Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 19, 2019 11:20:48 GMT -5
Mike those are nice FB's.... I use a video/camera for my rock photos... So much clearer than any camera I own... Mine is a Sony..
Keep at it, you will get better... I know I did...
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Post by miket on Jan 19, 2019 12:10:43 GMT -5
I haven't followed every thread, so if you said the camera you have, I missed it. Almost all digital cameras now have a macro setting. You shouldn't need filters. My apologies if you have gone over this before.  I had a T6 for a while, and TBH, I was not thrilled with the close-up pictures on that model (or long-distance ones, for that matter). I think Canon cut some corners with that model to bring down the price. I liked my previous camera (the T4i) better, but I wore out the shutter release on that one. 
So, for this model, it looks like the filters are helping.
I'm now using a Nikon, which doesn't even have a macro mode (friggin' snobs), so I'm learning to control DOF with the F-Stop. Old school.
Anyway, nice agates. Pretty good pics. You may be pretty close to what that camera can accomplish without buying an actual macro lens ($). I haven't done that yet (again, $), and it may not even be worth it until you upgrade the camera.
Thanks for the compliments. I don't see myself purchasing a macro lens anytime soon...I have rock stuff that I need to spend my money on 😁 |
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Post by stephan on Jan 19, 2019 20:12:46 GMT -5
I had a T6 for a while, and TBH, I was not thrilled with the close-up pictures on that model (or long-distance ones, for that matter). I think Canon cut some corners with that model to bring down the price. I liked my previous camera (the T4i) better, but I wore out the shutter release on that one.
So, for this model, it looks like the filters are helping.
I'm now using a Nikon, which doesn't even have a macro mode (friggin' snobs), so I'm learning to control DOF with the F-Stop. Old school.
Anyway, nice agates. Pretty good pics. You may be pretty close to what that camera can accomplish without buying an actual macro lens ($). I haven't done that yet (again, $), and it may not even be worth it until you upgrade the camera.
Thanks for the compliments. I don't see myself purchasing a macro lens anytime soon...I have rock stuff that I need to spend my money on 😁 Precisely |
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Post by johnw on Jan 19, 2019 21:22:09 GMT -5
Are you using your stock camera on your phone? The 1st one looks like it has a cold sore , wow, that's a brutal statement to say about this poor rock. I did a micro zoom and saw he, yep, its a male, has a significant nasal problems that has really affected his right eye and played havoc on his nose, gums and teeth. You gotta feel some pain for the guy. Now to the stones. miket . Really great looking pieces, but for my take a little close and thus blurred in parts. I use my Apple I-Phone for all the pictures and so far no complaints. I dropped a pile on a Cannon but its too complicated for me to get the micro pics I want to project. Great job, nonetheless. alikat218, you gotta have more respect for these critters even if they are not yours. They have feelings, y'know.   Here is the maligned critter posing even though he's not feeling too well.   At one time he really had cute blue eyes. Like I said folks, it's all in how you look at a stone. Cheers, johnw |
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Post by johnw on Jan 19, 2019 21:43:36 GMT -5
No ma'am it was actually with my Canon and closeup filters I think the stock camera on my phone would have probably done a better job on some of them but I need to learn how to use the camera It kind of does Poor rock He has been kissing some of johnw rocks 
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Post by Pat on Jan 19, 2019 22:02:42 GMT -5
I can see why Fairburns are so popular. Small treasures for sure. Thanks.
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Post by miket on Jan 20, 2019 6:00:27 GMT -5
I can see why Fairburns are so popular. Small treasures for sure. Thanks. Yeah I'm definitely hooked. So hard to find though! Hopefully getting out today after work it's supposed to be 50... |
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