What are the settings up for Macro shot on Pentax K-5 IIS ?

Kozlok · 11-13-2013, 05:01 PM

Looks to me like a bit of camera shake also. Did you have SR on? Even if yes, you need to give it a second to "turn on" if you will. Here's a good work flow: Chose where you want to focus. Use the point-select mode, and pick whichever autofocus point is in the right place. Hold the shutter half way down and allow the lens to focus. Hold very still and wait for the wavy hand icon in the viewfinder - this is the shake reduction icon. It make take a second to show up. Now comes the tricky part. Control your breathing, and breathe out calmly. Halfway through the exhale, stop exhaling and push the shutter button smoothly. If you just mash the button down, the action of pressing the button shakes the camera enough to cause blurry pictures.

For more detailed tips about avoiding camera shake, Heie wrote a great article: Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Another way to avoid camera shake is to increase the shutter speed to at least 2xfocal length. It can help.

stevewong · 11-13-2013, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Kozlok

Looks to me like a bit of camera shake also. Did you have SR on? Even if yes, you need to give it a second to "turn on" if you will. Here's a good work flow: Chose where you want to focus. Use the point-select mode, and pick whichever autofocus point is in the right place. Hold the shutter half way down and allow the lens to focus. Hold very still and wait for the wavy hand icon in the viewfinder - this is the shake reduction icon. It make take a second to show up. Now comes the tricky part. Control your breathing, and breathe out calmly. Halfway through the exhale, stop exhaling and push the shutter button smoothly. If you just mash the button down, the action of pressing the button shakes the camera enough to cause blurry pictures.

For more detailed tips about avoiding camera shake, Heie wrote a great article: Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Another way to avoid camera shake is to increase the shutter speed to at least 2xfocal length. It can help.

Thanks Kozlok,
The Pentax K5iis is my first DSLR camera. I need a lot of times to learn how to use it. When I try to Manual Focus for Macro shot ,I have hard time to get it to Focus Right.
Now I know it is Not easy to do Macro shotting !!.But I will keep to try ...
steve

**Digitalis** · 11-13-2013, 05:59 PM

I use manual mode all the time. I also use manual focus too, as the AF systems on all DSLRs frequently focus on the wrong part of the subject.

Though I use the FA*200mm f/4 ED and the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 - both of these longer macro lenses have different qualities which separate them from the common 100mm f/2.8 lenses.

stevewong · 11-13-2013, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I use manual mode all the time. I also use manual focus too, as the AF systems on all DSLRs frequently focus on the wrong part of the subject.

Though I use the FA*200mm f/4 ED and the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 - both of these longer macro lenses have different qualities which separate them from the common 100mm f/2.8 lenses.

Thanks Digitalis for Sharing your Very Nice Macro shotting Images.
With the Longer lens may be easy than 100 mm ,Isn't ?
Steve

lightbulb · 11-13-2013, 06:53 PM

**Digitalis** · 11-13-2013, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by stevewong

With the Longer lens may be easy than 100 mm

Actually it is harder, expecially if you are hand holding the lens. The FA*200mm f/4 ED and Sigma 180mm f/3.5 are hefty lenses* and the extra focal length frequently means you have to use higher shutter speeds to get usable images, but the practical upshot of the long focal length is that you don't have to be physically so close to your subjects to get close up images of them.

Pentax K5IIs with Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX - Pentax AF160FC ringflash and supplemental lighting from wireless AF540 and AF360 + 82mm worth of extension tubes used

* some people complain that these two lenses are heavy, frankly I don't consider them to be prohibitively cumbersome. I'm no power lifter, but I find heavier lenses are easier to hold steady than light ones.

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11-13-2013, 05:01 PM	#16
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Looks to me like a bit of camera shake also. Did you have SR on? Even if yes, you need to give it a second to "turn on" if you will. Here's a good work flow: Chose where you want to focus. Use the point-select mode, and pick whichever autofocus point is in the right place. Hold the shutter half way down and allow the lens to focus. Hold very still and wait for the wavy hand icon in the viewfinder - this is the shake reduction icon. It make take a second to show up. Now comes the tricky part. Control your breathing, and breathe out calmly. Halfway through the exhale, stop exhaling and push the shutter button smoothly. If you just mash the button down, the action of pressing the button shakes the camera enough to cause blurry pictures. For more detailed tips about avoiding camera shake, Heie wrote a great article: Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Another way to avoid camera shake is to increase the shutter speed to at least 2xfocal length. It can help.

11-13-2013, 05:49 PM	#17
stevewong Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kozlok Looks to me like a bit of camera shake also. Did you have SR on? Even if yes, you need to give it a second to "turn on" if you will. Here's a good work flow: Chose where you want to focus. Use the point-select mode, and pick whichever autofocus point is in the right place. Hold the shutter half way down and allow the lens to focus. Hold very still and wait for the wavy hand icon in the viewfinder - this is the shake reduction icon. It make take a second to show up. Now comes the tricky part. Control your breathing, and breathe out calmly. Halfway through the exhale, stop exhaling and push the shutter button smoothly. If you just mash the button down, the action of pressing the button shakes the camera enough to cause blurry pictures. For more detailed tips about avoiding camera shake, Heie wrote a great article: Making the Most of Long Exposure Handhelds - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Another way to avoid camera shake is to increase the shutter speed to at least 2xfocal length. It can help. Thanks Kozlok, The Pentax K5iis is my first DSLR camera. I need a lot of times to learn how to use it. When I try to Manual Focus for Macro shot ,I have hard time to get it to Focus Right. Now I know it is Not easy to do Macro shotting !!.But I will keep to try ... steve

11-13-2013, 05:59 PM	#18
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I use manual mode all the time. I also use manual focus too, as the AF systems on all DSLRs frequently focus on the wrong part of the subject. Though I use the FA*200mm f/4 ED and the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 - both of these longer macro lenses have different qualities which separate them from the common 100mm f/2.8 lenses.

11-13-2013, 06:10 PM	#19
stevewong Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis I use manual mode all the time. I also use manual focus too, as the AF systems on all DSLRs frequently focus on the wrong part of the subject. Though I use the FA*200mm f/4 ED and the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 - both of these longer macro lenses have different qualities which separate them from the common 100mm f/2.8 lenses. Thanks Digitalis for Sharing your Very Nice Macro shotting Images. With the Longer lens may be easy than 100 mm ,Isn't ? Steve

11-13-2013, 06:53 PM	#20
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691

11-13-2013, 11:36 PM	#21
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by stevewong With the Longer lens may be easy than 100 mm Actually it is harder, expecially if you are hand holding the lens. The FA200mm f/4 ED and Sigma 180mm f/3.5 are hefty lenses and the extra focal length frequently means you have to use higher shutter speeds to get usable images, but the practical upshot of the long focal length is that you don't have to be physically so close to your subjects to get close up images of them. Pentax K5IIs with Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX - Pentax AF160FC ringflash and supplemental lighting from wireless AF540 and AF360 + 82mm worth of extension tubes used * some people complain that these two lenses are heavy, frankly I don't consider them to be prohibitively cumbersome. I'm no power lifter, but I find heavier lenses are easier to hold steady than light ones.