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Aaron28 · 05-15-2022, 12:13 PM - **15 Likes**

been a good minute......K-3ii...tamron 90/2.8DI...flashpoint zoommini

**swip** · 05-15-2022, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

been a good minute......K-3ii...tamron 90/2.8DI...flashpoint zoommini

Wonderful friends you got there.

---------- Post added 05-15-22 at 10:46 PM ----------

Originally posted by Shedking

Large red damselfly and victim (Tiger Sawfly?). Sigma 180mm/5.6 with 20mm extension tube, KP, natural light.

Amazing capture. Was it a handheld shot? Autofocus?

Aaron28 · 05-15-2022, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by swip

Wonderful friends you got there.

thanks! the kids are alright

**Shedking** · 05-16-2022, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Amazing capture. Was it a handheld shot? Autofocus?

Manual focus, handheld, but the absolute key is fieldcraft. I can see "different" as an insect flys by - this individual was not flying the same as the others due to its "load". Feeding damselflies are quite unlikely to take off as you approach.

I like to keep the KP on or around ISO640, where the accelerator kicks in. This can imply setting Av mode on a fixed ISO, or TAv (as here) if the ISO comes out at 640-800.

The short KA tube is a perfect match for the Sigma. It doesn't quite get you 1:1, but it does get you extra working distance - about 75cm here.

A KP and Sigma 180/5.6 make a very compact and lightweight kit for fieldwork.

jcdoss · 05-21-2022, 12:17 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax K-1 mII and A50f2.8 Macro
Very young grapes

**cooks333** · 05-24-2022, 07:51 AM - **7 Likes**

Fun in the forest with the DFA 100

jcdoss · 06-02-2022, 06:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax K-1 mII and A100f2.8 Macro at f11 and close to 1:1

Pen-A · 06-04-2022, 09:08 AM - **7 Likes**

(Z5, @ f/8, ISO200, 1/80, Nissin i400 + diffusor)

pinholecam · 06-05-2022, 01:19 AM - **9 Likes**

Pentax Q7 with F100/2.8 macro

**S.M.** · 06-06-2022, 02:28 AM - **4 Likes**

First photo take with Pentax K1 II, 200mm f/4 A macro and 1.4x L, second and third with the same combination plus 1.7 AF adapter.

wkraus · 06-06-2022, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by S.M.

First photo take with Pentax K1 II, 200mm f/4 A macro and 1.4x L, second and third with the same combination plus 1.7 AF adapter.

BIF – bees in flight! Not an easy thing to do.

tncasual · 06-06-2022, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

K1 and DFA100

pinholecam · 06-06-2022, 09:49 PM - **6 Likes**

Wolf Spider
by pinholecam02, on Flickr
Q7 with F100/2.8

**rgknief60** · 06-09-2022, 08:38 PM - **4 Likes**

Third test stack (you probably don't want to see the first two) of Laowa 2.5-5x using Laowa modeling light accessory. Ran out of battery before stack was complete, but you get the idea.

The modeling light is not really suitable for great macro shots, but is good for a "quck & dirty" stack. Did not have time to set up a proper diffused flash set up.

The second image is a actual pixel crop of the first. 144 images taken at 5x to make stack.

It will likely take me some time to learn how to light subjects like these to get the best stacks. A subject like this could take 4-8 hours to properly edit and get all of the hairs in place.

I probably spent about an hour before I decided to quit. Stacked in Zerene with editing of eyes and select hairs in Zerene, post processing in Faststone.

Fly at 5x (focus stack) by Roger

Fly at 5x (focus stack) Actual Pixels by Roger

**rgknief60** · 06-10-2022, 07:37 PM - **5 Likes**

Usually these quickly fly away on me. This one was occupied.

The wind was blowing, so only got a few keepers.

This robberfly caught a yellowjacket (wasp).

I also got an unexpected bonus when I looked at the images. The inset shows tiny flies taking advantage of the robber fly's meal. Some are quite fat. I would not be suprised if they piggyback on the robber fly, enjoying lodging with buffet.

Robber Fly with Yellowjacket by Roger

06-04-2022, 09:08 AM - 7 Likes	#4568
Pen-A Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 675	Laowa 85/5.6 Macro 2:1 (Z5, @ f/8, ISO200, 1/80, Nissin i400 + diffusor)

06-06-2022, 02:28 AM - 4 Likes	#4570
S.M. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Merano (BZ) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 109	Wild bees First photo take with Pentax K1 II, 200mm f/4 A macro and 1.4x L, second and third with the same combination plus 1.7 AF adapter. Last edited by S.M.; 06-06-2022 at 02:36 AM.

06-06-2022, 09:49 PM - 6 Likes	#4573
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	Wolf Spider by pinholecam02, on Flickr Q7 with F100/2.8 Last edited by pinholecam; 06-06-2022 at 09:56 PM.

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swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by Aaron28 been a good minute......K-3ii...tamron 90/2.8DI...flashpoint zoommini Wonderful friends you got there. ---------- Post added 05-15-22 at 10:46 PM ---------- Originally posted by Shedking Large red damselfly and victim (Tiger Sawfly?). Sigma 180mm/5.6 with 20mm extension tube, KP, natural light. Amazing capture. Was it a handheld shot? Autofocus?

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Shedking Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Silverstone Photos: Gallery Posts: 331	Quote: Amazing capture. Was it a handheld shot? Autofocus? Manual focus, handheld, but the absolute key is fieldcraft. I can see "different" as an insect flys by - this individual was not flying the same as the others due to its "load". Feeding damselflies are quite unlikely to take off as you approach. I like to keep the KP on or around ISO640, where the accelerator kicks in. This can imply setting Av mode on a fixed ISO, or TAv (as here) if the ISO comes out at 640-800. The short KA tube is a perfect match for the Sigma. It doesn't quite get you 1:1, but it does get you extra working distance - about 75cm here. A KP and Sigma 180/5.6 make a very compact and lightweight kit for fieldwork.

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rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Usually these quickly fly away on me. This one was occupied. The wind was blowing, so only got a few keepers. This robberfly caught a yellowjacket (wasp). I also got an unexpected bonus when I looked at the images. The inset shows tiny flies taking advantage of the robber fly's meal. Some are quite fat. I would not be suprised if they piggyback on the robber fly, enjoying lodging with buffet. Robber Fly with Yellowjacket by Roger

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