Bee

[V6GTO]

Martin.

[CVP]

Martin

Was he hanging on there or has the fill-flash frozen the wing movement? It's amazing you can see the ball joint where the wings articulate so clearly. Lovely shot

For these macro shots are you using a ring flash or is the Canon flash OK for macro work? I'm finding that I'm getting odd shadows using the built-in flash on the D100 with the mnacro lens. Maybe it's time to go for the Sigma ring flash type of arrangement for more even lighting.

Chris

[lotusfan]

V6, fantastic shot. i'm waiting for the little fellas to return to the plants around the office to try out the 300d, i took this one with a dimage Z2 last year, not quite as good (ok no where near) but one of my favourites

[simpo two]

CVP said:

I'm finding that I'm getting odd shadows using the built-in flash on the D100 with the mnacro lens.

That's probably the top of the lens getting in the way of the flash.

Martin: you seem to have very good DOF - which would imply a long shutter speed - yet the bee is moving -

[CVP]

simpo two said:

CVP said: I'm finding that I'm getting odd shadows using the built-in flash on the D100 with the mnacro lens. That's probably the top of the lens getting in the way of the flash.

Yep, I think you're right, it'll be the lens shadowing the flash. I'll try more extensively with my old tech SB24 with a softener to see what I can do. Did look at getting an lead to connect camera to flash and still maintain some functionality.

Nikon want the grand total of £75 for the lead It's only a small piece of lead with a hotshoe at one end and a flash foot at the other!!!

Makes the Sigma dedicated ring flash seems not too bad a price. At least the Sigma is compatible with Mrs CVP's D70. Nikon have not yet seen fit to update the SB29 to have full functionality with the digital cameras. Not one to rush themselves are they

Chris

[V6GTO]

Questions...questions

1/250th @ f14 gives the depth of field and sharpness, the Canon EZ 580 handled the exosure.The bee was hanging from the the flower at the moment the shot was taken, but he spent maybe 1 second on each plant, so I had to be quick!

Martin.

[simpo two]

CVP said:

Nikon want the grand total of £75 for the lead It's only a small piece of lead with a hotshoe at one end and a flash foot at the other!!!

If that's the SC29 try an eBay import - about £40 IIRC.

CVP said:

At least the Sigma is compatible with Mrs CVP's D70.

Fully auto/CLS compatible?

CVP said:

Nikon have not yet seen fit to update the SB29 to have full functionality with the digital cameras. Not one to rush themselves are they

Don't hold your breath; they have the SB600/800 for the digital range!

[CVP]

simpo two said:

If that's the SC29 try an eBay import - about £40 IIRC.

No, it's the SC17. I'm connecting a D100 to an "old tech" SB24 flashgun. Don't get lots of modes but still get auto metering. Cheers for the ebay tip though I'll give that a try.

CVP said:

At least the Sigma is compatible with Mrs CVP's D70.

simpo two said:

Fully auto/CLS compatible?

I'm told yes it's fully up to the job

CVP said:

Nikon have not yet seen fit to update the SB29 to have full functionality with the digital cameras. Not one to rush themselves are they

simpo two said:

Don't hold your breath; they have the SB600/800 for the digital range!

True, I'll probably have to get rid of the old SB24. It's a shame as it packs a lot of power for long range fill-flash in daylight but now it'll only be worth a few quid.

Chris

[simpo two]

CVP said:

I'm told yes it's fully up to the job

Hmm, a Sigma ring flash... what's the model number please - I may have to add one to my wants list! You just can't get even flash illumination with a top-mounted jobbie.

[V6GTO]

simpo two said:

CVP said: I'm told yes it's fully up to the job Hmm, a Sigma ring flash... what's the model number please - I may have to add one to my wants list! You just can't get even flash illumination with a top-mounted jobbie.

What you need is an EZ580, John. Oh...and all the other Canon stuff to go with it of coarse!

Martin.

[simpo two]

V6GTO said:

What you need is an EZ580, John. Oh...and all the other Canon stuff to go with it of coarse!

Go stick yer head up a dead bear's bum! (I enquired about Canon but failed the pre-sale Smug test)

[V6GTO]

simpo two said:

V6GTO said: What you need is an EZ580, John. Oh...and all the other Canon stuff to go with it of coarse! Go stick yer head up a dead bear's bum! (I enquired about Canon but failed the pre-sale Smug test)

Martin.

[srider]

V6GTO said:

simpo two said: CVP said: I'm told yes it's fully up to the job Hmm, a Sigma ring flash... what's the model number please - I may have to add one to my wants list! You just can't get even flash illumination with a top-mounted jobbie. What you need is an EZ580, John. Oh...and all the other Canon stuff to go with it of coarse! Martin.

580EX? Pah, top lit nonsense

What you REALLY want is a Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX


Details

Got one a couple of weeks ago, it's the dog's danglers

Still getting to grips with it, but this is an early effort

[V6GTO]

I thought this bit was funny, seeing as they make two dedicated macro lenses.

"Attaches to all Canon EF macro lenses (EF 180mm f/3.5L requires Macro Lite Adapter 72C)."

Martin.