What extension tubes do.
- Thread starter Poseidon
- Start date
- Tagged users None
AND HERES WHAT A MACRO CAN DO =)
OP
OP
Hey, NO FAIR!!!! 
That is MUCH SHARPER, but that is what your lens is designed for! So.... That makes the comparison even more valid, tubes+diopter DO NOT equal a Macro lens, PERIOD.
That is MUCH SHARPER, but that is what your lens is designed for! So.... That makes the comparison even more valid, tubes+diopter DO NOT equal a Macro lens, PERIOD.
:horse:
I thought it would make a good comparison of the difference. I'm not even going think about getting into a photo battle with you. That would just be a straight up whoopin!
I thought it would make a good comparison of the difference. I'm not even going think about getting into a photo battle with you. That would just be a straight up whoopin!
well yeah...i wouldnt poke myself in the eye to get out of the punishment...:hammer:
Your best choice is a ball head with a quick-release camera mount. In addition to the ball, I like models that have a second lever so you can rotate the head. The head also needs to be able to handle the heaviest camera/lens combination. I use Manfrotto heads, but there are several other options. In looking for the link to the heads I use, I learned they've been discontinued. 
There must be a good professional photographer store (Calumet?) in the Cleveland area. Go there and test the heads they have on display to get one with controls you like. Don't spend less than $100.
Gary
There must be a good professional photographer store (Calumet?) in the Cleveland area. Go there and test the heads they have on display to get one with controls you like. Don't spend less than $100.
Gary
TANKSALOT
Well-Known Member
Just picked up a used Nikon D70s body, a new Tamron AF28-200 F/3.8-5.6 lens and I have ordered a Nikon Micro-Nikkor 60mm F/2.8 lens.
I have a tri-pod and look forward to trying all of the different setting options to get the best PIC's that I can.
I am also going to build a camera box to get closer to the corals from the surface rather than through the glass.
TANKSALOT
aka - Steve
I have a tri-pod and look forward to trying all of the different setting options to get the best PIC's that I can.
I am also going to build a camera box to get closer to the corals from the surface rather than through the glass.
TANKSALOT
aka - Steve
TANKSALOT
Well-Known Member
How much of a difference is there in the extension tubes that thread together and the ones that all have the actual camera mount on each one?
It does appear that the ones that thread together are plastic. Not sure how that woulf effect the quality either.
TANKSALOT
It does appear that the ones that thread together are plastic. Not sure how that woulf effect the quality either.
TANKSALOT
The Dro
New Member
I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned this yet, but have you guys tried using a reverse lense mount? I purchased one for a couple bucks off ebay and it allows you to put your lens on backwards. You can then capture really great macro shots but the depth of field is affected and a zoom lens will end up working as a prime lens does where you have to move the whole camera back and forward in order to make sure you get the right zoom and focus on your subject.
