Macro Shots.....

[Nerri1029]

I read on wiki that there are reversing rings that commicate with the camera so it will still stop down when you take the shot and open up when focusing.

I shot manual film cameras for many years before I picked up my dSLR so I know all about manual focus and manual exposure

I'm still learning.. so bear with the question..

But... How can it stop down if the aperature control is facing the other direction?

 

[maitre]

I'm still learning.. so bear with the question..

But... How can it stop down if the aperature control is facing the other direction?

I'm not entirely sure myself because I've never worked with reversed lenses but I'm going to assume that there would be an extension that connects with the lens contacts? I'll look more into it

I read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_photography

Reversing the lens using a "reversing ring". This special adapter attaches to the filter thread on the front of a lens and makes it possible to attach the lens in reverse. Excellent quality results up to 4x lifesize magnification using fairly cheap, "standard" (not specially designed for macro) lenses can be produced. For cameras with all-electronic communications between the lens and the camera body, such as Canon EOS, reversing rings are available which allow all camera functions, including open aperture metering, to be used. When used with extension tubes or bellows a relatively cheap but highly versatile macro system can be assembled.

 

[LRB]

If you take your time, check ebay, craiglist, etc., wait for a good entry level dSLR. Personally, I am a Nikon girl and my current set up is a D3 with a 70-200 2.8f zoom lens. But I am shooting high speed sports (NHL) so I need to freeze a 100mph hockey puck. T's are much slower and you would not be disappointed with a D40 or D80 (by Nikon). People are upgrading all the time so you may be able to find a gently used one. As far as wanting to catch a gnat sweat, definitely go with a macro lens - either 50 or 105mm with a 2.8f or simliar. A new Sigma 50mm 2.8 is under $300. If you buy a used one though, make sure it is automatic. You may see something you think is a good deal and it is a manual lens.

Megapixels are really only important when you are enlarging photos. Most cameras are around 10 now, don't go below 8 if you plan on blowing up beyond an 8x10. If you keep your eye out for someone looking to upgrade you may be able to pick up something pretty inexpensively.

Best of luck! Feel free to pm me if you need any help.

 

[maitre]

If you take your time, check ebay, craiglist, etc., wait for a good entry level dSLR. Personally, I am a Nikon girl and my current set up is a D3 with a 70-200 2.8f zoom lens. But I am shooting high speed sports (NHL) so I need to freeze a 100mph hockey puck. T's are much slower and you would not be disappointed with a D40 or D80 (by Nikon). People are upgrading all the time so you may be able to find a gently used one. As far as wanting to catch a gnat sweat, definitely go with a macro lens - either 50 or 105mm with a 2.8f or simliar. A new Sigma 50mm 2.8 is under $300. If you buy a used one though, make sure it is automatic. You may see something you think is a good deal and it is a manual lens.

Megapixels are really only important when you are enlarging photos. Most cameras are around 10 now, don't go below 8 if you plan on blowing up beyond an 8x10. If you keep your eye out for someone looking to upgrade you may be able to pick up something pretty inexpensively.

Best of luck! Feel free to pm me if you need any help.

D3 :drool:

 

[Talkenlate04]

I settled with the D700. I learned on the D80. Upgraded to the D300, and then traded up after that (should have kept the D300 too. I have all the camera Ill ever need now.
The lenes are slowly being bought now because at this point there is no dinking around with cheap ones.
The 60mm and the 105mm macro are in my bag of course, along with some other lenses and flashes.

 

[Nerri1029]

one I just uploaded to my photobucket account.
light was low