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Since the F3 doesn't have a hotshoe for an external flash, you're going to need to use an optical trigger to fire your flash--there is no way (that I'm aware of) to fire the external flash without...

I personally wouldn't pay more than $150 for a legacy lens.  I got the Minolta for $100 and the Vivitar for $130.  As far as determining what a "good" price is, it really comes down to the lens and...

As long as you're looking at a 100mm macro lens, it'll be ok.  You'll find that as you get to macro-type magnifications, you'll be measuring the distance-to-subject in inches, not feet.  I agree...

I agree with Pete: try out a closeup filter first and see how it works for you. In addition to the Mirumi and the Minolta that he mentioned , the Raynox DCR-150 and -250 are pretty popular...

You've done very well IMO :) Love that you're using natural light--not something I ever got good at :P. The composition of the first shot is great--it has a very whimsical personality to it. ...

It's a pair of t-brackets that I sandwiched together with Locktite, and a washer on each side to add enough thickness for a 1/2 long 1/4 inch course thread screw to tighten securely. You can get ...

Very nice :) Crazy colors! I always have trouble capturing the patterning in bees' eyes :(A totally OT aside, but my first thought when I saw this photo was Tyrone Biggums from Chappelle's Show...

Beautiful :) Makes me wish there was morning dew this time of year where I live...Best, Scott -- http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com

I concur. You have been warned ;)Best, Scott -- http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com

Very nice shot Ross! Nailed that focus :)Best, Scott -- http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com

I'm a NEX shooter too; nice to finally see other NEX users in this forum :) This is my setup. I'm using a different lens now, with its tripod mount further back, but the idea is the same. Very...

Thanks Marc :)They're my favorite subjects for those exact reasons. I'm actually content just sitting and watching them when they get into places where I can't photograph them or when I don't have...

Hi all,I finally got a chance to play around with that Vivitar Series 1 105mm that I picked up last month. If you haven't already noticed from my other posts I like to say a little something about...

Very nice set, John--I really like the plant photos. And such a nice collection of cameras to play with ;)Best, Scott -- http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com

Marc,I was going through the thread again and I just noticed that with the angle you caught the bee at, looking at just the head, it looks like a crazy-face. Lol, very cool :) Was this handheld...

Thanks Jeremy! :)I'm using a Yongnuo 560 speedlight mounted to a DIY flash bracket. No lens shadow, but I do need to be careful that the softbox isn't getting into my shots :P. Best, Scott

It always makes my day when I see a macro thread in the NEX forum =) Here are some old ones with a Macro Rokkor 100mm f/3.5. This is the lens I did most of my learning about macro on. It needs...

Hahahaha! Very cool capture, Antonio :) Well done!Scott -- http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com

I don't own one, but it's on my wish list: http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=B150-B&type=0&eq=&desc=B150-B%3a-Macro-focusing-rail&key=it http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com

I agree with NancyP. Behavior shots are always really interesting :) Well done sir, keep it up!Best, Scott -- http://burbanmacro.wordpress.com