Advan's pic thread

[concrete]

Amazing shots! I'm sure it's been asked before but what camera and lens do you use and what settings (mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc)?

 

[advan]

Man Chad, my 'WOW' gets louder with each new post. Astonishing work here, really!

p.s. Really nice to see our A. juruensis again! And you're really making me psyched about getting those balfouris!

Thanks Michael! The A. juruensis just molted and finally hit 2"! See how big the rump is? That is without a meal.

At first glance that really looked like A.minatrix....!!

They do!

Nice new photos! I like the models you chose!

Thanks!

LOVE that A. juruensis...so jealous!

Thanks Jan!

Amazing shots! I'm sure it's been asked before but what camera and lens do you use and what settings (mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc)?

Thank you! I'm using a Nikon D3100 with the 18-55mm kit lens. For the full body shots of spiders 2" or bigger, the lens is normally used at 55mm. The mode is always in manual(as well as focusing), SS at 1/200, aperture varies upon size of spider. ISO is always at 200. On board pop up flash is normally used w/TTL.

For the macro photos I just use a reverse ring that literally reverses the lens. With this set up, the lens is no longer communicating with the camera. Because of this I have to literally hold the aperture open to use it. So a lot of the time my fingers are only an inch or so away from the subject. Not too bad with Avicularia, but is a little nerve racking when shooting threat poses with a mad spider that's dripping venom! I can't tell you exactly what the aperture is set at because it's anyone's guess but I would guess at F16+. To get the best DOF you need that aperture to be as closed as possible.

With the pop up flash and the reverse lens I can only use it in one position. The pop up can't wrap around the front of the lens to light up the subject. To over come that I use a bracket and external flash in slave mode. The pop up flash's intensity(power) is turned all the way down, to just trigger the external flash.

Here's my setup with the flash bracket(w/ flash and diffuser), lens reversed and the subject of the next photo shoot.

and a special thanks to Michael for all the help!

---------- Post added 12-02-2012 at 07:53 PM ----------

.....and the subject.

Avicularia versicolor 1.5" spiderling

 

[papilio]

... a louder 'Wow'

 

[grayzone]

Absolutely amazing... im tired of POSTING in this thread, as i feel im becoming redundant. I will never get tired of BROWSING this thread however You are a great photographer Chad. You (and a few other members) have definitely inspired me to spend some bucks on a good starter camera and practice... just waiting for the holidays to be over to get going.

 

[Storm76]

Hehe, cute little versi! And nice that the juruensis molted!

 

[Formerphobe]

I'm using a Nikon D3100 with the 18-55mm kit lens... the lens is normally used at 55mm. The mode is always in manual(as well as focusing), SS at 1/200, aperture varies upon size of spider. ISO is always at 200. On board pop up flash is normally used w/TTL.

For the macro photos I just use a reverse ring that literally reverses the lens. With this set up, the lens is no longer communicating with the camera. Because of this I have to literally hold the aperture open to use it. I can't tell you exactly what the aperture is set at because it's anyone's guess but I would guess at F16+. To get the best DOF you need that aperture to be as closed as possible.

With the pop up flash and the reverse lens I can only use it in one position. The pop up can't wrap around the front of the lens to light up the subject. To over come that I use a bracket and external flash in slave mode. The pop up flash's intensity(power) is turned all the way down, to just trigger the external flash.

Okay, I caught some of that before my eyes started glazing over... ::
I did get the part about fingers within tagging distance of fangs. Heck, I'm already doing that with my cell phone and flashlight. :laugh:
My Nikon sumpthin-or-nuther, and a thingy that goes on the pop up flash should be arriving in the next day or two. Then I'll be yelling for help. :biggrin:
Great pics, as always, Chad! Love the eye shot on that versi!

 

[advan]

... a louder 'Wow'

LOL Thanks Michael!

Absolutely amazing... im tired of POSTING in this thread, as i feel im becoming redundant. I will never get tired of BROWSING this thread however You are a great photographer Chad. You (and a few other members) have definitely inspired me to spend some bucks on a good starter camera and practice... just waiting for the holidays to be over to get going.

Thanks Steven, it's defiantly worth it!

Hehe, cute little versi! And nice that the juruensis molted!

Thanks Jan!

Okay, I caught some of that before my eyes started glazing over... ::
I did get the part about fingers within tagging distance of fangs. Heck, I'm already doing that with my cell phone and flashlight. :laugh:
My Nikon sumpthin-or-nuther, and a thingy that goes on the pop up flash should be arriving in the next day or two. Then I'll be yelling for help. :biggrin:
Great pics, as always, Chad! Love the eye shot on that versi!

Congrats on the new camera! Just keep tinkering with it! Feel free to ask any q's but I suppose Michael's already on speedial. hehe.

MinnVerts meet up 12-8-12

Got to see a few nice spiders and also got a new lens from Michael. So please bare with me while I figure this thing out. Here's a few pics from the meet up.

Michael's Poecilotheria subfusca

Jeni's Harpactira marksi

Chase's Avicularia sp. "amazonica"

April's MM Phormictopus cancerides

 

[CEC]

NICE!!:drool: Glad the pic sesh was a success. The new lens really enhances the sharpness.

 

[Kungfujoe]

Awesome shots as always.

 

[Storm76]

Lovely pictures once again, Chad! You're getting better and better with that new equip obviously! Especially love that one shot of the P. subfusca claws looking like as if a rainbow reflection is in them

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

I love that marksi!

 

[Protectyaaaneck]

Man, that last group of shots are fantastic. I think you really got the lighting down to a T. No pun intended. What a gorgeous P. subfusca!!!!!

 

[macbaffo]

you really caught the moment with the webbing pic! great shot!

 

[papilio]

Gorgeous shots, every one! That translucent claw is classic!!

 

[advan]

NICE!!:drool: Glad the pic sesh was a success. The new lens really enhances the sharpness.

Thanks, I'm liking it so far!

Awesome shots as always.

Thank you!

Lovely pictures once again, Chad! You're getting better and better with that new equip obviously! Especially love that one shot of the P. subfusca claws looking like as if a rainbow reflection is in them

Thanks Jan! I really like that shot too.

I love that marksi!

Agreed! Gorgeous spider!

Man, that last group of shots are fantastic. I think you really got the lighting down to a T. No pun intended. What a gorgeous P. subfusca!!!!!

Thanks Jason! She is indeed!

you really caught the moment with the webbing pic! great shot!

Thanks!

Gorgeous shots, every one! That translucent claw is classic!!

Thanks Michael!

Sub adult male Avicularia juruensis

 

[Silberrücken]

Chad, very very nice photos... I always enjoy looking at them. :wink:

 

[papilio]

What a great series, really nice Chad! Hmmm ... that foot sure looks familiar ...

 

[advan]

Chad, very very nice photos... I always enjoy looking at them. :wink:

Thanks! I'm glad you like them!

What a great series, really nice Chad! Hmmm ... that foot sure looks familiar ...

Thanks Michael! I don't believe you have seen that spider yet(it's Chase's).


Poecilotheria regalis

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

 

[papilio]

Wow, NICE regalis!!
Yeah, I knew that was Chase's larger one ... but it still has much the same appearance as the one we shot I think. Beautiful T!

p.s. Looks like you shot the regalis @ about f/22, would that be close? Nice DOF.

p.p.s. Congrats on the GBB sac!

 

[CEC]

AWESOME new photos!! Great to see the GBB sac, well done and good luck! Any activity with the other GBB girl?