[LRflex] Re: Macro shakes...
- From: Philippe Amard <phamard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:39:26 +0100
Keith,
To my mind 1/4 is probably among the worst speeds to work with - too
fast for the system to have time to settle down (better reduce light in
that case), and too slow to get a sharp direct picture (flash might
certainly help freeze it all).
Good luck with your experiments, and keep us informed; I sure other
listers would also like to see what you finally get.
Yours
Phileicangemix.
KEITH LONGMORE wrote:
>Hi All
>Wow!!! I started something, didn't I!!
>
>My initial shots were taken in very bright artificial light; exposure about
>1/15 up to 1/125. Then I tried one at minimum aperture, about 1/4 sec. But
>I wasn't using a strong enough tripod. Things are different now - I hope -
>with my recent purchases.
>
>Just for the record, I too am a professional engineer. I have been working
>on the design and development of motor vehicles for the last 33 years, and
>previously worked in other industries back to 1962. I'm well versed in the
>principles of vibration, mass and stiffness.
>
>I have a slab of 1/2 inch thick steel plate; maybe I'll drill a hole and
>thread it 3/8 inch Whit for my ball head, and also mount the target on it.
>We'll see when I have time for another shoot, using the new kit.
>
>Again, for information, I have both a 60 and 100 Macro Elmarit lens, and the
>extension tube; but these didn't give the magnification I wanted. And the
>100 with extension tube was even heavier than the bellows, and not so well
>balanced! The tripod bent under its weight.
>
>For those who suggested flash - how many Gigabytes do you suggest? ;-)
>Seriously, originally the kit that I have included two Gossen macro lighting
>sets, but I had to bring the kit back home from abroad, and I just couldn't
>bring them because of the weight and bulk.
>
>David - your problem with Leica: have you thought about threatening them
>with Germany's consumer protection laws? Or getting a German lawyer to send
>the letter to them, with his own added comments? At least they would be
>convinced that you mean business!
>
>Thanks all for an entertaining debate!
>Keith Longmore
>
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