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by ckatosmith
Mon May 13, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Dandelion flower's final stage ( StackShot of 50 images)
Replies: 4
Views: 1278

Dandelion flower's final stage ( StackShot of 50 images)

This was an image in my head all winter, and is my first using StackShot. Micro Nikkor 70-180mm at 180mm, f/5.6, 1/125s. Has anyone found an iPhone App they like for DOF calculator for Nikon lenses? It wasn't clear to me if any out there are good for small distances (mm) and also in metric. I don't ...
by ckatosmith
Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Please: adapters for Nikon E objectives to 70-180mm lens??
Replies: 7
Views: 1747

Pau, thank you for your reply, I have now ordered a step-down ring (62mm thread size on lens to enable 52mm filters) adapter, and the M25 to 52 via Rik's link. This set up now makes sense to me. I know shooting technique is really important to mitigate blurring from vibrations, and I work hard to ap...
by ckatosmith
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Please: adapters for Nikon E objectives to 70-180mm lens??
Replies: 7
Views: 1747

Thank you for the Thorlabs suggestion. I wish I were more versed in figuring mechanical things out. I don't really understand how to translate what I see (example, I'm not sure what M series adapters are...) on their website to figure out what I need. Sorry, I know camera equipment terms fairly well...
by ckatosmith
Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Please: adapters for Nikon E objectives to 70-180mm lens??
Replies: 7
Views: 1747

Please: adapters for Nikon E objectives to 70-180mm lens??

Hello, new to the forums here, and I've read through many really helpful posts. I love macro photography, have a medical background, and am excited to branch out. I will be using (have) the Nikon 800E and D7000 bodies and have a much loved Micro Nikkor 70-180mm zoom which is wickedly sharp, although...