Phil Rose

Yep, they are still available. They're actually called "single use" (SUC) cameras--I don't think they ever were advertised by Kodak as "disposable"! After the lab removed the film for processing,...

It's a "European Wool Carder Bee" (said to use the fibers for nesting material). Phil

Not true. Knob (screw) -operated clamps can also have a problem with so-called "compatible" plates that actually are too small to work. A number of "incompatible" combinations (as of 2015) are ...

Very nice shot(s). Deserves viewing at "original size". Phil

It's an old Photoshop trick...one that's (IMO) rather misleading when applied to nature/wildlife subjects.  Otherwise, nice shots. Phil http://pirose.zenfolio.com

(*) Yes it does!

I use the YN-560TX radio controller (Canon version); it works fine with my Oly E-M1.1. Phil

A very beautiful group! Phil

I shot these panoramic views a few years ago while on a visit to the San Francisco Bay area. One of my favorite viewpoints for shooting the city is from the middle of the Bay on Treasure Island ...

I'm only speculating, but having the Raynox directly screw into rings might also provide better security (i.e., avoid accidental dislodging) and lens alignment. Phil

...IMO it's the correct answer to the OP's dilemma. The unexpected appearance of jpeg images when only RAW was expected is something that also puzzeled me during my first few months with the EM-1. ...

Hi Kenny, For a combination of fine image quality and ease of handling (i.e., “lightweight"), I can wholeheartedly recommend something like the Olympus m4/3 setup I’ve been using for macro during ...

Beatiful series! Thanks for posting. Phil

Nice try, but...the first rule in portaiture (including macros of insects) is to place your best focus on the eye(s). Your macro doesn't satisfy that criterion, and IMO no "special effect" can ...

It's all a matter of what standards are employed for defining "ain't bad". Also a factor are are viewing conditions, subject matter, eyesight... Regardless of the intended print size, I would never ...

Nice set, Dicky. I liked your Golden Orb spider, but shouldn't that be plural ("spiders")? I believe I see what appears to be a (tiny) male Golden Orb that is lurking just behind the big female. No ...

A nicely done series. Phil

I have a similar Neweer version (160 led) of your light and have been using a "no-name" Li-ion rechargeable battery pack designated as "NP-330". It runs my LED light for about one hour at full ...

George Wharton (read reply above) has already provided you a link showing that info! Phil

That's an unsettling report (I have a Yongnuo 560-IV). Was there any smoke or odor? I wonder how that section of dark, red plastic is normally kept in place. The piece that popped out doesn't seem ...