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RedStickMan · Jun 21, 2006, 10:28 PM

I got my macro lenses in over the last couple of days. Got the DCR-150 and DCR-250. Both off of eBay from different sellers.I was going to order the CM-2000 bundle, but this way I saved a few dollars and have adapters for both lenses!

I've only tried the DCR-150 so far; the 250 is just a bit too powerful for now. I'll cut my teeth on the 150 and work my way up. :G

Here are a few of my first attempts at macro photography. They've been through a bit of PP to bring out the details. I have to say so far, I'm very happy with this purchase.

Man, you think you have a steady hand until you snap one of these things on your camera!

Comments are welcome.

The Fly...

RedStickMan · Jun 21, 2006, 10:28 PM

Lizard Face...

RedStickMan · Jun 21, 2006, 10:29 PM

Lizard's Profile...

RedStickMan · Jun 21, 2006, 10:30 PM

Big Spider...

RedStickMan · Jun 21, 2006, 10:31 PM

Finally, the Spider Face...

bayourebel · Jun 21, 2006, 10:56 PM

very nice first attempts. I am interested in both lens also. May I inquire as to which seller you used?

Jerry

Narmer · Jun 22, 2006, 6:56 AM

Great Start

the anole (lizard) with bent head is just perfect. Nice idea to use it as your avatar.

Also the spider's portrait works a lot.

Did you use the on-board flash ?

fmoore · Jun 22, 2006, 7:59 AM

Excellent work! You got it! I like the lizard profile, #3.

RedStickMan · Jun 22, 2006, 8:34 AM

Thanks for the nice comments, guys.

If I remember correctly, the shots of the anole lizard and the fly were shot using the onboard flash set at -2. The others were taken with a Sunpak 433 with a Stofen diffuser.

Looking at them on my work computer, they seem a little blown out now. Don't know if it's this monitor or not.

Jerry - I got one lens from an individual and the other from digital_bundle.

bayourebel · Jun 22, 2006, 9:09 AM

Thanks Redstickman

Just ordered the DCR 150 from Digital_Bundle for $31.90 including shipping.

Hope I can do as well as you starting out.

Jerry

Jun 21, 2006, 10:28 PM	#1
RedStickMan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 447	I got my macro lenses in over the last couple of days. Got the DCR-150 and DCR-250. Both off of eBay from different sellers.I was going to order the CM-2000 bundle, but this way I saved a few dollars and have adapters for both lenses! I've only tried the DCR-150 so far; the 250 is just a bit too powerful for now. I'll cut my teeth on the 150 and work my way up. :G Here are a few of my first attempts at macro photography. They've been through a bit of PP to bring out the details. I have to say so far, I'm very happy with this purchase. Man, you think you have a steady hand until you snap one of these things on your camera! Comments are welcome. The Fly... Attached Images

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RedStickMan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 447	Lizard Face... Attached Images

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Jun 21, 2006, 10:29 PM	#3
RedStickMan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 447	Lizard's Profile... Attached Images

Jun 21, 2006, 10:56 PM	#6
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	very nice first attempts. I am interested in both lens also. May I inquire as to which seller you used? Jerry

Jun 22, 2006, 6:56 AM	#7
Narmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,813	Great Start the anole (lizard) with bent head is just perfect. Nice idea to use it as your avatar. Also the spider's portrait works a lot. Did you use the on-board flash ?

Jun 22, 2006, 7:59 AM	#8
fmoore Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,116	Excellent work! You got it! I like the lizard profile, #3.

Jun 22, 2006, 8:34 AM	#9
RedStickMan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 447	Thanks for the nice comments, guys. If I remember correctly, the shots of the anole lizard and the fly were shot using the onboard flash set at -2. The others were taken with a Sunpak 433 with a Stofen diffuser. Looking at them on my work computer, they seem a little blown out now. Don't know if it's this monitor or not. Jerry - I got one lens from an individual and the other from digital_bundle.

Jun 22, 2006, 9:09 AM	#10
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	Thanks Redstickman Just ordered the DCR 150 from Digital_Bundle for $31.90 including shipping. Hope I can do as well as you starting out. Jerry