My 1st attempt on canon MP E65mm !!

[LuckySingh]

This lens is suppose to be the god of macro lens ....
I don't hve the full equipment yet this is very hard to focus since being only manual and with no focus ring ..
Pictures r shot in a semi sunny day
Any ways this is my 1st attempt with my shaking hands no tripod no flash or other gear !!!
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/canon%20MP%20E65mm/IMG_4133_zps15116504.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/canon%20MP%20E65mm/IMG_4175_zps51749bdc.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/canon%20MP%20E65mm/IMG_4181_zps8ecd6129.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/canon%20MP%20E65mm/IMG_4183_zpsfa0aad2c.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/canon%20MP%20E65mm/IMG_4217_zpsb4d4f6a5.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/canon%20MP%20E65mm/IMG_4226_zps9182cc3d.jpg


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Lucky Singh

[Sherita]

Looks like a very nice start! I like it :)

[Gseclipse02]

i was really expecting reef pictures

[envy]

nice pics I recommend camera exchange if your looking for a nice sturdy stand I picked up my gitzo stand there a couple of years ago and have no complaints. I'm pretty sure they can point you in the right direction for lighting and other equipment.

[LuckySingh]

I haven't practiced much since than ....
Close macro does require a nice flash ...
That's the next equipment on my list ..trying to hunt some used one in eBay for a better price ...


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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

I've never used flash..... There's ways around flash...


the god of macro lenses IMO is the 100mm IS USM....


i bought the non IS, I couldn't justify spending anymore :/

Decent start.... Let see some reef shots now!!

[350gt]

I received a cheapo dynex tripod for my birthday from a friend..... And it works.. Maybe someday I will spruce for something better....
maybe not ;)

[LuckySingh]

Tony I also hve the same macro lens as u do ..
But canon 65 mpe is different and whole new world if can get around it ...
Closer u get in macro shots more light u need ..
Working distance on this macro lens on 1x is 5" and on 5x is roughly around 1" ..so flash light is must or u get absolutely blurry and dark pictures


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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

Can I borrow it ;)

Lol

What settings are you using?

[LuckySingh]

As now I am not using any tripod and trying to learn capturing macro images by holding camera in my hands ..i set my ISO anywhere between 100 to 400 depending upon the movement of the object and my hands ....
Also this lens is not ideal for reef shots !!


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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

Why is that?

[350gt]

just read up on the lens.... yup says it isnt the best for reef shots. Although I did see a few on RC.


So your planning on getting into this macro stuff? I really want a new lens...

[LuckySingh]

Why is that?

I might trade my reg 100mm for L series or even sigma 150mm depending upon the time


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Lucky Singh

[Gseclipse02]

for macro shots wouldn't you want the stability of a tripod ?

[LuckySingh]

Not necessarily....
Also L series are IS version and sigmas got OS.


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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

I wouldn't shoot macro without a tripod... Even with IS, the slightest movement will alter the image.

[LuckySingh]

All these pics were shot without a tripod ...these are old pics using canon100mm reg lense no L series ...does not hve any image stabilization ...
I no longer hve this lense

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/lobo%20and%20nems/IMG_4074_zps24dc8ff8.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/lobo%20and%20nems/IMG_4019_zps72bfaf5f.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/lobo%20and%20nems/IMG_3516.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/lobo%20and%20nems/IMG_3501.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/01152012/IMG_3400.jpg


http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/lsingh1/100411-2/IMG_2888.jpg









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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

They look great but on the 2nd one of the anemone, I can see some blur on the tentacles..


not saying you can't take pics without a tripod, but definitely helps.....especially when a long shutter is being used, the more stable the camera the less ISO you have to use.... Meaning no blown out pics....

excuse my terminology as I am still learning too...

[LuckySingh]

I know buddy I am just trying to get use to of not using tripod that's it ...
I got a tripod laying around but it's pain dealing with it ...
Maybe one day I can take Gud pictures ..
Those new L series are really Gud ...trust me under really need a tripod for those ..yea if u use em it's a plus


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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

Your welcome to borrow mine if you want to try for yourself..... I guarantee you will buy one after.


also a remote helps too, I bought a cheapie off amazon.

[LuckySingh]

Your welcome to borrow mine if you want to try for yourself..... I guarantee you will buy one after.


also a remote helps too, I bought a cheapie off amazon.

Which remote r u using


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Lucky Singh

[350gt]

Hey there is a 17-40L lens on Craigslist right now.... I'm in contact with the guy but might pass.... Need a better everyday lens and might settle for a 17-85mm lens..

[350gt]

Which remote r u using


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Lucky Singh


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003Y35VJA/ref=redir_mdp_mobile


its great for the price, couldn't justify spending more for the canon brand.... Only problem is you have to take the battery out to turn it off....... Which I'm fine with now......