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  7. Posted · Report reply

    Knowing how to manually adjust white balance is important, especially photos taken under different lighting.

     

    I will always take a few photos of my grey cards when out taking photographs. I then set that as the white balance when in post production, copy the recipe and paste it to other photographs taken at the same time under same light conditions.

     

    If I don't have a grey card I adjust the white balance based on any grey area in the photograph (clothing, pavements, shadows etc).

     

    This means you can take as many photos as you want and not stress to much about the white balance at the time. Concentrate on composition etc instead.

     

    BTW I tale all my photos is RAW format and then covert to JPEG

     

    Cheers

    VB1971

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    Thanks Steve,

    I am planning on buying the full auto extension tubes with the contacts. Local camera store has a sale on and supplies both the Keno and the Phottix after market kits which I have read good reviews on.

     

    I am assuming depth of field would be an issue depending on how close I can get. Assume I can adjust ISO and aperture and probably use extra light as well as remote shutter and tripod.

     

    Cant wait to give it a go

     

    P.S Like the idea of the zoom lens from a distance. will give that a go too

     

    Cheers

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    Hi There,

    Does anybody use macro extension tubes on their DSLRs for photographing flies?. I don't really want to spend the money on a macro lens just yet as most of my photography is either portraiture or landscapes.

     

    If so what lens/tube combinations do you use and do you prefer using them on prime lenses?

     

    I look forward to your feedback

     

    Cheers

    VB1971

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    Hi everyone

    I was given a C&F CFT-60SW bobbin holder with and gravity system for Christmas and more recently was given a Stonfo for my birthday. I am not sure what it is but I actually find the stonfo more comfortable and easier to use (My Italian genes? :) )

     

    Having said that I also have a Standard short ceramic bobbin holder without the gravity system that I use for wrapping spider wire around posts and very rarely do I break the thread. Once I bent the arms to the tension I wanted it has been smooth as! That would be my second favourite bobbin holder.

     

    The C&F is more designed to impress on-lookers. And because I tie on my own in the study.... It isnt necessary. And let me tell you C&F is not cheap in Australia (Disclaimer - I do love my C&F Hackle pliers and fly boxes)

     

    Cheers

    VB1971

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