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« on: January 16, 2008, 11:00:20 AM » |
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i am thinking of shooting bugs. what would be a good lens to start off with? the 100?
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2008, 11:10:17 AM » |
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skittish bug use 180, otherwise 100 is good.
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2008, 11:20:37 AM » |
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skittish bug use 180, otherwise 100 is good.
180? must buy L ah?  |
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2008, 11:28:19 AM » |
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180 for more working distance so you have a smaller chance of frightening the subject. if don't buy L then buy tamron lah.
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 11:32:02 AM » |
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i am thinking of shooting bugs. what would be a good lens to start off with? the 100?
dun shot models like they are bugs hor....  the 180 for bugs is the best bet... |
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2008, 11:35:43 AM » |
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180 for more working distance so you have a smaller chance of frightening the subject. if don't buy L then buy tamron lah.
wah lau. so the canon 100 leh? |
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 11:36:20 AM » |
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dun shot models like they are bugs hor.... the 180 for bugs is the best bet... don't worry. i got phobia of bugs. they freak me out.  |
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 11:36:26 AM » |
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my spider shots are all done with canon 100. make sure to flash. remember that you have to hand hold to track those moving insects like spiders and ants, to hand hold a 100 with a mounted 550EX, trying to achieve critical focus (especially if you have no split image prism screen) I already sweat like a pig.
remember, you must get focus on the bug's eye!
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2008, 11:40:46 AM » |
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my spider shots are all done with canon 100. make sure to flash. remember that you have to hand hold to track those moving insects like spiders and ants, to hand hold a 100 with a mounted 550EX, trying to achieve critical focus (especially if you have no split image prism screen) I already sweat like a pig.
remember, you must get focus on the bug's eye!
cannot use tripod ah? they move too fast issit? can use something to stun them so they don't move or not? |
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2008, 11:42:08 AM » |
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can use something to stun them so they don't move or not? you can try smilling  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2008, 11:43:23 AM » |
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ok seriously, the non flying bugs like ants you can try the trick of blowing at them gently. they will usually freeze for a while, before bolting or going about their original business.
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2008, 11:43:23 AM » |
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ppl do tell me i have a nice smile.  sounds tough to track them when they are moving.  |
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2008, 11:44:30 AM » |
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sounds tough to track them when they are moving. tell benny and I about it. if you can track sub-cm fish that jerks around, you can track insects. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2008, 11:46:40 AM » |
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ok seriously, the non flying bugs like ants you can try the trick of blowing at them gently. they will usually freeze for a while, before bolting or going about their original business.
i was referring to the blowing. i used to blow ants when i was little. mmm ... doesnt sound right ... it still works right? |
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2008, 11:47:27 AM » |
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tell benny and I about it. if you can track sub-cm fish that jerks around, you can track insects.
i get alot of practise playing shooting games on my xbox. tracking shld be not that bad. i am not that old.  |
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