How to do macro shots?

XsteelWolf · 16th August 2005

i saw many of the pics,the water droplets everything so clear,insect eyes also can see.

im using a nikkor 60mm lens at f2.8,am i able to get the same effect?any pics taken with nikkor 60mm?bros pls help thx

megaweb · 16th August 2005

Originally Posted by XsteelWolf

i saw many of the pics,the water droplets everything so clear,insect eyes also can see.

im using a nikkor 60mm lens at f2.8,am i able to get the same effect?any pics taken with nikkor 60mm?bros pls help thx

Welcome to Macros and Closeups. For water droplets and insect eyes photography, they are beyond 1:1 magnification. You need to use ext. tube for your macro lens. Try to use tripod and release cable, set your camera to A mode with aperture to the smallest e.g. f22. You may also need to use macro positioning plate to assist you to position your camera setup to the object ( like water droplets ).

XsteelWolf · 17th August 2005

So I'm able to capture with the lens im currently using? What's an ext tube? got a pic or a name for it?

Thanks for the great help.

majere2sg · 17th August 2005

Originally Posted by XsteelWolf

So I'm able to capture with the lens im currently using? What's an ext tube? got a pic or a name for it?

Thanks for the great help.

A picture of a 25mm extension tube, there is no glass in between. It like an extender which is put in between your lens and the camera body. It allows you to focus closer to the subject and there is a slight magnification of the subject too.

XsteelWolf · 18th August 2005

cost how much arh?

sumball · 18th August 2005

Originally Posted by XsteelWolf

cost how much arh?

The best person to asnwer your question here is to call up the retailers like CP, AP, MS Color.... etc

radiation · 18th August 2005

Originally Posted by XsteelWolf

cost how much arh?

a set of 3 , 12mm , 20mm and 36mm cost abt $205 @ cathay .

cheers

sumball · 18th August 2005

Originally Posted by radiation

a set of 3 , 12mm , 20mm and 36mm cost abt $205 @ cathay .

cheers

And this is third party's tube, Uniplus I believe.

XsteelWolf · 19th August 2005

those extension can be place with any micro lenses?
thanks for all the help

megaweb · 23rd August 2005

Originally Posted by XsteelWolf

those extension can be place with any micro lenses?
thanks for all the help

You need to get extension tube for nikon mount ...

16th August 2005	#1
XsteelWolf Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 142	How to do macro shots? i saw many of the pics,the water droplets everything so clear,insect eyes also can see. im using a nikkor 60mm lens at f2.8,am i able to get the same effect?any pics taken with nikkor 60mm?bros pls help thx

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XsteelWolf Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 142	Re: How to do macro shots? So I'm able to capture with the lens im currently using? What's an ext tube? got a pic or a name for it? Thanks for the great help.

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