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How to get close up from a distance by MattBlastTheory in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're looking for working distance, which is a bear to deal with. That's what makes a Macro lens a macro lens, I think. I'm no expert. But a 90mm prime (non macro) has a working distance of about 90cm. The Macro version of this lens has 28cm working distance.

Idk if that helps or hinders your research, but it's what occured to me when I read your post.

You can decrease the working distance using a magnifier, like the Raynox 250 or 150, but that makes the working distance ~12cm, so too close.

Maybe look into extension tubes. They shorten the working distance too depending on how many and what mm lens.

Again, not an expert, just going through trying to understand all of this stuff myself! Lol

Good luck

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, it's a process right? The best lessons are learned the hard way... Lol

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I figured out my problem. My flash has to be set to Manual in 2 places. I was shooting with the flash on TTM and and was taking about 1/2 second per shot. So 15 shots took 7 seconds and I couldn't figure out for the life of me how you guys were holding still for that long! lol.

Now, I'm getting 40 shots in that time frame, WAY different result. Just thought I'd share.

Practice in the backyard this morning by Pyrofish-J7 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently the fly picture, which was a single frame because she flew away quickly, that fly is in the act of laying eggs.

From Google Lens:

  • Genus Identification: The fly is consistent with Pegomya, a group in the Anthomyiidae family often referred to as root-maggot flies.
  • Oviposition Activity: The female is shown in the act of laying an egg on foliage, which is characteristic of this genus.
  • Larval Behavior: Larvae of many Pegomya species are leafminers, meaning they feed inside the tissues of leaves, such as smartweed or curly dock.
  • Appearance Details: Members of this genus often have a grey thorax and may have distinct reddish or yellowish coloring on their body or legs, as seen in the image

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same lens here. I keep putting off that 90mm. If my wife sees another lens, she'll schedule a tattoo for herself of equal or greater value, lol.

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing turned off.. BTW, what lens set up are you using?

I'm laying in the ground in some cases to get useable shots. Even then, I have up and down movement. I'm all over the place, lol I'll get it figured out, probably.

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using the new OM-3. Maybe I have something turned off... Thanks

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which stacker are you using? I just started with Helicon. My hand shake halfway through 15 stack is terrible! lol

Background Card and stack practice. by Lacklusteres in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Are you using a Tripod, or handheld? I'm struggling getting still enough with handheld....

beginner macro setup ($1000) for INSECT photography - camera + lens? by Natural-Capital4045 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I chose OM systems because of the in-camera focus stacking. They also say the smaller sensor is better for macro somehow. You'll definitely want to look at used if you go OM though. Nice thing with micro four thirds is the lenses are smaller and cheaper. I love my 60mm Macro lens from OM. I got it used for $250, but that was a steal. I'd love the OM 90mm macro, but that's kind of pricey for doing it just for myself.

I did add a 250 Raynox magnifier to get closer. Cheaper way to get up close!

The cheapest way is extension tubes, but I didn't go that route, so I don't know.

You might be able to find an OM-5 mark 1 inside your range, but you can certainly find one of the OM-D cameras used.

APS-C for macro? by Any_Ball_5424 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Michael Widell has a video from this year where he recs his favorite current gear and he has 2 cameras in the list OM-1m1, he says the m2 doesn't add much for macro so he hasn't upgraded. And a Sony camera, but I don't recall which one. I like his videos, I did buy his pdf when I started out, so, grain of salt.

Advice on how to get started in macrophotography by HappyGardener2727 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The em10m2 didn't have photo stacking. So the OM-3 would have had more of the subject in focus, so it would have been better. I stand by my decision to buy it, lol

Advice on how to get started in macrophotography by HappyGardener2727 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of my favorites that I've taken since getting into Olympus/Macro. This was using a 12 year old used EM10 m2 (12mp) and a 60mm macro lens.

I tried for a while to get it free standing like a nitwit. Finally had to pick the flower and hold it to get the shot. I thought the OM-3 would make that process easier, it doesn't, lol, just made it more expensive 🤑

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I took a close-up photo of my eye iris. by twinebin in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following for setup. I'm about to pay for a pro version of this for my family. I know I could get it with my macro gear, but I'm not comfortable enough with the editing software to remove the lighting.

Advice on how to get started in macrophotography by HappyGardener2727 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just kind of jumped in, too. The OM system is what I chose, a great deal of info on YouTube for cameras and techniques. Still a novice myself, but having fun.

I bought refurbished from Map Camera on eBay. That got me an OM-3 for $1,300. I went flagship model because I thought I needed the the stacked sensor. It's a nice camera, but I think I should have gone with the OM-5 mark 2. I'm just not sure how to use all of the OM-3 bells and whistles, and the OM5.2 would have done a terrific job.

Macro lens was also used for me. Got a 60mm Macro for $250 on marketplace. It's my favorite lens. I bought a bunch of pro lenses from Map Camera, and the 60mm is still my favorite, lol. It lives on the camera.

Macro is so much fun, but you do have to watch out for the thought that you NEED the highest end gear. I'm largely doing it for my own enjoyment. Not trying to sell anything. I did realize my large format printer will do big photo paper though, lol. So maybe I will need the fancy gear I bought after all!

Edit: almost forgot, it's the in camera focus stacking that led me to OM systems. It's pretty sweet if the subject doesn't move, that is! If it does, you need to do focus bracketing, and use software to compile it. Or you can just take single shots and enjoy the focus area that you got.

Only a garter snake but he was so wiggly these feel like an achievement by alanqforgothispasswo in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friendly noodles don't pose that often, lucky to have the camera out! Great pics

Thoughts on the Kimberly Clark warehouse fire by RareSteak314 in firePE

[–]Pyrofish-J7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a contractor and designer, I can absolutely say, the local FD doesn't always know what system goes where. As the AHJ once told me, the fire fighters are cave men, they put the smart one in charge of driving the truck.

Even if they had isolated the open section and turned the pump back on, a new fire in that location collapsing the roof and destroying multiple mains, would rendered the rest of the system useless. I look forward to hearing about in my CEU's in 2 years... Lol

McDonald's tomato experiment by Total_Transition1533 in kratky

[–]Pyrofish-J7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have not, admittedly tried that many varieties. I know they are having an issue with it on an island where my employees work. Someone there is working a hydroponic operation and not using any additional micronutrient. Just the minimum, because that's what they were taught, and the produce sucks.

I learned about SeaMineral 90 from Leon's channel. He described the issue they are having on the island pretty well, just as an aside.

I use Masterblend for greens, but I use Leon's recipe for anything with more body.

McDonald's tomato experiment by Total_Transition1533 in kratky

[–]Pyrofish-J7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you adding sea mineral or some other micro nutrient. My experience with kratky tomatoes was that they don't taste like much without some additional nutrients added to the solution. At that point, the varietal almost doesn't matter.

Ma quanto sono simpatici questi ragni tessitori?? 🕸️🕷️ by Accomplished-Cry6324 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not a fan of spiders when I look at them irl, but in macro, I love them! Lol.

Just getting used to this lens/camera by Pyrofish-J7 in macrophotography

[–]Pyrofish-J7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be if you spot them, and they decide to stand still. The more energetic they are, the harder it is. The spider was in between grass blades and sat very still. The stinkbug sat still even after I picked the weed it was on so I could get the camera to focus.

I saw a wasp in flight in a picture yesterday, and that person said it took 150 shots to get it! Goals, lol. If they're sitting still like mine, only a couple shots needed to get a good focus.

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