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Went for this https://www.wemacro.com/?product=wemacro-rail bought from https://www.ultramacro.co.uk Haven't tried it out yet just haven't had time. Will spend time on Monday.  Also going to ...

Thanks Tom, I'll have a play with those settings but its not the edges but half the area! Below is screenshot showing preview of 3 x 6x7 transparencies.

Coming to this a bit late but does anyone use an Epson V550 Photo scanner? Worked OK with 35mm transparencies but having intermittent problems when scanning 6x6 or 6x7 negs/trannys, basically they ...

Thanks for all the advice but I sent the bellows back. The dust on the sensor from bits of bellows was not acceptable. I've now bought a s/h Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro to play with.  Also ...

Sounds a brilliant setup but I'm starting small!! Just got a s/h Nikon PB4 bellows and have started to have a play. The 105 f2.8G won't fit as its too fat. The 60mm f2.8D works well as does the ...

Thanks Michael, the last time I used bellows was with 5x4 monorail cameras many years ago. Have to admit I'm very much a novice re macro with bellows, I'll look into the lens situation a bit more now.

Thanks Ray, I've been looking into this a bit more, I'd really like to get up to 10x or so, tilt shift bellows look as though they could be good be fun and obviously with this can move the focus ...

When I was at college some years ago I am sure we were taught that depth of field is ⅓ behind point of focus and ⅔ in front. Also actual depth of field is linked to magnification so a subject ...

Hi, If there are past questions about this could someone point me in the right direction. Q. Thinking of trying some real close up photography. I have 3 Nikon Micro lenses which go to 1:1 (200, 105 ...

I had one on my D500 and now have one on my Z7, I'll buy one for the D850 as although it might not look much it protects the grip from wear and for me gives a better grip, (large hands), and it ...

Just found this on eBay, bit pricy though. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Real-Leather-Half-Camera-Case-Bag-Cover-for-Nikon-D850/254273254001?hash=item3b33ddf271:m:mBCYbgJSyAtw2fwxQbBRMsw

Most house insurance covers items like cameras!!!

What I said earlier is confirmed on the Schneider (B&W) website for their protective filter: "Its only function is to keep dirt, sand, or splashes away from the front lens." It does go on to say it ...

Micro scratches? Never had a problem. Modern lens coatings are very tough. Presumably if you get these on your lenses you get them on your filters when you clean them?  It takes 2 seconds to take ...

Just minor comment, 'Mute' swans?

I used to use Hoya Pro filters but now don't use any. Some years ago I slipped on rocks and the filter broke but the lens was still damaged. I carry ND screw in filters or use Lee filters and found ...

I presume you have shutter release set to continuous? The duck is a good size in the frame so I'm surprised it lost focus or did you just manage to gain focus just on the last shot?

Hi, out of curiosity how many pics did you take of each and what percentage were in sharp focus? -- Geo Cocker http://www.gec.photography/

Just seen this but would have added that the birds can often be too close for the 200-500 to focus so take something a bit shorter, just in case.  Also take a hat!!

Yes I agree a blank sky makes life simpler but I've found that the D850 tracks a bird very well whereas my Z7 loses focus easily when it should not!