No flash macro images at ap

[mousedeers]

Nothing great about the images. Normal subject and normal photos. No flash light use just using two or three LED torches, cost only 0.031% as compare to my SB900, WB direct sunlight set the color to more warm, ISO400, F16, aperture mode, center weight, tripod, D5000, 200mm macro, photoshop pp. I am very happy with the exposure very well even distributed. Especially for the crab spider no overexpose of the torso, Will do more testing & development in the future. C & C are welcome.
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[Alex chong]

Beautiful Shots. I like the water droplets picture. Looks like the droplets were being shaken while the picture was taken... Can see the round droplets mid air.

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Nice shots, esp the one with the water droplets.

[simpleliving]

interesting ideas to use torch light instead of flash.....

for #2 is the lynn spider hunting down a grasshopper ? seems like got the butt of the grasshopper at the right hand side.....

#3 is amazing....

[B-setting]

hi mousedeer,

how did you mount the torches? did u use a multi-arm tripod or something?

i think torches are great idea (provided we could mount them nicely), because we need torches for focussing anyway, and now since they serve two purposes, that would reduce all the hassle of using a torch for focussing and then using a flash to provide final lighting.

cheers!

[mousedeers]

Originally Posted by Alex chong Beautiful Shots. I like the water droplets picture. Looks like the droplets were being shaken while the picture was taken... Can see the round droplets mid air.

Thanks for your kind comments.

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt Nice shots, esp the one with the water droplets.

Thanks for your kind comments.

Originally Posted by simpleliving interesting ideas to use torch light instead of flash..... Will T & D when I go next capture. for #2 is the lynn spider hunting down a grasshopper ? seems like got the butt of the grasshopper at the right hand side..... Thanks #3 is amazing....

Thank for your kind words.

Originally Posted by B-setting hi mousedeer, how did you mount the torches? did u use a multi-arm tripod or something? i think torches are great idea (provided we could mount them nicely), because we need torches for focussing anyway, and now since they serve two purposes, that would reduce all the hassle of using a torch for focussing and then using a flash to provide final lighting. cheers!

I self made an arm and fixed to the tripod. One light on the left and one on the right.

[B-setting]

Originally Posted by mousedeers Thanks for your kind comments. Thanks for your kind comments. Thank for your kind words. I self made an arm and fixed to the tripod. One light on the left and one on the right.

thnks for reply. is it too much trouble to ask you to post a pic of your torch mounting? if yes, no problem. I will join the next night macro outing and see it myself.

but could you pls let me know what torches are u using? LED types? if so, how many lumens rating? and are they identical?

sorry for the long-windedness. I am trying to avoid wearing a head band mounted with a torch. ha ha....

thanks.

[tchuanye]

Interesting technique. Well exposed and sharp! Eager to see your set up too!

[rain5533]

Nice shots, very clear for water droplets
maybe i will try to get the Teleconvertor x2 for my 105mm vr = 210mm F5.6 hehe.

[Mars]

Excellent series.....love your #2 pic.

[mousedeers]

Originally Posted by B-setting thnks for reply. is it too much trouble to ask you to post a pic of your torch mounting? if yes, no problem. I will join the next night macro outing and see it myself. but could you pls let me know what torches are u using? LED types? if so, how many lumens rating? and are they identical? sorry for the long-windedness. I am trying to avoid wearing a head band mounted with a torch. ha ha.... thanks.

I will post the set up. The torch is LED type very small side using 3 AA batteries. You can get it at sungai Road flea market, Golden Miles army shop, cost $5 to 8 you much know how to bargain normally they quote you high price. It is made in China no warranty.

Originally Posted by tchuanye Interesting technique. Well exposed and sharp! Eager to see your set up too!

Will post the set up .

Originally Posted by rain5533 Nice shots, very clear for water droplets maybe i will try to get the Teleconvertor x2 for my 105mm vr = 210mm F5.6 hehe.

Use 1.7XTC is better.

Originally Posted by Mars Excellent series.....love your #2 pic.

Thanks.

[mousedeers]

Here is the set up. You dont need to wire up the switch, use the torch switch is ok.
If you a better idea hope you can share.

[rain5533]

Originally Posted by mousedeers I will post the set up. The torch is LED type very small side using 3 AA batteries. You can get it at sungai Road flea market, Golden Miles army shop, cost $5 to 8 you much know how to bargain normally they quote you high price. It is made in China no warranty. Will post the set up . Use 1.7XTC is better. Thanks.

thanks for your advisable x1.7 TC = 178.5mm F4 wow.
but only can get the original nikon about $600 below,
so far no 3rd party to made for x1.7.
thanks for your sharing your tools. haha
look like great, really is DIY.

TroyP he also sharing how to use the 50mm with Raynox DCR-250.

i only have it LED touch light with recharger battery. RM12 = $5.

[kohhy6]

AS usual, nice series & interesting way of using LED torch too!

Did you DIY your bracket? Nice job!

[tchuanye]

Looks very good and proper for a DIY !

So normal settings you shoot? or different way of shooting? Notice your BG is bright, so slower shutter?

[alan choo]

HI, Mousedeers, After so many modifications to your diffuser,you now go into LED.But the LED indeed looks good.The color is natural unless you PP. BTW what was the speed in your A mode.? Was it fast enough to handheld at f16.?

[Numnumball]

Hi Mousedeers,

Your images never fail to impress and amaze, luv #3!

Very nice series!

[B-setting]

hi mousedeer,

hats off to you! it is a fantastic set-up. i can never imagine that we could mod the switch on/switch off wires to each of the torches.

and that aluminium bracket is nice.

anyway, that must be a heavy and cumbersome contraption to move between shrubs and tall grass. but we can see the effort is worth it. all your pics are fantastically vivid and clean!

[mousedeers]

The aperture speed is shown. 1/40, 1/100, 1/160, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/320 respectively.

Originally Posted by kohhy6 AS usual, nice series & interesting way of using LED torch too! Did you DIY your bracket? Nice job!

Yes, the brakets are DIY

Originally Posted by tchuanye Looks very good and proper for a DIY ! So normal settings you shoot? or different way of shooting? Notice your BG is bright, so slower shutter?

Yes, it is normal setting and normal shooting, tripod used, aperture mode. I did not bother about the BG let the camera to do the job, it turned out surprisingly good.

Originally Posted by alan choo HI, Mousedeers, After so many modifications to your diffuser,you now go into LED.But the LED indeed looks good.The color is natural unless you PP. BTW what was the speed in your A mode.? Was it fast enough to handheld at f16.?

Look at the infos certain speed should be able to handhelp. The torch light will give more blue color so setting of the WB color chart is needed.

Originally Posted by Numnumball Hi Mousedeers, Your images never fail to impress and amaze, luv #3! Very nice series!

Thanks for the kind words.