Messiah Kahn you have a lot to answer to!!

funkyphantom · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:43

Thanks for getting me into macro photography, i know these shots are no where near like yours but im really enjoying 'bug hunting' hers a few i managed to get today. I just seem to be struggling with focus atm, but im sure ill get used to it. Do you use manual focus or AF?

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funkyphantom · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:48

hi, thanks for your comments.
nikon d70 + 2.8 60mm micro nikor lens

funkyphantom · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:51

messiah khan said:
Not bad efforts. Decent compositions, and the colours are great(Reminds me of rhubarb and custard ) But as you've pointed out, the focus is off. I only use MF. AF is a waste of time when doing macro work. Basically focus roughly where you want it with the focus ring, then physically move the camera backwards and forward to adjust it. One trick I use it to use my breathing in and out to adjust focus very slightly. Normally i'll take a deep breath and hold it, but if you breathe out, the focus will shift slightly.

ya, ive noticed that breathing really puts the focus off im yet to get a pin sharp one, but ill keep practising.

funkyphantom · 28 Jun 2007 at 23:00

just noticed i did a pretty gastly job at pp on number 2, so had another go, is this better?

funkyphantom · 29 Jun 2007 at 09:57

Those squirrels are a bit scary tho