Can try using those foam wrapping that comes with LCDs and PC cases or laptops. And then curve it for even light coverage. The more diffused the light, the less reflective hotspots on the bugs.

I lazy to do those la, since by the time I'm done, the setup is really cumbersome and gets in the way.

Thinking of trying this out.




Working distance is one issue, most lenses below 90mm have to be very close to the subject to achieve 1:1. Besides, like TJ said, most photogs own a 50 prime already, so a 60 would only be a dedicated macro lens. While
a 90/105 works as a dual purpose lens, for portraits as well as macro. Hence more useful.

Lone House

Just captured early this morning. No sunrise

Into the darkness by NurAzam, on Flickr


March of monsoon clouds by NurAzam, on Flickr

This post has been edited by copperwire93: Dec 2 2013, 09:30 AM

mkiii so macho

Yea, been always wanted to go out at night, but never really dared to do so, maybe will try it once I get some more legs The type of insects I get during the evening are sorta limited, planning to try early morning some time soon

Btw, what's your bracket and softbox brand?

Some more. Testing compositions. Kthxbai, need to sleep. Haha!

U-shaped monsoon clouds by NurAzam, on Flickr

December Monsoon by NurAzam, on Flickr

December Monsoon by NurAzam, on Flickr

This post has been edited by copperwire93: Dec 2 2013, 03:21 PM

Thanks to all replies At first i wanted to get 85mm now after reading this reply, better i get tammy 90mm..

TJ, here you go





Wah the softbox as you've shown sure makes shooting photos a lot nicer, where to get one?

I'm currently struggling with shooting in low light conditions, if it isnt too noisy/grainy then it's blur...

This post has been edited by jianh: Dec 2 2013, 08:01 PM

currently i am playing with white balance...here is the photo i took



and this one also.

Today's try, really need improve lightning liao, either the light wont hit, or sometimes too harsh


Butterfly by QiAnG92, on Flickr


DSC_1926 by QiAnG92, on Flickr


DSC_2005 by QiAnG92, on Flickr

Tammy 90 very good lens, sony's thread fansoption got a lot nice macro with his 90mm tamron.

When you macro need kaki, feel free to find me to tag along. haha

My those magnification. I would never achieve this with Raynox.

Will do

Thanks for the input man, appreciate it!
That diffuser looks good, might try it out someday, at least its smaller than the softbox haha, if its diffusing capabilities are equal, if not better than my current softbox, then it'll be the one staying on my flash XD

Thanks bro
Its kind of a ridiculous setup haha, very heavy and bulky, but since it takes great photos, I have no choice but to stick to it

Well, you can try your house garden (if you have one), who knows you might be able to find something interesting Still, botanical gardens or forests are the best, since everything is out hunting ^___^ I am looking forward to my first night outing too~
You will get most insects during the morning 7-10am. Dragonflies and damselflies usually come out a bit later, when it gets really hot

The FlashBracket is from FotoPro, diffuser from GamiLight

Damn hardworking yo bro
I love #2 and #3~~ Really magical shots, despite the cloudiness!
Awesome!

Dayuuum, that is one sexeeey beast
Kudos to you! I never had the balls to take this kind of shots
Scared later ppl thought I wanna steal car haha, face problem XD

Great photos man! Keep it up! I like all 3 of them~~
The pose of the Malay Dartlet in the 1st shot is very good, its just too bad that sometimes the background will be pitch black when there's nothing (leaves) for the flash to hit lol... this can be solved by printing some leaves on A4 paper and used as background XD Though I am kind of lazy to do that haha, like cheating XD

#2 is quite good also, just that the abdomen is out of focus already, might be better if the magnification is not so high = more DOF

#3 is the best among the 3, since its shot from afar, there's more DOF, and both ant heads are in focus, which is no easy task! Kudos!

QiAnG, you are from Miri too?
Perhaps next time can ask you all help me collect some samples for research

Me and bro [PF] T.J. made it to Flickr blog.
http://blog.flickr.net/en/2013/12/02/your-...-puppy-kittens/

you guys are so pro!

Grats! haha

Its just luck for me
I just found the cat, and took a few photos, all credits go to the cat

Photo for tonight!


Unidentified Salticid by PF T.J., on Flickr

The number of spiders that I cannot identify are getting higher and higher

Haha! Thank you.

Same, lucky I was out when my kittens are playing.