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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 6, 2014 12:30:50 GMT -5
Does anyone have experience taking macro pics with a Nikon P100 camera ? I have one coming in the mail today, and can use all the tips I can get. I have a good tripod, light tent and photo lights.
The camera I bought is used, but has been gone through by Nikon USA, so should be in good workable condition.
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Post by jamesp on Mar 6, 2014 17:58:49 GMT -5
You can find out a lot by seeing how close you can focus on the rock Don. You want to fill the photo plate with the rock-in focus. If it will not focus up close you may have poor luck. And check the 'menu' to see if it has a macro setting. I kept zooming back and forth till i could get a focus and it filled the screen with a 1.5 inch rock. (see pic). And then i cropped it using the computer basically magnifying it to the lower pic.  after i cropped it using the computer (windows Live or iPhoto on Mac). This is about the same as 20X magnification.  |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 6, 2014 18:02:52 GMT -5
These were my settings in FULL sun Don. Not the best settings for a macro. But the full sun let me get away with it. It is a starting point. Settings ISO 80(lowest ISO) shutter 1/250 f stop f5.4 pixel count 1406 X 1118 fl at 35mm Set camera to finest setting 20M, 26M, 30M or whatever you have. At 1/250 there was not even a need for a tripod. I am surprised. But you need full sun. Oh-most important, zoom in on the rock as much as possible and still be able to maintain focus. The camera should be 5-10 inches from the rock. So you are trying to fill the screen w/the rock. See the first(starting photo). Read more: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/64611/finished-killer-macros-point-shoot#ixzz2vE6N4OG1 |
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 8, 2014 11:04:40 GMT -5
First shot with new camera. A bit blurred, but it was hand held in poor lighting. I was surprised at how good it came out considering it was shot without flash or artificial lighting.  |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 9, 2014 11:17:52 GMT -5
Tinker w/it Don. Bet it has capability. They are amazing cameras. About all of them in the last 5 years have great lenses and should get your macros.
Bet Jake has no fear.
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 9, 2014 12:54:16 GMT -5
Cute pic of Jake, Don!!  Do you have a tripod to use with your camera? |
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 9, 2014 14:52:48 GMT -5
Got a good heavy duty tripod Jan. Used to use it with a big old VCR camera.
I'm looking for a tripod that's set up so I can shoot straight down on a subject. I think vertical shots would be a big plus.
Hey James, Jake hasn't figured this new camera out yet. He hates my other 2 cameras, and tries to attack them when they're pointed at him.
I might add, I was trying to get a pic of a moving subject while sitting in my recliner. When Jake has 4 on the floor, he's always on the move.
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 9, 2014 15:49:45 GMT -5
Just wondering. Would a polarizing filter help to reduce reflections off of polished specimens ?
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Post by jamesp on Mar 9, 2014 19:38:55 GMT -5
Got a good heavy duty tripod Jan. Used to use it with a big old VCR camera. I'm looking for a tripod that's set up so I can shoot straight down on a subject. I think vertical shots would be a big plus. Hey James, Jake hasn't figured this new camera out yet. He hates my other 2 cameras, and tries to attack them when they're pointed at him. I might add, I was trying to get a pic of a moving subject while sitting in my recliner. When Jake has 4 on the floor, he's always on the move. That's a terrorier. They are a blast. He won't let anyone sneak up on you either. My brother would bring his over and he would chew up the pit bull's toys in 30 minutes. Took the bull 2 weeks. Impressive dogs Jack Rusells. |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 9, 2014 19:40:17 GMT -5
Just wondering. Would a polarizing filter help to reduce reflections off of polished specimens ? no. maybe some but at a sacrifice of more qualities. |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 9, 2014 19:45:24 GMT -5
This is my best addition to macro Don. And since the subject is attached to the camera vibration is almost not a problem. Digitals have auto focus mostly. The rack allows manual focus in case your camera has a crappy auto focus. For macro you want to control the focus because the focus range in macro(depth of field) is very shallow  |
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 9, 2014 20:45:19 GMT -5
I'm looking for a tripod that's set up so I can shoot straight down on a subject. I think vertical shots would be a big plus. Don, a small copy stand like this would probably do the job for your micromount specimens and larger ones too. store.tabletopstudio-store.com/smallcopystand.html |
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 9, 2014 20:49:46 GMT -5
(Quote James)---That's a terrorier. They are a blast. He won't let anyone sneak up on you either. My brother would bring his over and he would chew up the pit bull's toys in 30 minutes. Took the bull 2 weeks. Impressive dogs Jack Rusells. Read more: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/64670/camera-help-needed?page=1&scrollTo=731789#ixzz2vWJPc4fTNope ! He's a terriorizer. He terriorizes anything that comes in his yard. He'll hop up in my recliner with me, and won't even let my wife get near me. But he's easy on his toys. He plays with them, but seldom tears one up. |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 10, 2014 6:48:49 GMT -5
My three 75 pound Ridgeback hounds got totally dominated by brother's jack. They finally lured him out on open ground and rolled him w/there open field tackle method.
They took turns on him until he locked down on one of them like a vice grip. That's when the jack became victorious. My wife told my brother his jack cheated. Yea, 225 pounds
vs 25 pounds. How could jack cheat w/those odds ?
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 10, 2014 7:44:54 GMT -5
That's quite an impressive camera set-up, James! ROFL @ your brother's dog!
Don, I wondered why Jake was giving you the eye when you took his picture. I have a Targus tripod that I purchased from WalMart that works okay for taking pics, but really like the one that gemfeller provided a link to for you.
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 10, 2014 9:42:08 GMT -5
Yup Jan, I ordered a copy stand last night. Small and lite enough to set up just about anywhere, but sturdy enough for steady shooting.
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Do you have a tripod to use with your camera? 
