Macro with old gears....the agony (mostly) and some ecstasy.


Posted by Darren5907 on Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:41 am

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For sentimental reason (and some pragmatism), brought along the ancient 350D and the extinct 50mm Sigma macro lens out for a macro shoot.
The lens affords hardly any working distance and most subjects can only shoot from far (=wastage). Thought at least the ancient 350D has no hidden problems. When I turned on the computer, saw there was fungus at the corners of the image.Used a bit of healing function to clear the fungal growth for this pic of Common Grass Yellow.

On a day capped by neckache and swollen feet, this is the only redeemer.

AP mode, f6.3, 1/200, 350D+ 50mm Sigma macro, no flash, handhold approach, no crop.

Hope its a nice view and comments welcomed.

_MG_7101-1024pix by Darren, on Flickr

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by Craig Lipski on Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:55 am
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You nailed it - 50mm uncropped in post, you had to be close, w/ darn little dof - outstanding.
 

by david fletcher on Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:09 am
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Craig Lipski wrote: You nailed it - 50mm uncropped in post, you had to be close, w/ darn little dof  - outstanding.
+1.  Nailed it Darren!
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by Carol Clarke on Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:38 pm
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You must be happy with this one! A beauty Darren.

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by Tom Whelan on Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:30 pm
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The wing detail is excellent, so is the light.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:00 am
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Great to see great stuff with old gear! Lovely shot-beautiful detail in the b-fly.
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by Darren5907 on Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:10 am
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Thanks everyone. :)
 

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