Mini photography tutorial

[nivek]

I just snapped this macro as a quick example. It's a 10 year old Cannon digital. Not super fancy or expensive then. Used auto focus and auto exposure. Macro mode. No flash. No tripod. No zoom. Tent light on. Camera about 1/2 inch away from the bud.

Not the best result, but pretty good for not trying too hard. Almost time to harvest. Found my lost eyelash!

very nice,, my grow lights also provide just the right amount of light for good hand held shots,, you have a lens,, with macro capabilities that does a just fine job,, sure no need to wonder if that plant is ready for harvest.

@Buds Buddy ,, this is the quality you seek,,

this is the best my panasonic can do,, even with a leica lens,,

 

[Peat Phreak]

Many cameras have custom white balance profiles. Our LEDs usually don't put out natural looking light. There is usually a color to it. We can set up a white balance profile for each light. Then the pics look like they were taken under a white light.

 

[Buds Buddy]

I found this Canon T6 with 2 lenses, Charger & Bag for $200. Can someone check out the specs on this for me & tell me if it will take good Macro's & if you think it's worth the $200? I think it is, but what do I know.... lol. I'm also looking at the T6i & T7 (2000D). The T6 does not have a Mic jack, but I don't really plan on video recording anything that I need sound for anyway. Was going to try to buy something over the weekend if I find the right deal.
Q: When they talk about 12% (12000) or 44% (44000) Shutter.... what do they mean ? Sounds like they're saying a camera shutter is good for 100,000 clicks & 12% or 44% is used up. Like I said.... What do I know ?

 

[Roy Growin]

Hi BB - yes that sounds like a reasonable price, but I suspect you will almost never use the 300mm zoom
A 28-55/70mm zoom is more useful and less cumbersome for everyday use
You're correct about the shutter count
It's a decent camera but not sure it's exactly what you want

 

[Peat Phreak]

Your Fujifilm camera has a macro mode and the 50X zoom is optical not digital. So you should be able to take higher magnification pics than the example I provided.

 

[Peat Phreak]

If you don't have a tripod, they make a huge difference for high mag pics.

 

[Buds Buddy]

Your Fujifilm camera has a macro mode and the 50X zoom is optical not digital. So you should be able to take higher magnification pics than the example I provided.

I can't seem to be able to select just a Macro Mode. It does show the Macro Symbol when I put the camera close up to something in SR Auto Mode. Can't find the manual so I'll have to download it.

 

[Buds Buddy]

If you don't have a tripod, they make a huge difference for high mag pics.

I do have one. It's still in the box. Never opened it. Have a background stand too that's never been opened yet.
So do you think this Fuji can take as good of pics as the Canon T6 if I learn how to use the functions ? I hate to pass up the T6 if not. Most of them are $300 or more (used) on ebay. I might just buy it anyway to compare. If I like the Fuji better I can resale the T6 on ebay.

 

[Chuckeye]

When shopping for new gear I use this site > DP review.

On a dslr there is no real macro mode, you need a macro lens.

My go to is 105mm.....

Cheers

 

[Buds Buddy]

When shopping for new gear I use this site > DP review.

On a dslr there is no real macro mode, you need a macro lens.

My go to is 105mm.....

Cheers

Thanks. Just saved that site.

 

[Krissi Carbone]

Thanks. I'll take a look at the manual on line & see if I can change settings. The camera does a ton of stuff I don't know how to do..... so just maybe I can change settings.

Macro lens, scope, tripod (for your phone/camera), microphone holder (for your scope)

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[Buds Buddy]

I just snapped this macro as a quick example. It's a 10 year old Cannon digital. Not super fancy or expensive then. Used auto focus and auto exposure. Macro mode. No flash. No tripod. No zoom. Tent light on. Camera about 1/2 inch away from the bud.

Not the best result, but pretty good for not trying too hard. Almost time to harvest. Found my lost eyelash!

Exactly the type of photo I want to be able to take.

 

[Chuckeye]

Nice work @Krissi Carbone !

The advantage of a micro/macro lens is the short auto focus distance.

For instance, on a Nikon D800 my 105mm can focus as close as 12".

I have a microscope camera on my amazon wish list but I just can't talk myself into hitting the buy button.

This is what a Nikon D7200/105mm can do, with a small crop !

Of course even at used prices you would be looking at ~ a grand Cdn

Where as the USB microscope camera is about $40 !

Cheers

 

[Krissi Carbone]

Nice work @Krissi Carbone !

The advantage of a micro/macro lens is the short auto focus distance.

For instance, on a Nikon D800 my 105mm can focus as close as 12".

I have a microscope camera on my amazon wish list but I just can't talk myself into hitting the buy button.

This is what a Nikon D7200/105mm can do, with a small crop !

Of course even at used prices you would be looking at ~ a grand Cdn

Where as the USB microscope camera is about $40 !

Cheers

That bug pic. Omg. Soooo your Nikon lol what kind of price tag you have on that, 1k you said?! Do you have the macro app that enhances your photos? Someone here has some routine with increasing clarity in trichome photos buy I'm not sure who that was now lol

 

[Peat Phreak]

I do have one. It's still in the box. Never opened it. Have a background stand too that's never been opened yet.
So do you think this Fuji can take as good of pics as the Canon T6 if I learn how to use the functions ? I hate to pass up the T6 if not. Most of them are $300 or more (used) on ebay. I might just buy it anyway to compare. If I like the Fuji better I can resale the T6 on ebay.

I would try to get the most out of the Fuji before buying something else. It can take nice pics. It's technically a better camera than mine. The Cannon will have a similar learning curve too. The deal on the T6 is not too good to pass on.

 

[Peat Phreak]

Exactly the type of photo I want to be able to take.

You can do it with the Fuji. Time to read the manual.

 

[Peat Phreak]

I do have one. It's still in the box. Never opened it.

Definitely use a tripod if you already have one. Makes a sharp focus.

The autofocus mode of your camera might require some action to autofocus. I hold down the picture taking button half way and it focuses. Then I snap a pic. Yours might require a different action.

 

[Chuckeye]

That bug pic. Omg. Soooo your Nikon lol what kind of price tag you have on that, 1k you said?! Do you have the macro app that enhances your photos? Someone here has some routine with increasing clarity in trichome photos buy I'm not sure who that was now lol

The bug picture was taken with the camera tethered to a laptop and using a program called "Control Your Nikon".

It has a stacking function where it automatically takes a number of images at different focal lengths (that you can choose). That image is a stack of six. And then there is another (free) program that combines the images into one !

The fly was actually dead and posed on a aloe vera leaf with a dish towel for background. And two studio strobes

Another hobby that turned professional

Cheers

 

[nivek]

my opinion only,, not yours,,

one q? do you want to take nice bud pics? or do you want to be creative with a camera inside and 'outside' the cannabis scene. pretty flower pics perhaps,,

etc,,

if so,, my opinion is to buy near any known brand of camera, canon for example, the camera body can be quite basic.

its the lenses that matter

buy the body and two lenses.

one a fixed 55 ml (or similar) with perhaps macro capabilities, but whatever it will be fine for close ups. this is the lens you spend money on.

then buy another zoom from wide angle to 5, 600 ml. this is the lens you have fun with

pics will be deleted,, but, till then,,

 

[Krissi Carbone]

The bug picture was taken with the camera tethered to a laptop and using a program called "Control Your Nikon".

It has a stacking function where it automatically takes a number of images at different focal lengths (that you can choose). That image is a stack of six. And then there is another (free) program that combines the images into one !

That's what I believe he was talking about, thank you again...

The fly was actually dead and posed on a aloe vera leaf with a dish towel for background. And two studio strobes

Another hobby that turned professional

Cheers

You go Chuck, marvelous work, on a dead bug nonetheless

my opinion only,, not yours,,

one q? do you want to take nice bud pics? or do you want to be creative with a camera inside and 'outside' the cannabis scene. pretty flower pics perhaps,,

etc,,

if so,, my opinion is to buy near any known brand of camera, canon for example, the camera body can be quite basic.

its the lenses that matter

buy the body and two lenses.

one a fixed 55 ml (or similar) with perhaps macro capabilities, but whatever it will be fine for close ups. this is the lens you spend money on.

then buy another zoom from wide angle to 5, 600 ml. this is the lens you have fun with

pics will be deleted,, but, till then,,

Oh Niv, you know I want it all my friend. The pics will stay, they are a reference point and they are absolutely beautiful.

I love photography the more I do it. Thinking maybe for my birthday this year, everyone can just chip in to help me get a decent camera and some good lenses.

I do my best with what I have now but there's so much more and better I can do, I know.