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Re: Your thoughts on the M6ii + 28mm f3.5 macro?
jim mij wrote:
R2D2 wrote:
jim mij wrote:
R2D2 wrote:
You can’t use the Focus Bracketing Mode with flash though. However you can shoot 14 fps with an external flash and “cut slices” right through your subject using the “Lean Technique” for stacking later (note: you need to “tape over” the hotshoe’s communication contacts in order to achieve 14 fps with the flash).
R2
ps. Info here provided for others (I know you know this stuff already ).
Nope I’m clueless as usual R2 but I’m curious, stacking with flash would be really useful.
I did see you mention this with the Laowa 65mm, but no details there either
Here's a post in the Tips & Tricks guide with some info...
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63249386
Normally Canon's new flash communication protocols slow down flash operation, but taping over the communication pins eliminates the slowdown (the camera will now shoot flash bursts at the max 14 fps in mShutter). You do have to shoot in manual flash power mode though (at a reduced power). Easy to do for macros!
At the moment I’m able to take a “few” shots in manual by leaning in / moving in between shots, and then stack them (or sometimes manually clone the best bits), but getting the camera to do a burst with flash should give better results
Yes, that's the basic technique. Now with these fast bursts at your disposal, you attain focus on the part of the object that's closest to you (or even the eye), and then you shoot a burst while you keep leaning in toward the object (in a single nice smooth motion). Time it right and you'll get neat in-focus slices right through your subject.
Care to provide an idiot guide ?
Bah, you'll be a pro at this in no time!
R2
Am I feeling foolish or what, I never even considered anything other than single shot when using the flash.
When shooting macro, the "spray and pray" approach really does help out a lot, I must admit. Even if you're not planning on stacking, just getting the eye in focus for ONE frame is good.
Even without the pins taped over the other drive modes give me multiple shots with the flash firing, not at 7 or 14fps but enough to convince me to look for some sellotape and try again.
Yup, 14 fps makes a real difference, especially when shooting bugs!
I like to use Packaging Tape, which is pretty tough. Leave some hanging over the back edge of the hotshoe for easy removal.
Plus I’ve got a few months to practice before the bugs re-emerge in spring
Same here. Long winter ahead for us Macro shooters!
Shooting indoors around the house can be fun too though...
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64913649
thanks for the explanations and sharing your wisdom (again)
I like the (somewhat expensive) Nissin i40 flash. It's quite compact with a swivel/tilt head, uses 4 AA batteries, is more powerful than say the (less expensive and lighter 2AA) Godox TT350C flash, which gives the Nissin more burst flashes and faster recycling. The Godox is a fine flash too though (I have both). And both flashes have great rear dials for making power level changes a snap.
If you increase the ISO a bit, you can get more (burst) shots from your flash. Process in DxO Photolab.
Have fun!
R2