Old_Contax_User
Active Member
Hi Max,
In spite of the difficulties you had you still got the focus right on, which is a big thing.
Outdoor macros are always very difficult with breezes working against you. I've heard of people bringing a spring type clothes pin and a piece of a wire hanger to restrain the stem's movement. May work, I've just never tried it.
With the 3 tubes you're working at a little over 1:1 with the 50mm and a little under with the 85mm. The exposure correction is (1+M)^2 or in this case (1+1)^2 or 4 times normal.
These 2 factors require larger f-stops which cut the depth of field.
So it's always a compromise. Sharp focus on the subject is always most important and you definitely got that.
I do like this photo.
Bill
In spite of the difficulties you had you still got the focus right on, which is a big thing.
Outdoor macros are always very difficult with breezes working against you. I've heard of people bringing a spring type clothes pin and a piece of a wire hanger to restrain the stem's movement. May work, I've just never tried it.
With the 3 tubes you're working at a little over 1:1 with the 50mm and a little under with the 85mm. The exposure correction is (1+M)^2 or in this case (1+1)^2 or 4 times normal.
These 2 factors require larger f-stops which cut the depth of field.
So it's always a compromise. Sharp focus on the subject is always most important and you definitely got that.
I do like this photo.
Bill