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sphelps · #1 11-05-2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDoctor

Oh okay I didn't see that.

That's cause he didn't post it, you're not the only one with ninja skills.

sphelps · #2 11-05-2011, 03:39 AM

You can use manual focus BTW, page 97 of your manual:
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/040000...0IS_CUG_EN.pdf

Give her a go!

TheDoctor · #3 11-05-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

That's cause he didn't post it, you're not the only one with ninja skills.

hahaha nice

nice to meet a clan member lol

phyto4life · #4 11-05-2011, 03:51 AM

not the Canon PowerShot A590

the canon rebel xs eos 1000D

I'm using this lens and extension tubes:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=148797

sphelps · #5 11-05-2011, 02:42 PM

Strange your exif data says powershot, hmm. Anyways that's a way better camera so it'll be much easier to setup manual focus, probably just a switch next to the lens and you just turn the focus ring on the lens.

Blom · #6 11-05-2011, 04:14 PM

Do the extension tubes make that much of a difference. I was looking into a macro lens but had an employee from Mcbain tell me that I could achieve similar effects with a tube.

Sorry for the thread hijack

sphelps · #7 11-05-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blom

Do the extension tubes make that much of a difference. I was looking into a macro lens but had an employee from Mcbain tell me that I could achieve similar effects with a tube.

Sorry for the thread hijack

Tubes just decrease your min focus distance so they will add magnification but only if you can get closer to the subject. You also should still use a prime lens for good results. Personally don't think an extension tube can replace a macro lens.

Blom · #8 11-05-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Tubes just decrease your min focus distance so they will add magnification but only if you can get closer to the subject. You also should still use a prime lens for good results. Personally don't think an extension tube can replace a macro lens.

Perfect thanks for the info

phyto4life · #9 11-06-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Strange your exif data says powershot, hmm. Anyways that's a way better camera so it'll be much easier to setup manual focus, probably just a switch next to the lens and you just turn the focus ring on the lens.

I do own that camera and upload images on this computer, it could of been a mix up. How do you find the exif?

Is there away to have the raw photo show up on this forum?free?

Right now I am using the free photo bucket and convert the raw to jpeg.

Custom white balance: I went to the dollar store and brought a piece of white computer paper with me to match up against a plastic bowl, will this work if I were to put it in the aquarium set custom white balance?

3rd pic kind of turned out.

whats that white circle in the middle? dirty lens or sensor?

sphelps · #10 11-06-2011, 07:23 PM

The only real difference between those four photos is that you got your focus point right on the third one, the other three just aren't in focus so you just need some practice with manual focus. I also noticed you changed your aperture to F22, which I don't think you needed to do, your DOF will probably be fine at F8 or so for those pics. While F22 will give you more DOF you also increase your shutter speed which can make it harder to get a sharp picture so until you master your focusing try and speed up your shots. Once you master that and feel you could use some more DOF then decrease your aperture (higher number).

Your WB is still off a bit, I would try using the sand or zoom into a grey piece of rock before resulting to other methods. This usually works for me just fine.

Also unless you have a program like photoshop that allows you to edit and process raw files don't shoot in raw. It's not helping. If you want email (83phelps@gmail.com) me your raw file for #3 and I can give you an idea what post processing can do for you. For now shoot in jpeg.

So keep up the good work, continue to practice shooting in manual focus and work on getting your subject perfectly focused. Also make sure your viewfinder is adjusted properly for your eye sight, sometimes this causes problems, see your manual for details. Also always be sure to position your lens perpendicular to the glass.