[meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
From: Jodie Reynolds <spacerocks_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 16:36:32 -0700 Message-ID: <10710690494.20130505163632_at_spaceballoon.org> I like having a ring-light I can sync (and also take out in the field): http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Macro-Ring-LED-Light/dp/B0031AQ302/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367796840 I didn't pay retail - but man that is a screamin' deal too! --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 3:47:44 PM, you wrote: > Hi Mike and Everyone, > I may have had one of the most important parts staring me right in the face > for all these years, the ring light on my microscope! I never thought to > take it off of it and attach to a camera, but on the other hand I have never > owned a digital SLR camera so the obvious alluded me until now! Thank you > all so far for the great input both here and privately, I appreciate it and > please let me know your thoughts if you have not yet replied (if you would > like to). > Here is the ring light ("Mini-Lamp 8w" stamped on bottom) attached to my > modest Baytronix 45x microscope that I absolutely love! > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/ringlight.jpg > Best Regards, > Greg > ==================== > Greg Hup? > The Hup? Collection > gmhupe at centurylink.net > www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog & Reference Site) > www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) > NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay) > http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault > http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault > IMCA 3163 > ==================== > Click here for my current eBay auctions: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Bandli > Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 6:17 PM > To: 'Jodie Reynolds' ; 'Greg Hup?' > Cc: 'Meteorite List' > Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography > Hi All, > For years I have been using this inexpensive ring light for macros and > meteorite photography: > http://www.staples.com/V-Light-Full-Spectrum-Clamp-on-Desktop-Magnifier-Blac > k/product_850806 > All you do is remove the center flip cover and center glass magnifier and > you can stick your lens right through it. I use this lighting source along > with indirect window light for best results. > My camera setup is a Sony NEX-5N with Sony E 3.5/30 Macro lens. I can focus > at a few cm distance with this great and comparably inexpensive macro lens. > Best wishes, > Mike > ---------------------------------------------- > Mike Bandli > Historic Meteorites > www.HistoricMeteorites.com > and join us on Facebook: > www.facebook.com/Meteorites1 > IMCA #5765 > ----------------------------------------------- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended > solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or > copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have > received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If > you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, > copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of > this information is strictly prohibited. > -----Original Message----- > From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com > [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jodie > Reynolds > Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 2:32 PM > To: Greg Hup? > Cc: Meteorite List > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography > Hello Greg, > If you're going to do a macro lens, you also need a ring-light. > I have a 1-5x (1:1 - 5:1) Canon MP-E, but these days I prefer using the > Canon 100 f/2.8L Macro w/ISM (1:1) The close-focus on it is only about a > foot though. At 67mm it fits nicely with most any common ring-light system. > At 100mm, selective AF/full-time manual, it's not a "one trick pony" in that > it's a pretty fast lens that one can stand-off with and use for a lot of > different tasks with nice soft bokka, ultrasonic focus and lens > stabilization, so I can also use it out in the field for things like > photographing bugs and still get enough depth-of-field to get environmental > cues. > http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Bees/beefour > http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Damsel-and-Dragonflies/Damsel_033 > 3 > If you're setting up a lab environment, the Canon 65mm MP-E, with a close > focus of 0.8ft and 1-5x magnification can fill an entire full-frame from a > single water droplet. Strictly manual focus, no bells and whistles, it's > all about the macro - useless for anything else. > --- Jodie > Sunday, May 5, 2013, 1:35:55 PM, you wrote: >> Thanks Jim! >> Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom >> made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) >> Best Regards, >> Greg >> ==================== >> Greg Hup? >> The Hup? Collection >> gmhupe at centurylink.net >> www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog & Reference Site) >> www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault >> (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault >> http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault >> IMCA 3163 >> ==================== >> Click here for my current eBay auctions: >> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jim Wooddell >> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:38 PM >> To: Greg Hup? ; Meteorite List >> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography >> Greg, >> Are you handy at building things? >> Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows >> Various lenses Microscope objective adapter up to x40 E-plan A chunk >> of channel iron A two light adjustable microscope lighting system. >> Nikon D6000 is a good base! the lens and mounts are the key however. >> Or a cannon setup (bellows and base camera) >> Any you will have one heck of a nice macro set-up that will rival some >> $20,000 microscopes and more! >> Jim >> On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Greg Hup? <gmhupe at centurylink.net> wrote: >>> Hello All, >>> >>> I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of >>> meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for >>> opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would >>> appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the >>> best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities >>> regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like >>> suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I >>> can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large >>> meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little >>> today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. >>> >>> Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> Greg >>> >>> ==================== >>> Greg Hup? >>> The Hup? Collection >>> gmhupe at centurylink.net >>> www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog & Reference Site) >>> www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault >>> (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault >>> http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault >>> IMCA 3163 >>> ==================== >>> Click here for my current eBay auctions: >>> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________ >>> >>> Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >>> Meteorite-list mailing list >>> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com >>> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > -- > Best regards, > Jodie mailto:spacerocks at spaceballoon.org > ______________________________________________ > Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > ______________________________________________ > Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Best regards, Jodie mailto:spacerocks at spaceballoon.orgReceived on Sun 05 May 2013 07:36:32 PM PDT |
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