Macro How many of you macro shooters

photolady95 · 09-01-2014, 11:48 AM

use LV instead of the VF?

I have tried using LV but it just isn't working for me. So what do you say?

**baro-nite** · 09-01-2014, 11:57 AM

With the Q, yes -- because there's no other choice.

With the K10D, no -- because there's no other choice.

With the K-5, rarely. K-5 LV isn't the greatest and my main use for it is focusing in very low light.

**jatrax** · 09-01-2014, 11:59 AM

With the k-5 / k-5IIs sometimes.

With the k-3, almost always if I'm using the tripod. Focus peaking really does help.

Al_Kahollick · 09-01-2014, 12:11 PM

Tried it with the K30, but the mirror movement with each exposure just introduces camera shake, so it's either hand held or, if using a tripod, VF and self timer for me!

photolady95 · 09-01-2014, 12:12 PM

Okay thanks, baro-nite and jatrax. I guess with me using the VF it's more comfortable and the way I used to do when doing macro with film. I heard of others using LV and tried it, was not impressed.

And I still haven't worked out how you all use a Tripod while shooting macro. I mean, with me, I have to move the camera in and out to get focus. How's that work for moving a tripod in and out?

siamthai · 09-01-2014, 12:12 PM

When doing macro and have my K-5 on a tripod always LV.

Al_Kahollick · 09-01-2014, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Okay thanks, baro-nite and jatrax. I guess with me using the VF it's more comfortable and the way I used to do when doing macro with film. I heard of others using LV and tried it, was not impressed.

And I still haven't worked out how you all use a Tripod while shooting macro. I mean, with me, I have to move the camera in and out to get focus. How's that work for moving a tripod in and out?

I only use a tripod inside usually, so I can move either the tripod or the subject / shooting surface. Outside there's usually enough light, and I feel a tripod is just too cumbersome.

normhead · 09-01-2014, 12:25 PM

No live view for me unless it's my K-01, and i rarely use the K-01 with a macro lens. All this raving about live view for macro, leaves me scratching my head.

**baro-nite** · 09-01-2014, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

How's that work for moving a tripod in and out?

A royal pain. Just getting the tripod to approximately the right position in the first place is a pain. Once there, though, a macro rail or at least a long rail attached to the camera plate (I use Arca-Swiss compatible tripod heads) really helps.

**jatrax** · 09-01-2014, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

And I still haven't worked out how you all use a Tripod while shooting macro. I mean, with me, I have to move the camera in and out to get focus. How's that work for moving a tripod in and out?

Focusing rail, or macro rail whatever it is called. PENTAX Macro Focus Rail III reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

photolady95 · 09-01-2014, 02:00 PM

Thanks Norm, Baro-nite and jatrax. I don't use a tripod because I found it impossible to maneuverer where I need it to get the shots. I do use a monopod on occassion and it works fairly well. My Bug shots from Single in August were shot using the monopod. The flower on flickr yesterday was shot handheld.

Al_Kahollick
So you're not shooting the same things I am, i.e., bugs.

And rails would probably work too, I just don't have the desire to buy any.

Drake Avenue · 09-01-2014, 02:39 PM

I use a tripod, live view with magnification and the two second timer. Works for me!

photolady95 · 09-01-2014, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the answers and suggestions. I believe I got my answer. No further need for discussions.

Also, I never intended for this thread to be a show me thread.

Al_Kahollick · 09-01-2014, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

So you're not shooting the same things I am, i.e., bugs.

These were shot yesterday, handheld, I believe they qualify as bugs!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/130-lens-sample-photo-archive/162342-pent...r-macro-2.html (scroll down the page).

Perhaps not quite in your league, but I'll get there.

photolady95 · 09-01-2014, 06:12 PM

I removed my photo because I didn't want this question thread to become another show me thread. I really wasn't looking for anyone to show me, just wanted an answer to my question.

09-01-2014, 11:48 AM	#1
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	How many of you macro shooters use LV instead of the VF? I have tried using LV but it just isn't working for me. So what do you say?

09-01-2014, 02:39 PM	#12
Drake Avenue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 140	I use a tripod, live view with magnification and the two second timer. Works for me! Last edited by Drake Avenue; 10-15-2014 at 05:50 PM.

09-01-2014, 03:07 PM	#13
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks for the answers and suggestions. I believe I got my answer. No further need for discussions. Also, I never intended for this thread to be a show me thread. Last edited by photolady95; 09-01-2014 at 03:13 PM.

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09-01-2014, 11:57 AM	#2
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	With the Q, yes -- because there's no other choice. With the K10D, no -- because there's no other choice. With the K-5, rarely. K-5 LV isn't the greatest and my main use for it is focusing in very low light.

09-01-2014, 11:59 AM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	With the k-5 / k-5IIs sometimes. With the k-3, almost always if I'm using the tripod. Focus peaking really does help.

09-01-2014, 12:11 PM	#4
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Tried it with the K30, but the mirror movement with each exposure just introduces camera shake, so it's either hand held or, if using a tripod, VF and self timer for me!

09-01-2014, 12:12 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Okay thanks, baro-nite and jatrax. I guess with me using the VF it's more comfortable and the way I used to do when doing macro with film. I heard of others using LV and tried it, was not impressed. And I still haven't worked out how you all use a Tripod while shooting macro. I mean, with me, I have to move the camera in and out to get focus. How's that work for moving a tripod in and out?

09-01-2014, 12:12 PM	#6
siamthai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Svealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 172	When doing macro and have my K-5 on a tripod always LV.

09-01-2014, 12:21 PM	#7
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Originally posted by photolady95 Okay thanks, baro-nite and jatrax. I guess with me using the VF it's more comfortable and the way I used to do when doing macro with film. I heard of others using LV and tried it, was not impressed. And I still haven't worked out how you all use a Tripod while shooting macro. I mean, with me, I have to move the camera in and out to get focus. How's that work for moving a tripod in and out? I only use a tripod inside usually, so I can move either the tripod or the subject / shooting surface. Outside there's usually enough light, and I feel a tripod is just too cumbersome.

09-01-2014, 12:25 PM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	No live view for me unless it's my K-01, and i rarely use the K-01 with a macro lens. All this raving about live view for macro, leaves me scratching my head.

09-01-2014, 12:30 PM	#9
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by photolady95 How's that work for moving a tripod in and out? A royal pain. Just getting the tripod to approximately the right position in the first place is a pain. Once there, though, a macro rail or at least a long rail attached to the camera plate (I use Arca-Swiss compatible tripod heads) really helps.

09-01-2014, 01:00 PM	#10
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by photolady95 And I still haven't worked out how you all use a Tripod while shooting macro. I mean, with me, I have to move the camera in and out to get focus. How's that work for moving a tripod in and out? Focusing rail, or macro rail whatever it is called. PENTAX Macro Focus Rail III reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

09-01-2014, 02:00 PM	#11
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks Norm, Baro-nite and jatrax. I don't use a tripod because I found it impossible to maneuverer where I need it to get the shots. I do use a monopod on occassion and it works fairly well. My Bug shots from Single in August were shot using the monopod. The flower on flickr yesterday was shot handheld. Al_Kahollick So you're not shooting the same things I am, i.e., bugs. And rails would probably work too, I just don't have the desire to buy any.

09-01-2014, 06:03 PM	#14
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Originally posted by photolady95 So you're not shooting the same things I am, i.e., bugs. These were shot yesterday, handheld, I believe they qualify as bugs! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/130-lens-sample-photo-archive/162342-pent...r-macro-2.html (scroll down the page). Perhaps not quite in your league, but I'll get there.

09-01-2014, 06:12 PM	#15
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	I removed my photo because I didn't want this question thread to become another show me thread. I really wasn't looking for anyone to show me, just wanted an answer to my question.