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Re: [OM] (Fwd) wildflower macro

Subject: Re: [OM] (Fwd) wildflower macro
From: *- DORIS FANG -* <sfsttj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:18:51 -0500 (EST)

On Sun, 30 Jan 2000, Giles wrote:

> What would I gain [or lose] by using a 90 or 100 macro instead of the 50.
> [I'd carry one or the other..]

  A slightly different perspective. Stronger out of focus effects. 
More room for reflectors and other forms of lighting (flash?). 
In the case of the 90/2, more sharpness. Also 1.5 stops luminosity.

> what tripod would you carry, if light weight, low angle,
> and quick-release were all important. How about if you factor price in.

   Benbo Trekker with a good ball head (for the lighest, the Velbon
Magnesium). Throw cost in, and it'd be a Bogen.

> What are the top three [or 5?] accessories you'd throw in your pockets or
> daypack.

  For flowers ? A Nikon CU lens. Polarizer (maybe a bicolor Y-B?). 81C.
Small flash with remote cord, several small reflectors, a piece of
Bisqueen to create soft lighting. Okay, that was 7-10, and I'd also throw
in a Singh-Ray GND and a few small bungees to hold back things that get
in the way. Ok, that's 8...I'll stop there. A gel filter or two to put
over the flash, one simulating bluish shade light, the other a warm one
(so you can use the flash in a more natural way. 

> What do you want to brag about that has petals.

   I have this killer Cannondale MTB with XT components...oops,
you said PETALS...
                              *= Doris Fang =*


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