Shiva Grows

[shiva82]

Used camera, new lens?

i'm not an expert . i have a nice camera in the attic , and new lenses but a battery that needs replacing. i just use my lens scratched pocket digi camera these days

 

[shiva82]

just a decent prime lens i have

 

[shiva82]

true macro lenses are quite expensive , so i aborted my camera expedition quite early

 

[shiva82]

@El Timbo can give good camera advice . he knows his onions

 

[shiva82]

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mmmmmh.....

is this real? jeez . no shame . haha

 

[goingrey]

i'm not an expert . i have a nice camera in the attic , and new lenses but a battery that needs replacing. i just use my lens scratched pocket digi camera these days

Yeah I'm using a pocket camera too but am so tired with the lack of dynamic range. Can't get any good images under grow lights. Top of the bud is blown out, bottom shadowed out... In sunlight it's ok.

true macro lenses are quite expensive , so i aborted my camera expedition quite early

Hence the manually adjusted cheap(er) Chinese option.

 

[shiva82]

 

[shiva82]

Yeah I'm using a pocket camera too but am so tired with the lack of dynamic range. Can't get any good images under grow lights. Top of the bud is blown out, bottom shadowed out... In sunlight it's ok.


Hence the manually adjusted cheap(er) Chinese option.

that is technique. get some props , umbrella reflector

 

[shiva82]

timbo is a whizz with the settings and lighting set ups etc . there is a way and answer to most your issues i'm sure

 

[shiva82]

a reconditioned retro digi camera would be ideal. auto setting . pureshots were good value

 

[goingrey]

that is technique. get some props , umbrella reflector

Well the mylar-lined tent is already one big umbrella reflector.

What I'd need is more lights from different directions. And hey keep could them on even when not shooting for more yield. But I'll try with a better camera first.

 

[shiva82]

 

[shiva82]

Well the mylar-lined tent is already one big umbrella reflector.

What I'd need is more lights from different directions. And hey keep could them on even when not shooting for more yield. But I'll try with a better camera first.

these camera experts are knowledgeable , and can get the most out of each camera. more so than us mortals

 

[shiva82]

Well the mylar-lined tent is already one big umbrella reflector.

What I'd need is more lights from different directions. And hey keep could them on even when not shooting for more yield. But I'll try with a better camera first.

these camera experts are knowledgeable , and can get the most out of each camera. more so than us mortals

 

[goingrey]

these camera experts are knowledgeable , and can get the most out of each camera. more so than us mortals

For sure, totally admit that I'm trying to buy compensation for lack of skill.

 

[goingrey]

Sony a7 III and Laowa 85mm f/5.6

 

[shiva82]

For sure, totally admit that I'm trying to buy compensation for lack of skill.

what shutter speed do you have it set at ? intricate parts like this . make and model is the first question . then they usually tell you the limitations and such

 

[goingrey]

what shutter speed do you have it set at ? intricate parts like this . make and model is the first question . then they usually tell you the limitations and such

Shutter speed is... "Auto" The camera is an Olympus TG-5.

 

[goingrey]

Here's the range i can get if editing manually (auto ISO).

 

[shiva82]

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Here's the range i can get if editing manually (auto ISO).

first picture looks fine . you need shadow areas to give it depth