Sword Bearing Thorelliola ensifera

[knifer]

you can see the "sword" a right horn is showing here.


3 spots on the back side



Eating some ant larva

[leeweelee80]

Its seem that pict is abit OOF maybe you can try manual focus and move in and out to get the clearer shot be shooting.

[knifer]

I use manual focus, D200, manual nikkor 105mm, 25 extension tube

Tried already, think my extension tube is not long enough. Also holding an extra flash diffuser in the left hand doesn't help with stability.

Thanks

[leeweelee80]

Originally Posted by knifer I use manual focus, D200, manual nikkor 105mm, 25 extension tube Tried already, think my extension tube is not long enough. Also holding an extra flash diffuser in the left hand doesn't help with stability. Thanks

Then i think you should use either a tripod or buy or make a flash bracket

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by leeweelee80 Its seem that pict is abit OOF maybe you can try manual focus and move in and out to get the clearer shot be shooting.

i think it is more of lens softness rather than OOF...

[knifer]

I tried to get a flash bracket, but when I screwed it on to the body, the weight of the flash is actually quite heavy, and I am afraid it may damage the screw threads

any suggestions on good quality flash brackets?

Tripod is another option which i have not tried yet.

This critter is also quite small, about 6mm only, so this is close to 100% crop

Thanks

[nyxx88]

i don't think it is lens softness. i have shot with the 105mm micro, with manual focusing. it can produce extremely sharp results. ts mentioned that he had trouble with stability. as for whether tube long enough or not... may be something subjective. maybe need more practice with manual focusing first, then add tube for additional close-up factor.

me 2 cents.

[knifer]

yes, I agree, need more practice focusing.

[tchuanye]

It seems more to be soft than OOF. Look thru your images afew times, and I can't find a part in the pic where the image is at the sweet spot. So could be the extension lens that cause the softness???? Not too sure.

[knifer]

ok, will have to cough up some money to try the Raynox 250 then. Thanks for all your comments

[leeweelee80]

Originally Posted by knifer ok, will have to cough up some money to try the Raynox 250 then. Thanks for all your comments

u need not do that and i believe the 105mm will do the job