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avanbeek
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Is anyone with an F707 using any? What did you get? Do you like them?
--Regards,
AVB
http://www.pbase.com/avanbeek
--Regards,
AVB
http://www.pbase.com/avanbeek
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ZipperZ
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Tiffen and Hoya makes good macro filters. I have the Tiffen which is a 3filter set +1, +2 and +4. $80.00 at Henry's.--cheersZip
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avanbeek
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Thanks Zip,
Are you using this set in some of the shots that we have been seeing?
Is it better with the ring flash set up that you have as well?
Are you using this set in some of the shots that we have been seeing?
Is it better with the ring flash set up that you have as well?
--Regards,AVB http://www.pbase.com/avanbeekTiffen and Hoya makes good macro filters. I have the Tiffen which
is a 3filter set +1, +2 and +4. $80.00 at Henry's.
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Lin Evans
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I use Nikon's 5T with mine. The major advantage for me is to move the point of focus out a bit so that good results can be had at a more convenient focus distance.
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ZipperZ
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ZipperZ wrote:
If i gave you all my secrets...then i'll have to hide your body somewhere...lol j/k...and im not really good at that...hehe
There are 2 main issues that are solved with ad-on macro filters.
The main concern when shooting in "macro" mode is the need to be extremely close to the subject and then theres always a problem with the narrow DOF.
The add-on close-up filters allows you to shoot at longer distances with obtaining the same results.
For instance...You may wish to shoot a close up of a flower. Your camera may need to be 5-10cm from the flower for good results. A added 3+ or 4+ close -up filter allows you to shoot farther back(30-40cm) with simular results. Doing this is a big advantage especially if theres a bee thats on the flower.
I had a link to a 505 showing the benifits but i lost that link.
--cheersZip
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Pfff, alright, because of you here's another thing that I need to add to the list of "what I will get with my tax return"!
Telephoto, tripod and head, digital storage, and now macro lens.
At least this costs me much less than home-theater or even computer hardware...
Actually many things are more like "wants" but I really felt the need for something like a macro lens many times.
David.--My photo galleries: http://www.pbase.com/davidp
LarryS
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$80.00 at Henry's.
Who's Henry and how do I contact him (her)?
LarryS
Who's Henry and how do I contact him (her)?
LarryS
ZipperZ
Senior Member
LMAO....heeeehe...Thats Henry's Camera here in Ontario Canada. And that $80.00 is Canadian $$.
Your in the US so it should be around $43.00USD.
Heres an example site for pricing
http://www.freestylecamera.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FP&Product_Code=18558&Category_Code=H2
Heres what they will look like. The Hoya or Tiffen will perform the same
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1331422321&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1013991002&indexURL=0&rd=1
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avanbeek
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Okay, that part I appreciate but what about getting images that are even closer (ie. just a fly's head for example). Is this also solved as a result or just the being able to get further away part?
Thanks
Thanks
--Regards,AVB http://www.pbase.com/avanbeekZipperZ wrote:
If i gave you all my secrets...then i'll have to hide your body
somewhere...lol j/k...and im not really good at that...hehe
There are 2 main issues that are solved with ad-on macro filters.
The main concern when shooting in "macro" mode is the need to be
extremely close to the subject and then theres always a problem
with the narrow DOF.
The add-on close-up filters allows you to shoot at longer distances
with obtaining the same results.
For instance...You may wish to shoot a close up of a flower. Your
camera may need to be 5-10cm from the flower for good results. A
added 3+ or 4+ close -up filter allows you to shoot farther
back(30-40cm) with simular results. Doing this is a big advantage
especially if theres a bee thats on the flower.
I had a link to a 505 showing the benifits but i lost that link.
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Dee Golden
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AVB,
Thanks for posting the question.
Zipper,
Thanks for the information. I must run out and get some. Be further away, no lens in the light casting a shadow, what is taking me so long!
Think I'll get a neutral density filter while I'm at it.
Dee
Thanks for posting the question.
Zipper,
Thanks for the information. I must run out and get some. Be further away, no lens in the light casting a shadow, what is taking me so long!
Think I'll get a neutral density filter while I'm at it.
Dee
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avanbeek
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Neutral Density is great but you need a lot of stops to make it worth it. I have 8 stops and even at F8, I still sometimes need more to get the motion I need.
--Regards,AVB http://www.pbase.com/avanbeek
ZipperZ
Senior Member
Then you'll need a real macro lens from Nikon, Canon etc. and use it like a magnifying glass. Simular to what "nzmacro" has done.
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=2189333--cheersZip
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avanbeek
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Ah ha! So there actually is a diffence between 'close-up' and 'macro' lenses. Very good to know.
Thanks
Thanks
--Regards,AVB http://www.pbase.com/avanbeekThen you'll need a real macro lens from Nikon, Canon etc. and use
it like a magnifying glass. Simular to what "nzmacro" has done.
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=2189333
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ZipperZ
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YES!!...theres a big difference. The Tiffen and Hoya are 1 element lenses. Nikon and Canon also makes close-up filters that are 2 elements but much more expensive. I gotta get out and do some research on these types.
All in all...what you get depends on the available greenbacks
--cheersZip
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http://www.blackrabbit.com/closeups.htm
i still cant find that Sony505 close-up filter comparison...dang--cheersZip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -BFS: NOSticker Status: ON...but on upsidedownPie Chute: UnCorked Lens Cap: No dangle at any angle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
i still cant find that Sony505 close-up filter comparison...dang--cheersZip
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Do you search for Pondria´s page:
http://www.sesee.com/Photo/F505V_tips_closeup.htm
Ivo
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ZipperZ
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no, but that test is excellent. I had another one but cant find it now. Its simular to that link you posted but with the Tiffen close-up filters
--cheersZip
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I live on the coast and sometimes the sun's glare on the ocean overwhelms the camera. I also wanted to play around with blurring the ocean's waves. Someone else recommended a 3 second exposure. There's no way I could do that without the neutral density filter. I was playing with this just after sunset, and I had too much light for that long an exposure, even at f8.
Dee
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avanbeek
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On a cloudy day, I used my ND filters (8 stops) plus F8 and I was able to go up to 5 seconds. I think this will do for most situations but I may get another 4 stop filter to add on as well. I use the Conkin system (the adapter and square filters) and this saved me a lot of money.
AVB
AVB
--Regards,AVB http://www.pbase.com/avanbeek
Mike Fitzgerald
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Here 'tis; also another with tables for the Canon 250D as well as the 500D. I still haven't managed to find a power or dioptre rating quoted anywhere for these, btw:
Mike
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