beginner macro

Justin Thomas

Feedback and C&C requested. I'm in highschool and also new to photography and this forum. Thanks ahead, for your time!


Canon EOS Rebel XS 1000D, lens 18-55mm, Bower Macro 58 SER II lens. 55mm focal length,
Exposer time 1/40, f/5.6, shooting mode M, ISO 1600, RAW.
Advice is welcomed. Thank you.

Lord Vetinari

Not bad but very noisy picture from the high ISO
Brian v.

Justin Thomas

noisy picture from the high ISO
I've noted the noise problem. Thank you very much for your time, sir!

Chrissiebeez_NL

peace brother!

Its a good start. I'm looking forward to what you can manage with the macro (adapter?)lens. If you have a (dedicated) flash, try using that to increase the depth of field and reduce the ISO. Since you're just beginning in macro and (im guessing) do not have all the sweet accessories, try reverse lens macro as well. It can get you pretty good results without an expensive lens.

good luck!

Justin Thomas

Ceiling Fan On Applesauce
Thank you very much for all the advice!

Canon EOS Rebel XS 1000D, lens 18-55mm, 55mm focal length,
Exposer time 1/15, f/5.6, shooting mode M, ISO 200, RAW.

I'm attempting to learn Canon camera and Corel PaintShop Photo Pro software. This pic is still too noisy but I thought I should show that I'm still working on projects.
It's hard to come up with some cheap long tubes... Can you tell me about reverse lens macros please?

R. Scott

The use of a simple reverse adapter allows you to mount a normal lens backward on your camera, thereby allowing it to focus much more closely than normal and effectively use it as a macro lens. You won't have autofocus or autometering, but it is a great, inexpensive way to get started with macro. Since most manufacturers' 50mm lenses are some of the sharpest made, you will probably find the results superior to using a screw-on type macro adapter.

Justin Thomas

Thanks!
I've read about the reverse lens macro on this forum. It's time to aquire the part. Thanks for the advice! I will be on the hunt for that reverse adapter.

Justin Thomas

Reverse 55mm lens macro coming next.
Still battling noise and learning software.
1) Info. unknown on first picture.



2)


Camera Model Name
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.6
Shooting Date/Time
5/9/2010 17:27:39
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/4Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.6
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length
55.0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
Manual (MF)
Picture Style
Standard
Parameters
Tone Curve : Standard
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : 0
Sharpness : 3
Color saturation : 0
Color tone : 0
Long exposure noise reduction : Disable
High ISO speed noise reduction : Disable
Highlight tone priority : -
Color matrix
-
Color Space
sRGB

Justin Thomas

First Reverse 55mm lens macro

1) Brand new Tool Shop brand 5/16" brad point drill bit.



Camera Model Name
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.6
Shooting Date/Time
5/11/2010 19:02:25
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/5Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F0.0
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
400
Lens
-
Focal Length
0.0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
On
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
Manual (MF)
Picture Style
Standard
Parameters
Tone Curve : Standard
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : 0
Sharpness : 3
Color saturation : 0
Color tone : 0
Long exposure noise reduction : Disable
High ISO speed noise reduction : Disable
Highlight tone priority : -
Color matrix
-
Color Space
sRGB
File Size
9551 KB
Dust Delete Data
No
Drive Mode
Shooting with self-timer