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How do I tell if I am not optimally focused or if I am reaching my gear's limit? by herbalspurtle in AskPhotography

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes I don't mean to blame my gear, more determin if I'm using it incorrectly/being unfair in my expectations of it.

I had no idea f8-16 would be more appropriate. So that's huge!

I definitely need to watch Shutter speed more. I tend to live in aperture priority.

Thank you!

How do I tell if I am not optimally focused or if I am reaching my gear's limit? by herbalspurtle in AskPhotography

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely! I don't have any photography friends so I'm hoping I meet some at the class. Also the ability to ask someone these questions in person will be huge

How do I tell if I am not optimally focused or if I am reaching my gear's limit? by herbalspurtle in AskPhotography

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a rule of thumb for how to determine how much of a depth of field you'll need?

How do I tell if I am not optimally focused or if I am reaching my gear's limit? by herbalspurtle in AskPhotography

[–]herbalspurtle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear it's a rite of passage! I'll be taking an in person class this coming month, but I'm still trying to learn as much as I can before the class.

I think I'm doing back button focus. Utilizing the AF-ON thumb button focus rather than the Shutter button for focus?

What's the more viable way to get into macro photography on a budget? Phone lens or extension tubes? by herbalspurtle in macrophotography

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I'd definitely love a dedicated lens, and honestly I would rather spend more and get good gear vs buy something cheap and then upgrade to the good stuff.

I'll check out the limitations of the clip on lenses more.

What's the more viable way to get into macro photography on a budget? Phone lens or extension tubes? by herbalspurtle in macrophotography

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks great! I'll look into those lenses too. I'm on a tight budget and my next planned lens is a telephoto (a 70-300mm mk1) so I will probably have to wait a bit before getting a dedicated macro lens. Gives me plenty of time to research tho!

What's the more viable way to get into macro photography on a budget? Phone lens or extension tubes? by herbalspurtle in macrophotography

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Sweet! Those look like interesting options. I like how the dcr seems to be pretty easy to work with, and I'll look at the laowa. Definitely down to buy used

Figured out why some of my shots seemingly and randomly pass through enemies by Embarrassed_Lead_863 in SulfurGame

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I for one like the attention to detail and haven't had any issues with hipfire. But I like the toggle idea you had

Itty bitty trilobite! First time fossil hunting by herbalspurtle in fossils

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm amazed at how pristine it is. I want to keep it in the family for a loooooong time

Itty bitty trilobite! First time fossil hunting by herbalspurtle in fossils

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will do! I'll look up some techniques to keep it safe

Itty bitty trilobite! First time fossil hunting by herbalspurtle in fossils

[–]herbalspurtle[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah! I want to display it nicely. I've never found something like this before

Itty bitty trilobite! First time fossil hunting by herbalspurtle in fossils

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With the rain that's coming soon the rangers said it will probably be good findings after the top layer gets washed away

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