One more 70-200VR + 500D + TC17E

Hi all:

I just got the Canon 500D a few days ago after seeing some wonderful macros using this combination. I waited by the birdbath until I saw this guy. It is a 100% crop using my D70 and the SB800 iTTL/BL. I am very pleased with this combination, although it is somewhat heavy. I just started dabbling in macrophotography about a year ago, learning as I go along and I have been using the 60mm Micro but this gives a nice working distance and maybe I'll be able to capture an elusive butterfly one day.

I did a levels adjustment and USM (100, 1.0, 2)
Thanks for looking.




EXIF
Camera Model: NIKON D70
Date/Time: 2005:07:15 13:10:56
Shutter speed: 1/80 sec
Aperture: 22.0
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: NORMAL
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 200
Lens: 70.0 to 200.0 mm
Focal length: 340.0mm
Focal length: 510mm (in 35mm film)
AF mode: AF-S
Image quality: FINE
White balance: AUTO
Saturation: Low
Sharpness: NORMAL
Contrast: AUTO
Hue adjustment: -3

 

Distance....

Hi Virginia:

I was approximately 20 inches away give or take an inch. I didn't use a tripod, but I was leaning my elbow on the deck railing for stability as this is a heavy load for me. I was so surprised at how this turned out. I put the Canon 500D on the 17-55DX and it produces pretty good results at 55mm, but nothing like this. I can't afford a longer macro lens, so this combo will suit me just fine I think.

Thank you for your comments.

 

Wasp...

Hi Frank:

My wasp was sitting at the edge of a birdbath.....it's so dry here, as you know, that you can get all kinds of critters fighting over the water.

Frank, I think I saw awhile back that you live in Downers Grove (If it's not you, then I apologize)......I lived there most of my life and visit that neck of the woods frequently.

Thanks for the nice comments.

Lisa

 

Hi Frank:

Thank you for your kind comments and the warm welcome. As for any other kind of shooting, I'm afraid I am limited to what is in and around my house as I am surrounding by small children and lots of pine trees.....kind of limits my opportunities.

However, I will be leaving for a trip to MN in a week and have purchased some nice equipment over the year, in anticipation of expanding my photo opportunities. I am hoping to see eagles, loons and lots of water!!

I'll tell you, Frank, I couldn't be happier with this combination even though it's a little on the heavy side.