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HopOnPop · 10-03-2010, 01:37 PM

Captured with trying out a cheap ebay 50mm lens and extension tubes

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Adam · 10-03-2010, 01:41 PM

The DOF is shallow, but it looks quite sharp to me!

digadv · 10-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Yes, just a slightly larger f-stop would help bring the entire head into focus.

**Ash** · 10-03-2010, 09:58 PM

I also like just about everything about this shot other than the thin depth of field. f/2?!? You could have gone f/22 and got yourself an effective macro.

But well done. Keep at it.

Michelleans · 10-04-2010, 12:50 PM

I love the composition but agree about stopping down to focus the whole head.

cute snail subject too. i love the little guys

HopOnPop · 10-04-2010, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I will stop down a bit next time to get a better DOF. What would you suggest...f8? or higher?

**Ash** · 10-04-2010, 09:58 PM

As I suggested above, the more the better in these extreme macros.
f/8 is good.
f/16 better.
f/22 better still.
f/32 - if you can put up with diffraction - is best.

10-03-2010, 01:37 PM	#1
HopOnPop Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 9	Snail macro Lens: 50mm M42 with extension tube Camera: KM Photo Location: Surrey ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F2 Captured with trying out a cheap ebay 50mm lens and extension tubes Attached Images

10-03-2010, 01:41 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The DOF is shallow, but it looks quite sharp to me! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-04-2010, 01:05 PM	#6
HopOnPop Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thanks for the feedback Thanks for the advice guys. I will stop down a bit next time to get a better DOF. What would you suggest...f8? or higher?

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10-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
digadv Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 52	Yes, just a slightly larger f-stop would help bring the entire head into focus.

10-03-2010, 09:58 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I also like just about everything about this shot other than the thin depth of field. f/2?!? You could have gone f/22 and got yourself an effective macro. But well done. Keep at it.

10-04-2010, 12:50 PM	#5
Michelleans Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tipperary, Ireland Posts: 89	I love the composition but agree about stopping down to focus the whole head. cute snail subject too. i love the little guys

10-04-2010, 09:58 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	As I suggested above, the more the better in these extreme macros. f/8 is good. f/16 better. f/22 better still. f/32 - if you can put up with diffraction - is best.

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