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- Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:07 am
- Forum: Nature Photography -- Macro and Close-up
- Topic: Harlequin Ladybird Larvae
- Replies: 3
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Harlequin Ladybird Larvae
This is my first image post here... I have had quite a few of these on my nettle patch in the garden. After taking this, I realised why nettles sting so much when you touch them. It didn't seem to bother this little chap though! I did cheat a bit though as I cut the leaf off and brought it indoors t...
- Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:34 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Infinity or not?
- Replies: 9
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Thanks Ian for your questions, and for the very informative replies. I'm new to this kind of photography but learning a lot from this forum. These were exactly the questions I was also seeking answers to, so I am pleased to have found it all in one place. It can all seem a bit confusing at first but...
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:15 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: cctv lenses...
- Replies: 5
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- Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:07 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: cctv lenses...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1068
I recently bought a Cosmicar TV lens for £5 to have a play with. It's a 16mm f1.6, beautifully made lens by Pentax. I stripped it down to the bare essentials, removing the iris, filter and motor for operating the iris. I tried it forward and reversed and with the front elememt removed which didn't m...