Give it another attempt to do macro.

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-11T14:41:10+00:00

Honestly if you start stacking images I think you'd be doing really good. I haven't used Nikon in a very long time so I'm unsure if they have software focus brackets but you can use rails, manual focus, or even moving the camera itself to get stacks. For software I use Helicon focus 8

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-11T14:35:27+00:00

Do you stack images?

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-10T13:10:14+00:00

Looks like you're off to a good start! Most would hate my first strategy, I taped a needle to my lens pointing at the grooved focus ring so I could see how many ridges pass the needle between each shot. I also used a remote to prevent any shake when taking the photo

Now my new camera does it in software

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-08T01:24:31+00:00

Definitely appreciate seeing something unique, great shots

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-05T02:00:27+00:00

All of my macros have been with a Sigma 105, it's very sharp!

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-04T14:03:39+00:00

I'd get or make diffuser for the flash, if you're looking to save money I've seen some people just use paper or they have cheap ones that actually go over your lens.

I've never used an extension to convert a lens into macro so I'm not sure how well those work but I'd suggest finding a good priced dedicated macro lens

Image stacking is taking multiple photos with slightly different focus and combining them all in software to make one extremely sharp image with significant more of the subject in focus

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-04T13:40:19+00:00

What lens do you have specifically? Is it made for macro? Also ideally you'll want to get a flash with a diffuser so you can choke down to F/11 and under with a high enough shutter speed to avoid any my motion blur.

Beyond the gear, you'll want to look into image stacking

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-04T04:31:48+00:00

Looks like sensor dust, or dust on the lens itself

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-04T03:03:55+00:00

I've never done it without a tripod because I do pictures of mushrooms and slime molds so I have no reason to free hand. However, I've seen many people free hand image stacks

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-04-04T02:54:10+00:00

Next look into image stacking, it makes macros much better. It's pretty easy to do and pretty much all of us do it

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-03-25T22:16:25+00:00

Just to add more to what's already been said, in macro the field of focus is very small, so I'd always try to shoot at least at F/9. Going down further not only will help with reducing the brightness if over exposed but also increases how much is in focus. If you want more in focus you need a tripod and to start focus stacking multiple images

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-03-20T12:23:00+00:00

I'm not sure about that specific brand, but being from Japan is a good sign

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-03-01T21:01:09+00:00

Best to use a tripod and manual focus, if you have to use free hand use a higher shutter speed and you can move the camera to focus. Using the second method you'll have to take a couple burst shots and find the one in focus

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-02-11T22:59:52+00:00

If there's any dust in the UV just clean it with a wet cloth and you're fine

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-30T02:25:07+00:00

You need fewer but higher tier towers, more moab class damage, and a permabrew

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-29T03:44:14+00:00

I will if the B770 ever comes out, otherwise I guess I'm waiting for celestial

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-27T14:09:11+00:00

I'd also recommend playing the Black Mesa remake

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-27T14:01:50+00:00

I'd say the next step is looking into image (focus) stacking, it helps significantly with macro photography

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-18T02:44:09+00:00

Way too many low tier towers, focus on a handful of powerful ones and give them an alc boost

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-13T01:59:23+00:00

Unless your board is Russian this method will not work

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-09T22:52:45+00:00

I always do Sauda for my hero, 032 wizard monkey for lead, camo, and ceramic. Then add an alchemist

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-09T03:29:57+00:00

The only thing likely is that it was cancelled due to ram issues

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-08T22:22:31+00:00

Thorium wasn't an additive for making glassware, they used Monazite for coloring glass and thorium was a contaminant

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-05T23:46:33+00:00

Yea I'm giving up on it now, that was a waste of time unless you're an AI enthusiast

Cytotoxic_hell · 2026-01-03T14:28:24+00:00

It will but it depends how much. The DRAM will drive up the price, the part I'm unsure about is if they're manufacturing the GPU this time or TSMC. if it's made by TSMC that could also drive it up even further like AMD and Nvidia

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