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Post by tomorrownight on Oct 27, 2009 20:54:00 GMT
It seems every one has really good photos of ants close up but surely not everyone can have bought really expensive macro lenses for slr cameras, is there a secret to taking good ant photos?
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Quah
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Post by Quah on Nov 2, 2009 1:22:21 GMT
What I have is a cheap Canon (RM760 or approx. EUR150) auto-focus with macro. I lament the fact that the camera does not always focus correctly on what I want, and also that the depth-of-field is pretty shallow. To compensate for the fact that I can't afford a nice SLR, I max-out on the photo resolution at 10 mega pixel, the more the better. I think you can get 12 MP now (which is cheaper than lenses and SLR cameras). I still drool every time I see one of those nice SLR with changeable lens. Sigh. But overall I am happy with the camera as it is very portable and gives me quite decent photos. One more thing, good lighting is compulsory with my camera. You can check out my set up album to see the stuff I use to take photos of ants and termites. quahcyberspace.spaces.live.com/profile
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Post by Wood~Ant on Nov 2, 2009 8:46:10 GMT
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Post by Quah on Nov 2, 2009 8:52:43 GMT
That was just so brilliant. Now if only I know how to do that I would be going out to get a binoculars.
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Post by Wood~Ant on Nov 2, 2009 9:22:41 GMT
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Post by Quah on Nov 3, 2009 5:35:50 GMT
All I can say is if Tom is giving lesson "where do I sign?"
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Post by Jenny on Nov 3, 2009 6:48:19 GMT
Tom usually takes an old binocular lens and turns it back-wards. He then fastens it onto the front of the camera lens, cheap and effective
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Post by Quah on Nov 4, 2009 0:58:22 GMT
That sounded so easy.
Alright I got to try it. Next pay check goes to buying a pair binoculars.
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