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Wow do those look great. What wonderful results from such a inexpensive set up.

I hope you don't mind if I refer some people to this as a example of the combo.

Thanks for sharing
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JimB
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Thanks for the compliment. You can refer these to anyone. I really enjoy using this setup and will try to provide more examples in the following weekly close-ups. I find the raynox excellent as a cheap alternative for macro shooting. I also use the ZD35mm macro and I find the two very similar. I don't think you could go wrong with either of the two. For those that don't know and are interested in the raynox, it allows further working distance than the 35mm macro. This really helps when trying to sneak up on insects.
 
I think you are going to love that lens.

Thanks for sharing
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JimB
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Hi Guys,

My view is there is a time and place for tripods. The advice I was given, was in my opinion, good advice. :) However, I know my skill levels and I also know that regardless of focal length I will always discard lots of shots. That's the beauty of digital :p I believe that once I get an IS body I will get better captures of difficult subjects. Its the difficult shots that are often the ones worth having and such photography does not always lend itself to a tripod or even monopod. That said I also know that some of the finest shots in the world could not be easily replicated without an absolutely stable platform.

I know the posters were being very nice to me and offering genuine advice and that's really kind of them. But perhaps I gave the impression that I did not already appreciate what to expect from my new purchase? I was only giving my thoughts of my time this morning taking some pictures for the first time perhaps with the aim of providing a brief insight for anyone with little or no knowledge of long zooms.

I hope I don't or have not upset/offended anyone (I like it here :))
 
JiminDenver said:
LordV (Brian) one of the most respected macro shooters on the net right now uses a technique he calls the bean pole. A long stick that he holds onto in his left hand to steady the camera. It allows him to rotate the camera and shift height much faster than even a mono pod.
JimB
Bug Whisperer

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Thanks for that - I must give it a try.

Regards. Barr1e

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Every year when the shooting gets good, I see advice for tripods. They are a great option when usable but not the only option.

I really brought it up as a discussion. Different people use different techniques for stabilization and learning new ways of doing things is a big part of the WCU.

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JimB
Bug Whisperer

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Really important for us bug shooters.

In fact Brian's pictures were one of my inspiration for getting a DSLR, and the images he gets hand-held are nothing short of amazing. I tried using a tripod in a recent workshop I took, because the instructor and everyone else insisted on it, and found that I really didn't enjoy that type of shooting. To each his own, though.

Beth
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Olympus E-510 with 40-150mm 3.5-4.5, 14-42mm 3.5-5.6, 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 ED, Sigma 105mm 2.8 macro, Panasonic LX3
 
Gatta have some bug porn each week. :p

330, 50mm, EC 20, srf-11



Thanks for looking
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JimB
Bug Whisperer

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E-520 + 35mm and 50mm

1.
I found this lady bug on the patio while I was trying to shoot some macros.



2.
Bug porn.



3.
A bee gets tangled up in a spider's web and gets visited by guess who!!!!



4.The bee's given a few shots of paralyzing tequilla to make her feel more at home and then it gets



5.
invited for dinner at more comfortable quarters.



6.



7.
A youngster applyin CPR to a fallen comrade



8.

 
Jim, the 5omm is an awesome lens in the right hands....great capture, man!
 
Nice shots from everyone this week.

Finally some sun to bring the bugs out. Unfortunately nothing but harsh sun to shoot in...



E-3 @ 1/250 sec at f/14 , 0 EV

Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 with a Canon 500D (150 mm @ 1.6:1 max) - ISO 250 - Flash Fired - Uncropped



E-3 @ 1/250 sec at f/11 , -0.3 EV

Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 with a Canon 500D (150 mm @ 1.6:1 max) - ISO 400 - Flash Fired - Uncropped



E-3 @ 1/250 sec at f/8.0 , 0.3 EV

Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 with a Canon 500D (150 mm @ 1.6:1 max) - ISO 400 - Flash Fired - Uncropped



E-3 @ 1/250 sec at f/13 , 0 EV

Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 with a Canon 500D (150 mm @ 1.6:1 max) - ISO 400 - Flash Fired - Uncropped

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Regards... Ken
 
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