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Fly ( K10D + DA 18-55 L and +8 Close up filter · 11:48 PM

**PJ1** · 10-24-2013, 04:13 AM

Interesting image, old 4570 (I have one of those myself). I also have a K10D and 18-55, but not the +8 close up filter. I am fascinated by this shot because it shows how narrow the "in focus" zone is considering it is f6.7. I know the in-focus zone only appears to increase at smaller apertures, but when you use this magnification the out-of-focus is magnified as well. I would like to see a similar shot at f16.

old4570 · 10-24-2013, 04:58 PM

Im currently building a Macro flash , its meant to be dual flash , but I only have enough parts on hand to set it up as a single flash ATM ..
Just need more parts to arrive ..

Was going outside shortly to play with the camera lens + Flash this time ....

Im going to order some more parts to play around with the configuration and set up ..

old4570 · 10-24-2013, 08:13 PM

Really nasty weather outside ( And that wind - Im so sick and tired of the wind )

Anyhow , all taken @ F16 ...

photolady95 · 10-24-2013, 08:26 PM

These last ones look great old.

I have a ring flash that I'll use in a few months, (going to laser eye surgery for the next two months) hopefully this goes well, but I will be able to use my Tamron Adaptall 100mm Macro lens 1:1, and the right flash, I hope, after this surgery. DOF on macros is truely good for smaller f stops. Btw, I have used three closeup filters on my 18-55mm before, stacked they equal 7.

old4570 · 10-24-2013, 08:40 PM

I really dont like stacking close up filters , probably because I use the cheap ones , and a single half decent one does not degrade the image much ..

Im going to order a +10 next , I did see a +20 one day , I think it was Hoya ..

Best of luck with the eye surgery , my mother had the laser procedure , and it did improve her vision .. So hopefully some good results ...

photolady95 · 10-24-2013, 08:46 PM

I shot this single in April 2012 using the 18-55 and the closeups:

Single in April 2012 - a set on Flickr

Like this one, at 55mm and f13:

old4570 · 10-24-2013, 10:19 PM

Wow ! what plant is that , is it a carnivorous one ?

Just took this : DA 18-55 L with +4 Close up filter ...

What a nice Bee , landed on a leaf right in front of me , let me take a picture , and then parted company .. ( Thank you B )

photolady95 · 10-25-2013, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by old4570

Wow ! what plant is that , is it a carnivorous one ?

It's actually a very tiny grape leaf.

The bee shot is wonderful.

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10-24-2013, 08:40 PM	#6
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Hmmmm I really dont like stacking close up filters , probably because I use the cheap ones , and a single half decent one does not degrade the image much .. Im going to order a +10 next , I did see a +20 one day , I think it was Hoya .. Best of luck with the eye surgery , my mother had the laser procedure , and it did improve her vision .. So hopefully some good results ...

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10-24-2013, 04:13 AM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,487	Interesting image, old 4570 (I have one of those myself). I also have a K10D and 18-55, but not the +8 close up filter. I am fascinated by this shot because it shows how narrow the "in focus" zone is considering it is f6.7. I know the in-focus zone only appears to increase at smaller apertures, but when you use this magnification the out-of-focus is magnified as well. I would like to see a similar shot at f16.

10-24-2013, 04:58 PM	#3
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Im currently building a Macro flash , its meant to be dual flash , but I only have enough parts on hand to set it up as a single flash ATM .. Just need more parts to arrive .. Was going outside shortly to play with the camera lens + Flash this time .... Im going to order some more parts to play around with the configuration and set up ..

10-24-2013, 08:13 PM	#4
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Really nasty weather outside ( And that wind - Im so sick and tired of the wind ) Anyhow , all taken @ F16 ...

10-24-2013, 08:26 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	These last ones look great old. I have a ring flash that I'll use in a few months, (going to laser eye surgery for the next two months) hopefully this goes well, but I will be able to use my Tamron Adaptall 100mm Macro lens 1:1, and the right flash, I hope, after this surgery. DOF on macros is truely good for smaller f stops. Btw, I have used three closeup filters on my 18-55mm before, stacked they equal 7.

10-24-2013, 08:46 PM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I shot this single in April 2012 using the 18-55 and the closeups: Single in April 2012 - a set on Flickr Like this one, at 55mm and f13:

10-24-2013, 10:19 PM	#8
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Wow ! what plant is that , is it a carnivorous one ? Just took this : DA 18-55 L with +4 Close up filter ... What a nice Bee , landed on a leaf right in front of me , let me take a picture , and then parted company .. ( Thank you B )

10-25-2013, 07:36 AM	#9
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by old4570 Wow ! what plant is that , is it a carnivorous one ? It's actually a very tiny grape leaf. The bee shot is wonderful.

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