N though. I did some "open shutter" in the dark pictures at night with my Minolta equipment, composing my still-lifes, shutting ambient light and using multiple flash bursts on the right, left, above and even some backlighting. Results were always a revelation after film processing but it was always exciting. Best Regards

01-24-2022, 04:48 PM - 3 Likes	#15126
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,031	A couple more with the K- 1 and Sigma 180 Macro. I also use the AF540FGZII flash with a Gary Fong Diffuser attached to it. Butterflies 2021-11 by Michael, on Flickr Butterflies 2021-3 by Michael, on Flickr Butterflies 2021-26 by Michael, on Flickr

01-24-2022, 11:11 PM - 2 Likes	#15127
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	M.Zuiko 60/2.8 Macro on E-M1

01-25-2022, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#15128
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,779 Original Poster	Originally posted by edom31 M.Zuiko 60/2.8 Macro on E-M1 I'd say you're getting the feel for that 60 Macro, Ed - good stuff!

01-25-2022, 05:18 AM - 1 Like	#15131
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,779 Original Poster	E-M1 with Pana/Leica DG Summilux 25mm f1.4 ASPH (do not wait for that second shot to focus)

01-25-2022, 07:43 AM - 1 Like	#15132
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm that Thank you kindly! I love pushing macro lenses to outdoor infinity applications = this one seems quite nice for overall use. Not sure if I've tried some portraits, but the weekend will come and it will be tested, definitely a keeper.

01-25-2022, 10:22 AM - 2 Likes	#15133
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,315	S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D

01-25-2022, 10:51 AM	#15134
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by paulh S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on K10D Beautiful... reminds me of a mountain I get to glance at when in Puerto Rico... This is in California?

01-25-2022, 11:14 AM - 1 Like	#15135
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,315	Originally posted by edom31 Beautiful... reminds me of a mountain I get to glance at when in Puerto Rico... This is in California? Thanks, Ed. Yes, the place is a 20 min drive from my home. The rains in December greened things up nicely. It's usually very dry and brown, and probably will be again soon. It's between Camarillo and Thousand Oaks, Calif. The winter light brings out the beauty of the area, too https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hill-canyon-trail

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