Second attempt with MP-E 65

canon400d

I put this wee fellow on his back to stop him from running away as there was no way I could focus him with my MP-E. I think he was so tired being on his back when I turned him over he laid long enough for me to take a second shot. However. I used a small standard lamp on the wee critter on a white piece of paper and I used my 40D with the 580 flash. I took loads of shots and I just do not know how on earth I can improve my shots from what I have put on here. I am sure Brian will tell me the correct name of this wee fellow as we call them Slatey Backs.

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http://canon400d.smugmug.com/photos/259088488_v8Pi3-L.jpg





Cheers
Bob

Lord Vetinari

canon400d wrote:

I put this wee fellow on his back to stop him from running away as there was no way I could focus him with my MP-E. I think he was so tired being on his back when I turned him over he laid long enough for me to take a second shot. However. I used a small standard lamp on the wee critter on a white piece of paper and I used my 40D with the 580 flash. I took loads of shots and I just do not know how on earth I can improve my shots from what I have put on here. I am sure Brian will tell me the correct name of this wee fellow as we call them Slatey Backs.

http://canon400d.smugmug.com/photos/259088439_UTtgU-L.jpg

http://canon400d.smugmug.com/photos/259088488_v8Pi3-L.jpg

Cheers
Bob

Not bad Bob but you can do better - it's a woodlouse.

Not sure what mag you were using but it looks to be around 3 or 4:1 - I'd practice a bit more at lower magnifications around 2:1 first to get used to the lens and the incredibly thin DOF.
Brian V.

Skippy

canon400d wrote:

I put this wee fellow on his back to stop him from running away as there was no way I could focus him with my MP-E. I think he was so tired being on his back when I turned him over he laid long enough for me to take a second shot. However. I used a small standard lamp on the wee critter on a white piece of paper and I used my 40D with the 580 flash. I took loads of shots and I just do not know how on earth I can improve my shots from what I have put on here. I am sure Brian will tell me the correct name of this wee fellow as we call them Slatey Backs.

http://canon400d.smugmug.com/photos/259088439_UTtgU-L.jpg

http://canon400d.smugmug.com/photos/259088488_v8Pi3-L.jpg

Cheers
Bob

Hi Bob, I read what Brian wrote in reply to your post.
The DOF on the MPE-65 is quite a challenge to me too.
I usually stay around the 2:1 to 3:1 ....practice is what will help us improve on our technique.

I haven't used my gear much at all since the trip to USA last year.
You'll get there Bob ... Skippy
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canon400d

Skippy wrote:

Hi Bob, I read what Brian wrote in reply to your post.
The DOF on the MPE-65 is quite a challenge to me too.
I usually stay around the 2:1 to 3:1 ....practice is what will help us improve on our technique.

I haven't used my gear much at all since the trip to USA last year.
You'll get there Bob ... Skippy
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Thanks Brian and Skip I really do appreciate what you are saying and I will forget about anything over 2:1 but will always remember the settings Brian gave me. I must admit the 1:1 is excellent. Oh yes Skip practice, practice practice and that is what I am intending to do. I love photography and you and Brian give us so much reassurance that really keeps me and I am sure everyone else striving on hoping for perfection as you have achieved.
Cheers
Bob