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closeup/ macro advice

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macrouser
macrouser Senior Member • Posts: 3,979
Re: closeup/ macro advice
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You have had some good advice in the replies.

The subject I would like to touch on is flash.  Because I am old and shaky I use a flash most of the time.  My mono pod doubles as a walking stick so I don't fall.  I usually carry something light that I can sit on.  If I am sitting, my knees are much steadier than my hands.

I take a lot of insect photos so I have learned a bit about the ones that are jumpy.  If you are using TTL flash, it first fires to get the distance and set exposure then it fires again to expose the photo.  Some insects will jump out of the frame between flashes.  For them you will need to use manual flash.  It will take some practice to learn the power setting for the distance and camera setting.

I like using the APO filter/lens on the front of my lens for smaller targets rather than extension tubes.  For many things, I can even use auto focus.

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Sony SLT-A77 Sony a7R III Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM Sony FE 90mm F2.8 macro Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS +2 more
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