In reply to Post #1435
Thanks David
I think I did read something about the blurring problem on a forum linked to my research on adaptors. Appeared to be how the adaptor was fitted to the camera. If I can find the link I will let you know about it.
On a different topic check out this web page. www.thomasshahan.com, sorry can't do links.
This guy produces world class shots using the reversed lens technique on equipment that most people would consign to the bin.
He shoots a number of shots of live subjects in the field and slightly alters the focusing point for each shot and them layer stacks them.
There is an article in the November issue of Digital SLR photography which outlines his approach.
Thanks David
I think I did read something about the blurring problem on a forum linked to my research on adaptors. Appeared to be how the adaptor was fitted to the camera. If I can find the link I will let you know about it.
On a different topic check out this web page. www.thomasshahan.com, sorry can't do links.
This guy produces world class shots using the reversed lens technique on equipment that most people would consign to the bin.
He shoots a number of shots of live subjects in the field and slightly alters the focusing point for each shot and them layer stacks them.
There is an article in the November issue of Digital SLR photography which outlines his approach.
In reply to Post #1436
Thanks 60s rules, I have the same problem mate, can't get the hang of posting links on here.
Amazing shots
Thanks 60s rules, I have the same problem mate, can't get the hang of posting links on here.
Amazing shots
In reply to Post #1438
Thanks Neil for the link.
I think I must give this approach a go. Reversing rings are only around £13 but the down side is that you need to be able to manually set the aperture on the lens so you need to get a non electric lens which is not a problem with Canon FD lenses.
SEE UPDATE ON 1440
The working distances are very short from subject to lens coupled with very, very limited depth of field. Lighting the subject could also pose a problem but the good thing is that this approach is not driven by buying ultra expensive gear.
It can't be as easy as it sounds otherwise everybody would be doing it. The photos illustrated are of live subjects taken in the field which poses its own set of problems.
I did notice a number of Carl Zeiss std lenses for sale, which are superb optics, expensive but perhaps something to work up to.
Thanks Neil for the link.
I think I must give this approach a go. Reversing rings are only around £13 but the down side is that you need to be able to manually set the aperture on the lens so you need to get a non electric lens which is not a problem with Canon FD lenses.
SEE UPDATE ON 1440
The working distances are very short from subject to lens coupled with very, very limited depth of field. Lighting the subject could also pose a problem but the good thing is that this approach is not driven by buying ultra expensive gear.
It can't be as easy as it sounds otherwise everybody would be doing it. The photos illustrated are of live subjects taken in the field which poses its own set of problems.
I did notice a number of Carl Zeiss std lenses for sale, which are superb optics, expensive but perhaps something to work up to.
In reply to Post #1439
Reversed lens update
Canon strike again. It appears that the FD range of lenses are required to be attached to the Camera before manual aperture settings can be set.
The very old lenses have a fixing which allows this, the hunt is on. The lens does not have to be Canon as the adaptor has to be a canon fit but the other end is a screw fit so as long as the lens does not need to be attached directly to the camera in conventional mode to be able to manually adjust the aperture and the filter size is available you should be in business.
On the good side I have found a brilliant lens adaptor for FD to EOS. When fitted it fools the system into thinking it has a EF lens attached and you have selected manual focusing. On the exposure front you can still use some of the auto functions and of course manual.
The lens is Hoya optical glass for infinity correction and can be removed for true macro work thus using a uncorrected lens.
Made by an ex Canon technician at £60+ it is streets ahead of the Plastic/rubbish glass lenses found in overseas offerings and does not fall to bits.
Will give a report when it arrives
Reversed lens update
Canon strike again. It appears that the FD range of lenses are required to be attached to the Camera before manual aperture settings can be set.
The very old lenses have a fixing which allows this, the hunt is on. The lens does not have to be Canon as the adaptor has to be a canon fit but the other end is a screw fit so as long as the lens does not need to be attached directly to the camera in conventional mode to be able to manually adjust the aperture and the filter size is available you should be in business.
On the good side I have found a brilliant lens adaptor for FD to EOS. When fitted it fools the system into thinking it has a EF lens attached and you have selected manual focusing. On the exposure front you can still use some of the auto functions and of course manual.
The lens is Hoya optical glass for infinity correction and can be removed for true macro work thus using a uncorrected lens.
Made by an ex Canon technician at £60+ it is streets ahead of the Plastic/rubbish glass lenses found in overseas offerings and does not fall to bits.
Will give a report when it arrives
Some very useful information on this site check it out
http://macrophotographyforbeginners.blogspot.com/
http://macrophotographyforbeginners.blogspot.com/
In reply to Post #1442
All you need to know and then some. Very lucky to have found that site. Looks as if a reverse lens on the EOS is not a proposition. With the lens on you can select an aperture Take the lens off and reverse it the aperture setting is applied but you can't alter it. You are able to change shutter speed which in theory should get a result but I have yet to test this out in a real situation.
Should have the FD/EOS adaptor in the morning so for now it looks like the big cost saving on the FD lens adapted to EF. According to the technician you have to focus manually, which I do on close up, so not a problem. Due to the chip in the adaptor the camera thinks you have an EF lens attached switched to manual focusing so the rest should work OK, fingers crossed.
When I was looking at this guys site Lens Doctor I came across a 50mm f1.4 lens which was an option on a camera sold by Dixons who were daft enough to employ me as a branch manager back in the day.
He had refurbished it and converted it to a Canon fit, and gave it top marks as a brilliant standard lens which was reflected in the very high cost and I am talking large. The thing is I am sure that I sold a relative of mine a camera with this lens attached. I know that it is in a draw gathering dust so perhaps a deal can be done.
UPDATE
Just noticed that a Vivitar 90mm F2.8 Macro (1/1) went for £99 this evening on the bay Canon FD fit, just looked at an independant review which says that it is better than the Canon 100mm F4
All you need to know and then some. Very lucky to have found that site. Looks as if a reverse lens on the EOS is not a proposition. With the lens on you can select an aperture Take the lens off and reverse it the aperture setting is applied but you can't alter it. You are able to change shutter speed which in theory should get a result but I have yet to test this out in a real situation.
Should have the FD/EOS adaptor in the morning so for now it looks like the big cost saving on the FD lens adapted to EF. According to the technician you have to focus manually, which I do on close up, so not a problem. Due to the chip in the adaptor the camera thinks you have an EF lens attached switched to manual focusing so the rest should work OK, fingers crossed.
When I was looking at this guys site Lens Doctor I came across a 50mm f1.4 lens which was an option on a camera sold by Dixons who were daft enough to employ me as a branch manager back in the day.
He had refurbished it and converted it to a Canon fit, and gave it top marks as a brilliant standard lens which was reflected in the very high cost and I am talking large. The thing is I am sure that I sold a relative of mine a camera with this lens attached. I know that it is in a draw gathering dust so perhaps a deal can be done.
UPDATE
Just noticed that a Vivitar 90mm F2.8 Macro (1/1) went for £99 this evening on the bay Canon FD fit, just looked at an independant review which says that it is better than the Canon 100mm F4
In reply to Post #1443
Evening all.
I have a photography C&G college submission due in February and Ive got the 10 images required but need names for them, Ive come with a few but would love some ideas from you guys.
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Evening all.
I have a photography C&G college submission due in February and Ive got the 10 images required but need names for them, Ive come with a few but would love some ideas from you guys.
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Thanks in advance
In reply to Post #1444
This is hard but:
1 Reflections
3 Energy
5 Rebirth
6 Question
7 Tranquility
10 Slower pace.
This is hard but:
1 Reflections
3 Energy
5 Rebirth
6 Question
7 Tranquility
10 Slower pace.
In reply to Post #1445
Thanks pal. I like your thinking, I'll look in to those
Thanks pal. I like your thinking, I'll look in to those
In reply to Post #1446
Messing about with my 105, Caught this Lacewing sneaking a peek through my double glazing
Messing about with my 105, Caught this Lacewing sneaking a peek through my double glazing
In reply to Post #1447
Such obliging bugs in your neck of the woods, love it
Such obliging bugs in your neck of the woods, love it
I think these are Welcome Swallow fledglings being fed. Taken in a park in Sydney.
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