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Tubes macro..

March 13, 2013
3:32 am

Josh

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Attempting a macro shot using extension tubes and my 18-55m kit lense..

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March 13, 2013
7:52 am

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Josh
The 18-55 kit lens is great! Lightweight, tack sharp and
inexpensive – what a deal!!!
I have to pick one up and have some fun with it.
Great close-ups by the way.
Dale.

March 13, 2013
8:46 am

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Nice macros, Josh.
What extension tubes are you using?

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March 13, 2013
10:15 am

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Nice attempt Josh.
Third one is really great shot.
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March 13, 2013
10:22 am

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Good Attempt! Thanks for showing us what extension tube can do.

March 13, 2013
3:52 pm

Josh

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I’m Using Octopus Extension Tube btw…All 3 Tube 1 = 9mm,Tube 2 = 16mm,Tube 3 = 30mm…Its an alternative allright other then buying this dedicated Macro lense that was a lot more expensive…

March 14, 2013
4:27 am

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Thanks for the information, Josh.
I’ll do a bit more research and decide what to do.

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March 14, 2013
8:31 am

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Do you have autofokus option on these tubes? I have some that is manual and they are a bit tricky to use with a newer lens.. You have to set the apature manually with some paper….. like i said, tricky..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/s.....nsson1968/

March 14, 2013
1:43 pm

Josh

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Nop…there’s no autofocus,No electronic parts in it…Yes….i too had to stick a piece of paper to open up the aperture…

March 15, 2013
11:50 am

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Could you enlighten me with the settings you used for this pic and creative pic..liked the third one!! Smile

March 15, 2013
3:44 pm

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Sam_2709 said

Could you enlighten me with the settings you used for this pic and creative pic..liked the third one!!

Okay sam…Both of the images i’v using..
1/8 sec
ISO 3200
55mm…..
make sure ur zoom & focus ring is on max…In that case instead of adjusting ur fucusing ring to get the focus,u’ll need to move ur whole camera back n forth..I suggest using self timer n tripod to do it…U can’t afford to hv any vibrations…Good luck..

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