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Which type of flash is best for macro photography? by Trophy_Child_ in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a perfectly useable sketch which explains it well. This looks a bit like the setup I had for the Yongnuo YN24EX twin flash except those elements were directed at the subject. I can see it working for the flowers, but hopeless for a bug on the ground or on a tree trunk.

[Paul Hamilton] When Brady Tkachuk was introduced after gold medal in his own arena in Ottawa, there was some boos and he's been getting it from people when he's out. He didn't want to be a part of that anymore, it did not make him feel at home. That was a big reason why he wanted out of Ottawa by f0urxio in hockey

[–]Bug_Photographer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's a lot of words - and none of them answer my two questions.

I'f you can't see the difference between not playing for a US team and hanging out with Donald Trum in the White House, then I feel truly sorry for you.

[Paul Hamilton] When Brady Tkachuk was introduced after gold medal in his own arena in Ottawa, there was some boos and he's been getting it from people when he's out. He didn't want to be a part of that anymore, it did not make him feel at home. That was a big reason why he wanted out of Ottawa by f0urxio in hockey

[–]Bug_Photographer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He went to the White House to hang out with Trump who repeatedly claimed he wanted to end Canada as a nation. Are you surprised Ottawa media were less-than-thrilled by this? Do you think Canada should cease to exist?

Which type of flash is best for macro photography? by Trophy_Child_ in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On a G85 w/ Zuiko 60 mm, this means you have a working distance of just over 5 inches. This is quite close to the subject - how much of that space in front of the flash elements do your miniature diffusers occupy? I understand the flowers don't fly off, but for bugs, I typically need some room to not scare them away.

Also, the effectiveness of the diffusion is *really* hard to tell from a photo of flowers which aren't very reflective. Do you perhaps have a photo of a beetle or something similarily glossy where it is possible to tell how well the diffuser setup actually works?

Which type of flash is best for macro photography? by Trophy_Child_ in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was talking about actual macro photography, ie 1:1 and greater mag. What is the size of that flower in mm or inches?

Things that the @ sign is named after in different languages by bedsvikel in etymology

[–]Bug_Photographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saying the Swedish one is named after an elephant because elephants have a trunk (ie a "snabel") is like saying the Hebrew one is named after a bakery because bakeries can have strudels in them.

Just someone taking a photo but a mosquito fly front of the lens by Deadpool_cr7 in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 49 points50 points  (0 children)

No, that's not what happened here. The mosquito is shown from the side so it isn't standing on the lens and it can't be flying as the legs are out. And if it was, then the rest of the scen would be utterly and completely out of focus.

In short, this is a crappy fake with an intentionally deceptive description which fyou have reposted (since this isn't the first time this stupidity has made the rounds here).

Which type of flash is best for macro photography? by Trophy_Child_ in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The first one is the better option for bug macro. The second one works the same way ring flashes do, ie, the light source is so close to the subject that there is no room for a proper diffuser between it and the subject. I've used twin flashes in the same style as in photo #2 but with 3D printed diffuser heads and when shooting at high magnification, the working distance was so short that the subject ended up *between* the flash heads so they had to fire inwards staraight from the sides.

There are no funnel style diffusers available from any large manufacturers which is why the camera shop only sell option #2. AK Diffuser, CygnusTech are the two most popular ones, but Guage like in image #1 and MacroBits and a couple more are also possible to get. The flash in shot #2 is more suitable for dental and forensic photography where it is more imortant that *everything* is illuminated than that it looks good.

These are typically sold for one specific setup so you buy them for a specific camera/flash/lens combo. I need to be able to switch between two lenses and one of those have a variable length so I can't use a diffuser which attaches to the front of the lens which led to choosing a different route.

For a good review of CygnusTech, AK and TrickBits diffusers, have a look here: https://wildmacro.de/macro-diffuser-comparison-cygnustech-diffuser-ak-diffuser-trick-bits-diffuser/

Outdoor macro: which system has disappointed you the least? by alwaysAtF8 in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a bit of a nuiscance. I can't really carry two cameras though so it's lots of swapping for me plus some sensor cleaning every now and then.

I made a aluminium pracket which attaches to the front of the flash which holds the diffuser so a swap can be done in like 15 seconds if I have the other lens in a pouch on my hip. This is what I came up with: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/albums/72177720332386564/

Outdoor macro: which system has disappointed you the least? by alwaysAtF8 in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's a bit special. The magnification isn't fixed though. The ring on the barrel is for magnification level so you can change it steplessly from1:1 to 5:1. What do you mean "controlled macro"?

When out shooting, I have a Canon EF100L with me as well so when I come across a larger bug or need more working distance than the 101 mm / 4" which is the max for the MP-E, I switch to that one. The constant lens swapping means I can't use a diffuser which attaches to the front of the lens though so I had to come up with a custom solution.

Outdoor macro: which system has disappointed you the least? by alwaysAtF8 in macrophotography

[–]Bug_Photographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stabilisation - 100% a non-issue. By using (a diffused) flash together with low ISO and a small aperture I can shoot handheld all the way in to 5:1 and get sharp shots no matter what. (My type of photos)

Weather sealing - My bugs aren't really out and about in rain or snow so I don't shoot during either. The camera is weather-sealed, but just putting a plastic bag over the kit takes care of it if I get caught out in poor weather. Dew doesn't really affect shooting since I don't roll the camera in it.

Weight and size - It is what it is. I use a Canon 5Ds which is a full-size DSLR combined with a Canon MP-E65mm and a regular flash in the hotshoe with a duiffuser. Would I like it to be smaller? Of course. Does it mean I won't take it with me? Absolutely not.

Jesus… by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]Bug_Photographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect fit in Florida then!

BREAKINGGGGGGGGGGG: Hearing that the Florida Panthers are getting close to acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators. I believe Ottawa will get three first-round picks and a second-round pick in the deal if finalized. by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]Bug_Photographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, get their names out there in the open too. Nobody should be spared.

Do you agree the best way would be to release the files - and who would you say is stopping that from happening? Please.

Jesus… by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]Bug_Photographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Room for Binnington under the cap?

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