tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post4650997961569315728..comments2024-03-11T10:46:41.280-07:00Comments on Mirrorless Macro Photography: Macro Diffusion for the Mirrorless Camera systemFaiz Bustamentehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-56271155951148288612019-05-24T09:35:04.369-07:002019-05-24T09:35:04.369-07:00Amazing blog. Just build my cone diffuser after wa...Amazing blog. Just build my cone diffuser after watching you tutorial. I also noticed you have what looks like focus light attached to your camera- could you tell me how is it mounted? Thank you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-76218157115213058052016-03-06T07:56:18.081-08:002016-03-06T07:56:18.081-08:00You're welcome, mate!You're welcome, mate!Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-6680385108066943682016-03-05T14:55:45.759-08:002016-03-05T14:55:45.759-08:00Thanks very nice sharingThanks very nice sharingkonya kamera sistemlerihttp://www.efeguvenlik.com.tr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-13888149669311261742016-03-05T13:45:07.639-08:002016-03-05T13:45:07.639-08:00https://www.flickr.com/groups/lcnp_bugs/pool/
mos...https://www.flickr.com/groups/lcnp_bugs/pool/<br /><br />most of these are taken with this setup - works well, since you can set all three at manual or Auto, etcAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838757556795571519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-19415006124530582132016-03-05T10:10:30.517-08:002016-03-05T10:10:30.517-08:00Interesting set-up. I was previously using a dual ...Interesting set-up. I was previously using a dual flash system on my canon but find it difficult to diffuse properly. Would be interesting to see your results.Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-58061855806336462362016-03-05T08:00:54.180-08:002016-03-05T08:00:54.180-08:00https://www.flickr.com/photos/59676418@N08/1878351...https://www.flickr.com/photos/59676418@N08/18783518092/in/dateposted-public/#Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838757556795571519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-72549322574845546662016-03-05T01:00:11.668-08:002016-03-05T01:00:11.668-08:00Hi! Tried checking out your links but they didn...Hi! Tried checking out your links but they didn't work.Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-27875496493952128082016-03-04T09:02:09.789-08:002016-03-04T09:02:09.789-08:00Sounds like we came at this from much the same ang...Sounds like we came at this from much the same angle - I've finally settled on this wireless setup. I find exposure is as important as diffusion - shoot to the left and fix in post.<br />https://flic.kr/p/uBQrwdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-3231215006901617042016-03-03T19:32:19.816-08:002016-03-03T19:32:19.816-08:00Sounds like we've come at this from the same d...Sounds like we've come at this from the same direction<br />[url=https://flic.kr/p/uBQrwd][img]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/306/18783518092_296aea2b78.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/uBQrwd]My current favorite set-up for field work - Olympus EM, 60mm macro lens, pair of FL-300Rs on Photomed bracket w/ arca clamp for easy on/off and DIY diffuser on cheap screw on lens hood w/ matching cap.[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/59676418@N08/]Coleop Guy1[/url], on FlickrAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838757556795571519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-9713961203042602732015-09-02T09:03:54.031-07:002015-09-02T09:03:54.031-07:00Hi Ian! Thanks for reading my blog, glad you found...Hi Ian! Thanks for reading my blog, glad you found it useful. I got my extension tubes here from a chinese website. Link here:http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Viltrox-AF-Macro-Extension-Tube-Metal-Mount-Rings-Auto-Focus-for-Micro-4-3-M4-3/32395248298.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.2.b8p9j7&ws_ab_test=201407_4,201444_6,201409_5<br /><br />I am assuming that you are using a clip-on for your raynox like me? I use a 46-58 step-up ring that i screw onto the my M.Zuiko 60mm lens to allow me to clip the raynox. I bought this step-up ring at the same website too. Link here:http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150902075736&SearchText=step+up+ring+46-58<br /><br />I have no issues so far ordering from the website. Do read the feedback column before buying to see the reliability of the seller.<br /><br />Hope this helps!Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-28928706928860228702015-08-31T04:10:50.427-07:002015-08-31T04:10:50.427-07:00Hi, Thank you for your blog, i have been getting m...Hi, Thank you for your blog, i have been getting my OM10 setup for macro and really appreciate the advice i found on your website. i'm using the 60 mm Olympus zuiko macro lens and a Nissin i 40 flash. keen to know where you got your extension tubes and adaptor ring for the raynox. thanksIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252402626776727061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-13605814974024277492015-06-17T15:10:22.194-07:002015-06-17T15:10:22.194-07:00Yup you're right.. The 270 ex has a slave func...Yup you're right.. The 270 ex has a slave function :)Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-45141515193496510032015-06-17T03:15:05.688-07:002015-06-17T03:15:05.688-07:00Before asking questions - certainly I've read ...Before asking questions - certainly I've read twice and thrice about your experience and your systems :))) <br /><br />And: you've used 270EXII with 7d without any triggers, with in-camera flash as a master?headshotboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697208526787448269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-42284507523415515492015-06-16T19:30:11.609-07:002015-06-16T19:30:11.609-07:00Hey, no worries. You must a professional photograp...Hey, no worries. You must a professional photographer, i reckon, judging from your gears and the fact that you have an assistant! :)<br /><br />I was a canon user myself before migrating to the mirror less system, and I had a dual flash-system with two 270-EX mark 2 flashes. Results are great BUT it comes at a price.. the weight! I also have a single flash system and I actually prefer it to my dual-flash system for obvious reasons. You can check out some of my canon gears here: http://mirrorlessmacro.blogspot.sg/2015/02/my-reasons-behind-switch-to-mirrorless.html<br /><br /><br />All the best mate! Do hit me up with a picture of your new macro rig. ;)Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-53048095670460854002015-06-16T15:02:47.368-07:002015-06-16T15:02:47.368-07:00Thanks for your answer :) - I'm new to macro a...Thanks for your answer :) - I'm new to macro and now trying to understand what and how to do - and especially how to manage the light.<br /><br />Two regular flashes are too heavy and - which for me is more important - enormously clumsy. <br /><br />I have a self-made "arms", they consists of several steel plates and are attached to the long (about 12cm) arca-compatible steel plate - and, it seems to me, they can easily carry not only flashes, but also me myself, my assistant, two power stations, several reflectors and a 4wd to carry all this.<br /><br />But they are _very_ heavy, too.<br /><br />My 1d4 is itself by no means compact - and with two flashes it becomes something like missile launcher - and inevitably needs a tank to move and shoot.<br /><br />And those fotopro arms are not very long - it seems to me, that with a lens about 200mm (canon 180L or nikon 200/4 - my favourite lenses for field macro) the whole system has very little light versatility.<br /><br />Laowa is now trying to sell it's new macro-flash, with heads on flexible arms - and it's not so expensive just to try&buy, though reviews (rather few) are not very enthusiastic.<br /><br />To think and try to make adequate diffusors for these heads is interesting - maybe, I'll try; it'll be also suitable for using two-headed flashes in general.<br /><br />Or to use some junior flashes - canon 270EX, nikon sb400 etc - with triggers - and without wires...headshotboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697208526787448269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-70856923902539218292015-06-16T01:00:10.493-07:002015-06-16T01:00:10.493-07:00Hi, thanks for your question.The problem with Cano...Hi, thanks for your question.The problem with Canon MT-24EX and Olympus STF-22 lies in its design. The flash heads are right in front of the lens, making it extremely difficult to engage the use of a Victor's diffuser which is normally mounted directly on top of the lens (see my diffuser pic above).<br /><br />I prefer using regular flash because:<br /><br />1) It is easier to diffuse as it is not "stuck" to my lens. The closer the flash is to your subject, the more harsh the light will be. <br />2) It is far more cheaper.<br />3) I can easily remove my flashes for backlighting use. <br />4) No messy wires.<br /><br />If you're thinking of a dual-flash set-up, i would highly recommend that you get two regular flashes with wireless capabilities, mount them on a Fotopro dual-flash arm, and trigger them as slaves with your onboard flash. It is far more versatile than buying a "dedicated" macro dual-flash like the MT-24EX. <br />Faiz Bustamentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849407412394358190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-50994766181881756162015-06-15T16:46:32.886-07:002015-06-15T16:46:32.886-07:00One question.
Canon has MT-24EX - Olympus has STF...One question.<br /><br />Canon has MT-24EX - Olympus has STF-22. <br />Both are two-headed, not very heavy, and heads are free - on their connecting wires. <br /><br />Why do you prefer one on-camera flash or two large "ordinary" flashes? headshotboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697208526787448269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-12627943685832680132015-04-28T23:54:37.023-07:002015-04-28T23:54:37.023-07:00Oh 76 feet is a good GN.. but i wonder what the de...Oh 76 feet is a good GN.. but i wonder what the design is like. I like the fl-14 because of its low-profile look thus easier to diffuse.. No i don't know if TTL takes care of the loss of light but based on personal experience, i doubt so. Anyway, thanks for the very nice compliment. :)<br /><br /> Will have a look at your work soon! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161680355907411058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-80091181663942755242015-04-28T12:29:56.471-07:002015-04-28T12:29:56.471-07:00ps. The FL-14 (GN 14 metres) is very sweet but exp...ps. The FL-14 (GN 14 metres) is very sweet but expensive here in the UK, and has no bounce etc. <br />TTL should take care of the loss of light from the diffuser, no ?. <br />My Flickr is https://www.flickr.com/photos/mickmassie/17273926431/ - I make no claims to art, but I think your photos are very good and backlighting looks great.<br />Cheers. M.<br />mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863084832090129583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-8516888843090437392015-04-28T12:04:30.358-07:002015-04-28T12:04:30.358-07:00When I say GN20+ I mean metres, not feet. Oly body...When I say GN20+ I mean metres, not feet. Oly body IS is great. Fuji menus, controls and Q button seem simple to me, depends what you are used to. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863084832090129583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-90029408583095928622015-04-28T11:17:43.151-07:002015-04-28T11:17:43.151-07:00Hi Mick, thanks for the reply. I personally would ...Hi Mick, thanks for the reply. I personally would not purchase the Metz because with a GN of just 20+ feet, it wouldn't be ideal for anything further than 30cm from the flash head. My recommendation is, if you're looking for something small and powerful, to go for the inexpensive Olympus fl-14 (GN 46). This is the smallest flash you can find on the market that would be versatile enough for most shooting scenarios (close-up, portraiture) and because of it size and design, allow for easier diffusion when used with an EM1 or EM5. The hotshoe OMD Em5 flash has a GN of just 22 (barely enough for 1:1). Having said that, you must understand that with your foam diffusion comes some cutting of light, thus explaining your 1 stop underexposure. <br /><br />My usual settings when shooting 1:1 with the EM5 and Olympus fl-14 flash: <br /><br />1) Keep the native lowest ISO, in this case 200<br />2) Set the flash exposure compensation to +1,2, or 3 on the camera depending on how close the subject is. <br />3) Use spot metering.<br />4) Shutter speed: 1/125th of a second <br />5) Aperture: between f5.6 to 11 depending on the which area of the subject I want to be in focus.<br /><br />I used to have the Fuji XT1 - it is an awesome camera with superior IQ but i find the menu system too cumbersome plus I like the fact that the OMD has the IS inbuilt into the camera unlike Fuji. Have you tried using an adaptor to mount the Olympus M. Zuiko onto your Fuji? Anyway is there a way I can view some of your work? Would love to see them. :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Faiz B.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161680355907411058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-75511605245959563292015-04-27T23:20:07.253-07:002015-04-27T23:20:07.253-07:00Thanks, as I understand it FDP2 is just a bit of e...Thanks, as I understand it FDP2 is just a bit of extra sharpening when producing the JPG, so I can do that in Lightroom. I am getting very acceptable results at f8, so I'll continue with that. The EM5 hotshoe flash with a packing foam diffuser gets me 1/160th and f8 at ISO 400 over macro distances, with about 1 stop underexposure I find. I have Nikon and Fuji X systems as well, so I'm not looking to spend a lot on OMD kit, but the focussing, lightness and speed of the OMD make it really useable for field macro. Although the Fuji X is far superior for image quality, the Fujinon 60mm macro is relatively hopeless at finding macro focus and is only 1:2 at max. BTW, I hear that Metz are bringing out a new small 20+ GN flash soon, so I may get that when it arrives. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863084832090129583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-2305761641409614492015-04-26T10:46:04.352-07:002015-04-26T10:46:04.352-07:00Hi Mick, thank you for your question. I am current...Hi Mick, thank you for your question. I am currently using an OMD EM1 that comes with diffraction compensation via the FDP2 system, unlike its predecessor the EM5. I did ran into some diffraction problems with the latter but not so much with the EM1. Diffraction usually occurs in my photos when the light source is insufficient and that is why I placed a lot of emphasise on my lighting.There are also other possible contributing factors such as the native ISOs of both cameras, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161680355907411058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081706123072229427.post-36246908764045288302015-04-26T02:40:25.724-07:002015-04-26T02:40:25.724-07:00I was quite taken by your description here and I n...I was quite taken by your description here and I now have a similar setup, with an EM5 and the 60mm macro. I find diffraction is very evident beyond about f8 and any slightly underexposed areas are very noisy. Is your experience the same ?mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863084832090129583noreply@blogger.com