7HI using +10 Hoya Macro test shots

[Rony Soussan]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I think I am going to return it. Please look at the sample pictures in my gallery and pbase, if anyone has any idea how to help increase the depth of field using a filter like this, please help!
Thanks
disclaimer: these pictures are not intended to be artistic in any way
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http://www.pbase.com/rsoussan/galleries

 

[Melanie Kipp]

I use the screw on filters, but have the +3 ... gives a little more DOF control. A 10+ would be difficult. The screw photo looks pretty good. Go for shots of objects that are more or less flat ( like coins ).

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[Melanie Kipp]

I used the 3+ on this one....

I tried to compose it so the center of interest was in focus... some OOF areas can be visually pleasing.
I also used a tripod and cable release to minimize blur from camera shake.

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[Will49]

I'd recommend getting the Hoya +1, +2, +4 package. I got mine from 2filter.com. You can screw on combinations of lenses to get more flexibility. +10 is way way too much in my opinion.

I've posted some shots I took with the +2 in the "water drops" gallery:

http://www.pbase.com/will49

 

[relate22]

Will49, I just loved your water drop shots. I especially liked the 0648 photo, just beautiful colours and for me I especially liked the hole that the water drop has left.

Could you tell me a bit of how you set everything up? I am very interested in playing with these types of shots.

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[Rony Soussan]

Will49, I just loved your water drop shots. I especially liked the
0648 photo, just beautiful colours and for me I especially liked
the hole that the water drop has left.

Could you tell me a bit of how you set everything up? I am very
interested in playing with these types of shots.

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http://www.pbase.com/relate2

Thanks for the tips!
I liked to water shots, very nice
I will return the filter to B+H and order the ones you have.
I just needed a little more room to move in, the 10 is way overkill

Thanks

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[Tarpan]

I've posted some shots I took with the +2 in the "water drops"
gallery:

AMAZING!

 

[Kirk Bauer]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

 

[humohumo]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

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Hi: I think that a +10 lens is really too much. I have a Hoya set of +1 +2 +4. that I use sometimes. All these lenses rpoduce "soft" edges.I too, like to shoot small things, flowers mainly and have found that using the Macro mode is really wonderful. Shoot a big file and then crop the part you want. I use the auto focusing mode most of the time, use the spot focus to zoom in on the area that i want most to be in focus. I always use a tripod and a remote cable release. Using a small ISO (100), and a small F-stop (F-8) also help. You can take a look at my pictures, and how they were taken by going to.
pbase.com/plants_etc. Walter in San Francisco

 

[Rony Soussan]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

+10 is what I used and I am going to order the +1,+2, and+4 filter after I get my money back from this one.
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Rony Soussan
http://www.pbase.com/rsoussan/galleries

 

[David Martin]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

-
Hi: I think that a +10 lens is really too much. I have a Hoya set
of +1 +2 +4. that I use sometimes. All these lenses rpoduce
"soft" edges.I too, like to shoot small things, flowers mainly and
have found that using the Macro mode is really wonderful. Shoot a
big file and then crop the part you want. I use the auto focusing
mode most of the time, use the spot focus to zoom in on the area
that i want most to be in focus. I always use a tripod and a remote
cable release. Using a small ISO (100), and a small F-stop (F-8)
also help. You can take a look at my pictures, and how they were
taken by going to.
pbase.com/plants_etc. Walter in San Francisco

Walter,

To create a hyperlink just go to your site, click copy and paste it into your post here.
We would then be able to click directly onto it and go straight there.
Regards,
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DaveMart

 

[humohumo]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

+10 is what I used and I am going to order the +1,+2, and+4 filter
after I get my money back from this one.
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Rony Soussan
http://www.pbase.com/rsoussan/galleries

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Two messages above. about my site. If you want to se my macro pictures go to
pbase.com/plants_etc

 

[humohumo]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

+10 is what I used and I am going to order the +1,+2, and+4 filter
after I get my money back from this one.
--
Rony Soussan
http://www.pbase.com/rsoussan/galleries

--
Two messages above. about my site. If you want to se my macro
pictures go to
pbase.com/plants_etc

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I hope I get it right this time. Still learning how to post my site.
Walter in S F http://www.pbase.com/plants_etc

 

[relate22]

It worked this time Rony.

I just had a look at your pictures in the "In Box" especially "E.-vitelinum#25.jpg" you might want to check out some of my flower pictures, I have a flower there that is obviously from the same family as E.-vitelinum#25.jpg but more developed. I was told mine was called the crucifix flower, a most unusual flower indeed.

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[relate22]

Woops sorry I meant Walter not Rony. nt

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[David Martin]

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

+10 is what I used and I am going to order the +1,+2, and+4 filter
after I get my money back from this one.
--
Rony Soussan
http://www.pbase.com/rsoussan/galleries

--
Two messages above. about my site. If you want to se my macro
pictures go to
pbase.com/plants_etc

--
I hope I get it right this time. Still learning how to post my site.
Walter in S F http://www.pbase.com/plants_etc

Some of the finest I can remember seeing.
Thank you.
You may be learning how to post but you sure know how to take photographs.
Warm regards,
--
DaveMart

 

[David Martin]

It worked this time Rony.
I just had a look at your pictures in the "In Box" especially
"E.-vitelinum#25.jpg" you might want to check out some of my flower
pictures, I have a flower there that is obviously from the same
family as E.-vitelinum#25.jpg but more developed. I was told mine
was called the crucifix flower, a most unusual flower indeed.

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http://www.pbase.com/relate2

I'm getting overwhelmed by all the super shots people have on display. More fine work. You decided not to take your camera up into the sky!
I remember one post of someone who took the D7 skydiving!
Thanks for sharing.
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DaveMart

 

[relate22]

Thank you David for your kind remarks. My photos have been taken with my F100, I did not have enough money to go for a 7 series, plus I wanted the portability of the F100..
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[David Martin]

Thank you David for your kind remarks. My photos have been taken
with my F100, I did not have enough money to go for a 7 series,
plus I wanted the portability of the F100..
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And what a camera that is for the money!
Well done!
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DaveMart

 

[Michael McLean]

WOW. I am getting excited about these close-up lenses...for obvious
reasons. Some great shots.

My question is what have all found to be the best size lenses to step
up to(ie 49mm to 62mm). The Hoya +1 +2 +4 looks to be the set.

Thanks

Just ran a couple of shots with the filter and although I can focus
from less then 1 inch away, the depth of field is so small that I
think I am going to return it.

I have only seen +1, +2, and +4. Am I assume the one you used is
way more powerful than these? Do these other "filters" work better?

+10 is what I used and I am going to order the +1,+2, and+4 filter
after I get my money back from this one.
--
Rony Soussan
http://www.pbase.com/rsoussan/galleries

--
Two messages above. about my site. If you want to se my macro
pictures go to
pbase.com/plants_etc

--
I hope I get it right this time. Still learning how to post my site.
Walter in S F http://www.pbase.com/plants_etc

Some of the finest I can remember seeing.
Thank you.
You may be learning how to post but you sure know how to take
photographs.
Warm regards,
--
DaveMart

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Mike McLean