what do i need to take pics like this using 2100?

[ianmo]

+4 filter (hoya $25), manifying-glass-like lens (abt $60) or what?

[erwinx]

why don't you just <ask> Tomshen???? unlikely that he'll be in an Olympus forum....

[MaGixShOe]

use a +4 will do

can get something like this

http://www.pbase.com/image/14357341

[ianmo]

i hav a +4 hoya filter but dun seem to be able to get as close as this...

[majere2sg]

Quote: Originally posted by ianmo i hav a +4 hoya filter but dun seem to be able to get as close as this...

What is your optical zoom ?
I used a +4 close up and a telephoto convertor 1.7x and was able to get this
http://www.geocities.com/majere2sg/DSC01924b.txt

[ianmo]

mine is olyumpus uz 2100 x10 optical zoom. i only got +4 filter

is telephoto convertor 1.7x somethg like a magnifying glass lens? how much does it cost?
thx : )

[denizenx]

coolpix 2100 siboh?
I use the UZ can shoot dragonfly's head full-frame using a +4

[NiVleK]

Quote: Originally posted by ianmo mine is olyumpus uz 2100 x10 optical zoom. i only got +4 filter is telephoto convertor 1.7x somethg like a magnifying glass lens? how much does it cost? thx : )

The telephoto converter will increase your optical zoom to 17X. It costs 200+.

[MaGixShOe]

Quote: Originally posted by ianmo mine is olyumpus uz 2100 x10 optical zoom. i only got +4 filter is telephoto convertor 1.7x somethg like a magnifying glass lens? how much does it cost? thx : )

a +4 is enough
if still want more then stack another +2

more doesnt mean good

a tele convertor is not necessary for marco using the C2100uz

[NiVleK]

Quote: Originally posted by MaGixShOe a +4 is enough if still want more then stack another +2 more doesnt mean good a tele convertor is not necessary for marco using the C2100uz

I know it is not necessary but its still possible to use the TC rite? Since with the TC, I can increase the magnification factor with just a +4.

[MaGixShOe]

Quote: Originally posted by NiVleK I know it is not necessary but its still possible to use the TC rite? Since with the TC, I can increase the magnification factor with just a +4.

as i said, its not necessary since the C-2100uz has already 10x zoom

butterflies are quite big insects and most of the time a 3-5x zoom is sufficent with a +4 close up filter

TC will degrade image quality also...

[NiVleK]

Quote: Originally posted by MaGixShOe as i said, its not necessary since the C-2100uz has already 10x zoom butterflies are quite big insects and most of the time a 3-5x zoom is sufficent with a +4 close up filter TC will degrade image quality also...

Oh, I was not talking about butterflies. I was thinking about those really small insects.

[majere2sg]

The reason I used a telephoto convertor with the +4 Close up filter is so that I can take the photo of the insect at a further distance away instead of ~25cm distance limited by the +4 close up filter.

[NiVleK]

Quote: Originally posted by majere2sg The reason I used a telephoto convertor with the +4 Close up filter is so that I can take the photo of the insect at a further distance away instead of ~25cm distance limited by the +4 close up filter.

From what I understand, the focusing distance will not be dependent on your focal length. So no matter what focal length you are using, the focusing distance will still be approx. 25cm.

[majere2sg]

Quote: Originally posted by NiVleK From what I understand, the focusing distance will not be dependent on your focal length. So no matter what focal length you are using, the focusing distance will still be approx. 25cm.

Not really, the close up filter is in between my telephoto convertor and the camera lens. With the telephoto, I was able to move back more than 25cm, around 50cm to take the photo of the subject.

[djchris]

ask tomshen..

[NiVleK]

Quote: Originally posted by majere2sg Not really, the close up filter is in between my telephoto convertor and the camera lens. With the telephoto, I was able to move back more than 25cm, around 50cm to take the photo of the subject.

I see. Guess I wun know till I try it out.

[MaGixShOe]

Quote: Originally posted by NiVleK Oh, I was not talking about butterflies. I was thinking about those really small insects.

then stack +4 and +2 together

with the zoom from C-2100uz, should be able to capture quite small insects.... if not then stack +4 and +4

[mpenza]

Quote: Originally posted by ianmo i hav a +4 hoya filter but dun seem to be able to get as close as this...

how do you shoot? probably, you're missing some steps or doing something wrong..... try the following:

1. attach the filter
2. use normal shooting mode (not the macro mode!)
3. zoom in fully
4. bring the camera to around 20-25cm infront of the subject
5. Press shutter to achieve focus and take the pic.

You could try at home using any small objects.

[denizenx]

Quote: Originally posted by mpenza how do you shoot? probably, you're missing some steps or doing something wrong..... try the following: 1. attach the filter 2. use normal shooting mode (not the macro mode!) 3. zoom in fully 4. bring the camera to around 20-25cm infront of the subject 5. Press shutter to achieve focus and take the pic. You could try at home using any small objects.

and remember F/8!!! else confirm out of focus... and buy a flash.. u want the hotshoe cable plus cb04 I still have mine LOL..