That small focal point is the main reason I don`t shoot with my macro unless I can step it down,I get greater dof with my non-macro lens.If shooting still life on a tripod on a still day then I might use it.Next time step it down,try using the ec to control the hotspots...bright areas use -ec,dark areas +ec.Start at .3 and bracket the shots so you`ll know what works.bigbubbaG wrote: Thank you all.I was out yesterday, picking & pruning on my rose, when I saw this creature crawling amongst the leaves.
I am learning these manual controls. I will have to look at the exif data for them. I can't remember which was which.
Is it just me? Or, does the Canon 100 mm macro have a tiny focal point? It seems every time I use that lens, There is only a small circle that is crisp & focused right.
You are welcome.bigbubbaG wrote: Thanks Robbie.
I read that with the T2i it's best to shoot at the lowest number aperture. In the case of my 100mm, that is F/2.8. I know that's what the aperture was set at for all these shots, but I'll have to look back to see the other settings.
Thanks again!
EDIT: Supposedly, my Canon 18-55mm & 75-300mm will do macro also. I have never tried either of them. That's what I read in the Canon booklet that came with the lenses.
Goodnight!!bigbubbaG wrote: Here's where I read that.
www.cameratips.com/t2i/take-great-macro-photos-canon-t2i
Long story short...
QUOTE:
In order to control depth of field, you should enable Aperture Priority mode (Av).
First rotate the mode dial to Av
Locate the aperture f-number on the back of the LCD screen
Rotate the little command dial which is located just behind the shutter button.
If you rotate it to the left you will get a lower f-number and if you rotate it to the right you will get a higher f-number.
For macros, you will want the lowest f-number possible. The lowest available f-number will be determined by your lens.
Now that you’ve got the T2i shooting mode set up correctly, you’ll want to choose the right focus mode.
It says "Lowest number"
I will try what you suggest, I just can't do it tonight as it is only 10 minutes from my bed time. (I get up for work at 2 am).
In the words of Tigger.... TTFN
We will continue this tomorrow, if ya don't mind.
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