Some macro shots

[treesmoker]

I all have to say is WOW!!! This camera is theshiznit!!! Check out these macro shots

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee48/treesmoker_photos/macro015.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee48/treesmoker_photos/macro014.jpg

If anyone has suggestions please LMK....I'm still a newbie.

 

[northbay-reefer]

Nice, which lense were you using ? was it the same one that came as a package ?

 

[TikiDan]

do you have photo shop?

 

[treesmoker]

Tom- no, the pkg came with a 100mm....AKA "stalker vision:lol:
I just bought a cannon 60mm (stabalized) macro lense. They normally sell for $499-599.....I got mine for $349.

Dan- nope I don't

 

[northbay-reefer]

Cool, thats what I am having my eyes on right now the 60mm lense is really nice, thats the same lense liveaquaria is using for their macro shots. So what the damage the whole set up costing you ?

 

[TikiDan]

You need Photoshop if your taking such detailed photos. It makes them look so much better

 

[treesmoker]

Dan- did you photoshop that pic of mine you just posted?

Tom- well after buying extended warranties....about $1500

 

[TikiDan]

that was like 2 min in photoshop and very easy to do

 

[northbay-reefer]

1500 you could have gotten the 40D with the macro lense

 

[islandcreation]

Nice pics.... I saw Tom throw in the Nikon 40D at you. I did so much research that the Canon XT was priced and on sale. Plus my sister has the 40D and we pretty much go blow for blow. Unless your photographer extrodinar (if thats a word or even spelled right) its hard to tell the diffrence. Here's the lens that I paid a good penny on which took 2 weeks of research and a pulling the trigger to spend it. It basically covers everything from macro to portraits. Its basically an "L" lens without the price.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=47&sort=7&thecat=2

 

[northbay-reefer]

No am talking about the cannon 40D

[http://www.digicombos.com/category_s/170.htm

 

[jkreefer]

which one of those setups are you eyeballing Tom? I like the all in one kits

 

[islandcreation]

Tom your talking about that $1438.99 huh? Thats what my sister got. I guess I'm frugal shopper... I got mine the camera on sale no more than $600 and the macro lens for $300 (ebay used). So right under $1000 for me (that includes alot of out bids for that lens, about 6-8 auctions before winning one). Camera's can be addicting just like corals. You get the camera and a new macro lens, then you run around shooting everything. ha,ha,ha fun times. I still like corals better :rollface:

 

[northbay-reefer]

Some usefull info

Rebel vs. 40D

The Rebel cameras are very similar to their high end cousins. The 40D has a better, sturdier body, and a wheel on the back which allows faster operation in manual mode and a few extra controls. They had a few other useful features. The high end cameras are your choice when you're more serious and not ready for the cost of a 5D. The rebels are the better value in camera per dollar.

For a while, the newest Rebel XTi actually has a better sensor than the 30D, though the new 40D eliminates that issue. It features 10MP and a vibrator to shake off dust. Among these cameras the difference between 8MP and 10MP is very minor. Make your choice on other features -- you might consider used older cameras as a great bargain.

Jeff, am not sure yet, still reading about it, but so far from what am reading, the Rebel XTI offer the best value. The hard part is choosing the right lense

 

[islandcreation]

Tom's right... I went the cheaper route with a rebel XT. The lens was the tough part. I wanted a jack of all trade lense and found the perfect one.

 

[jkreefer]

Jason, post some of your macro shots and regular shots with that lens you bought, i'm curious to see the highs and lows of that lens.

Also, how do you know what macro lens to buy( what does the MM and the numbers mean? if its higher do you get closer shots??

 

[northbay-reefer]

Jeff, the MM is the zoom level, speed is what you typically looking for the f number at different MM, I copied this text for you to read.

First of all, the speed of the lens is determined by the size of the opening, known as the aperture. The larger the opening the faster the lens is considered to be. Typically, lenses marked with F4, F3.5, F2.8, and smaller are considered fast, while lenses marked with a bigger number are slower. I know this may sound odd, but the smaller the number the faster the lens. If you are new to shooting with an SLR camera, you are most likely looking at “zoom” lenses. Most zooms today have a variable aperture. This simply means that at the shortest end, the lens is faster than at the long end. For example, a typical lens a 28-80mm. This lens zooms from 28mm to 80mm, and it is a very good starter lens. This type of a lens will typically have a F3.5 aperture at 28mm (short end), while at 80mm (long end) it will be F4.5, or F5.6, which is considerably slower than the short end. Typically, the faster the lens, the more it will cost, and the heavier it will be. Most casual shooters look for very versatile lenses, and faster lenses certainly offer more flexibility in certain situations.

Jason thats a nice lense
http://www.expresscameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=8927

 

[islandcreation]

Jeff,

Here are some pics with my 100mm f/2.8 USM. If you were looking at a lens be sure it has a stablizer. The lens that I have doesn't but I couldn't pass up the review. Plus if it did the price would probably sky rocket...

I took some pics of welting flowers that I got my GF about a week ago.

Here's some paly pics. These were 1-2 rows back on a eggcrate and about 10 inches away from the glass of the tank.

Here are some close ups which I should have reduced the ISO for a more darker pic.

Oh yeah, I have a UV filter on the barrell just incase. Tried to give you a descent sample of this lense. For photoshop I think its great like Dan stated! But the only thing about that is when your trading or selling a coral it sends off a false image to that individuals. So photoshop pics for personal use or for shoing friends. But please don't PS corals when trading/selling. For my lens I love it for the price I got it for. But now I want a true "L" lens.

 

[TikiDan]

Is that better?

 

[TikiDan]

and just a tip.....always shoot at 100 ISO ( or whatever is your lowest ISO setting) You will get cleaner shots with less noise.