Tweet
@Pranay: Archi do have a DSLR, Canon EOS 1000D.
-
-
Grainy = Bcoz i tried the "D-Lighting" option in the cam after the pics were clicked..that is used to put a bit of a light to the images if they the light is not adequate in the surrounding..Originally posted by pranay View Post@Inder: I am nowhere near a expert photographer but as far as my knowledge goes, those battery macro shots seem a bit grainy and out of focus (especially the first one). Just my 2 cents.
Out of Focus = For the first image the 'out of focus' is may be bcoz of the fact that the cam being very close to the object and the cam's focus was on the center, so that's why may be that 'blurry' effect came.
Well, these are points which i thought, the story can be different too..our Macro specialists to the likes of Aryan and Anvancy might tell something more.
Comment
-
@Inder: Nice try. I appreciate the fact that you are actually going ahead and shooting some macro photographs. Keep it up!
@Pranay: Since the depth of field in macro photography is REALLY shallow, hence the OOF (Out of Focus) image. But, if we look carefully, we can see that the latter part of the word "Panasonic" is out of focus; Inder focussed on the word "Pana", hence the rest is out of focus.
If Inder closes down the aperture, that would help increase the depth of field tremendously, but even then in a digital camera there is that much one can do. Nevertheless, depth of field remains a BIG point of concern in macro photography. Hence, macro is real tough field.
:)Comment
-
Hey guys,
Can you tell me what software is best for creating HDR images? I tried using the "merge to HDR" feature of photoshop and here's what it came up with, after playing around with the curves and increasing the saturation a bit too much. It still looks nothing like the HDRs that i seen on this thread.My travel logs - http://twowheelsandme.wordpress.com/Comment
-
for HDR you need to have various image shots like most bright, least bright and somewhere one in between. I still PS does a pretty neat job for same.Originally posted by angelo_co View PostComment
-
A HDR try...
Original Image!!
After taking 3 shots of different exposure levels and merged/tonemapped in photomatix, the result is this.
There goes a lot of trial and error in getting the perfect tone.And creating an eye-catching HDR is actually quite tough as to most of the people it seems over the top!!
Comment
-
Thanks for the tips, I did take 3 shots at different exposures but still didn't manage to get that perfect lighting effect like the pic that chicane posted. Does photomatix do a better job? I guess i need more practice.Originally posted by Mindgrinder View PostMy travel logs - http://twowheelsandme.wordpress.com/Comment
-
Thanx man..!! I am really Glad to hear that..Originally posted by Aryan View Post@Inder: Nice try. I appreciate the fact that you are actually going ahead and shooting some macro photographs. Keep it up!
Hmmm..i wanted the whole thing to come...but since the cam was too close to the subject some part got blurry..Originally posted by Aryan View Post@Pranay: Since the depth of field in macro photography is REALLY shallow, hence the OOF (Out of Focus) image. But, if we look carefully, we can see that the latter part of the word "Panasonic" is out of focus; Inder focussed on the word "Pana", hence the rest is out of focus.
But Aryan, the aperture can't be set in the 'Macro' mode of the cam..so, any solutions to that..!!Originally posted by Aryan View PostIf Inder closes down the aperture, that would help increase the depth of field tremendously, but even then in a digital camera there is that much one can do. Nevertheless, depth of field remains a BIG point of concern in macro photography. Hence, macro is real tough field.Comment
-
Now, dont' be too thankful, go out and try some wild macro shots!Originally posted by inder.cool View PostThanx man..!! I am really Glad to hear that..
Yes, precisely! BECAUSE the camera/ lens is so close to the subject, focus becomes so important. Increasing the f-value to something like f6-f8 (in a digital camera) would help.Originally posted by inder.cool View PostHmmm..i wanted the whole thing to come...but since the cam was too close to the subject some part got blurry..
Are you sure the aperture value cannot be changed when the camera is in the 'Macro' mode? Are you sure you are not shooting in the 'Auto' mode? If the camera that you use has a 'Aperture Priority' mode, use it; you WILL be able to change the aperture values, then. Put the camera on Aperture priority mode, press the macro button in the camera body and activate the macro mode, and then close down the aperture as much as the camera allows and then try shooting the same subject.Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
:)Comment
-
Lets see by this weekend i might get some 'wild' macro shots ..Originally posted by Aryan View PostNow, dont' be too thankful, go out and try some wild macro shots!
Ohh ok...coz the pic i clicked was having 'f-value' as f4 or f4.1 ..!! Will try increasing that and try once more..!!Originally posted by Aryan View Post
No, i dont have the 'Aperture Priority' mode in my camOriginally posted by Aryan View PostAre you sure the aperture value cannot be changed when the camera is in the 'Macro' mode? Are you sure you are not shooting in the 'Auto' mode? If the camera that you use has a 'Aperture Priority' mode, use it; you WILL be able to change the aperture values, then. Put the camera on Aperture priority mode, press the macro button in the camera body and activate the macro mode, and then close down the aperture as much as the camera allows and then try shooting the same subject.
Well, i have 2 options to activate 'Macro' mode..
1) Through 'Scene' option and in there the option 'Close-up'.. in which it takes the all the settings automatically and clicks.
This option makes the settings automatically. We can't make any changes in this.
2) Through the 'Focus Mode' present near to the LCD screen. This can be activated with any mode.
Check the image attached.Comment
-
@Inder: Which digital camera are you using?:)Comment
-
-
Oh my bad, you did mention in an earlier post that you are using the Nikon P60. It has a 'M' (Manual) mode. That is all that you need!! Turn the dial to 'M', adjust the aperture and shutter speed accordingly, and shoot in the macro mode.Originally posted by inder.cool View Post:)Comment
-
I do not have much idea about the Nikon P-60. Turn the mode dial to 'M' and put the camera in the macro mode. Now, I believe you put it in the macro mode through the 'Focus' option (like you mentioned), although I am not too sure. Look it up the manual if you can. It must be mentioned pretty comprehensively there.Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
:)Comment
Comment