Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks!? You are correct, Tina, it is very difficult to hand hold.? The success rate would be ridiculous if I were shooting film. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 9/22/2017 4:03 PM, Tina Manley wrote: > Impressive!! I have the same extension for the 100 Macro and it's very > hard to hand hold. You did a great job! I look froward to seeing more with > this combination if you can find co-operative subjects! > > Tina > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 22, 2017, at 4:39 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> wrote: >> >> You're too kind, Jim, but I like it anyway. Thanks! >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >>> On 9/22/2017 2:15 PM, Jim Hemenway wrote: >>> The work of a master! >>> >>> Jim H >>> >>> >>>> On 9/22/17 2:24 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >>>> The Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro lens comes with an add-on rear extension >>>> for ultra-closeup work. This is difficult to handle hand-held, but I >>>> tried it, none-the-less. This requires placing the lens just a few >>>> inches from the subject and moving slightly to achieve focus. This >>>> first image of a bee is the full image vertically, with only the ends >>>> cropped to remove extraneous plant matter. >>>> >>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5375-1.jpg.html >>>> >>>> The second image is cropped further, but gave me the best detail I have >>>> been able to obtain of the Woolly Aphid, whose length is only about 2mm. >>>> >>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5292.JPG.html >>>> >>>> Better images would be achievable with the use of a tripod, but that is >>>> not possible with these small visitors to the Buddleia bush. >>>> >>>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >