Try more light. I've found that when using an extension tube, and especially
when reversing a lens on top of another, that things get real dark real quick.
And it's tough to focus in the murk. Even tougher to check stopped down depth
of field. My solution is an old Sylvania "sun gun" movie light. I stick it on a
tripod, aim it towards the subject, and suddenly I can *see*.
Thanks, Steve Goss, Dallas Tx usa
"Daniel J. Mitchell" wrote:
>
> Now, what I don't understand is why, when I'm doing macro photos, I have a
> _devil_ of a time focussing on the screen. If I'm photographing something a
> long way away, I can look "through" the screen, and if I get my eyes to
> focus at infinity, everything is sharp -- the speed display is okay, the
> image is crisp, all is well.
>
> If I'm photoing a flower from a foot away, I have a lot more trouble
> getting my eyes to "click" into focus on the screen. Why is this? Surely if
> the screen is "2m away" it shouldn't make any difference what I'm projecting
> onto that screen?
>
> -- dan
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