Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
With the caveat that a crop sensor (APS-C) provides magnification over the effective full-frame lens rating. So if a lens is 1:1 at 35mm on the Canon APS-C sensor it'll effectively be 1.6:1 I'd rather have less pixel density on the same size sensor (lower megapixels) to get better low-light performance and sharper imaging (for technical reasons beyond the scope of this reply that you may read thousands upon thousands of pages of on the Interwebz). The OMG megapixels! thing is largely just marketing scam these days. Agreed on the lens thing. I have single pieces of glass worth more than all my camera bodies combined. (In the interest of full disclosure, I haven't been a Nikon fan since the film days. I shoot the Canon 20Da, 50D, 5DmkII, and the 7D - the 5DmkII is a full frame camera, the rest are crop-sensors) --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 10:51:14 PM, you wrote: Greg, List, the megapixel capability is something I should consider... On the question of choosing a digital interchangeable lens camera, the comparison that comes to mind is with film cameras. 35mm film (which most would consider the standard for comparison) is roughly the equivalent of 14+ megapixels, so if you want a digital as good as the best 35mm camera, 16mp is the minimum you should aim for. The sensors in digital cameras are not as large as a frame of 35mm film. The largest (and most expensive) digital sensors are about the APS film size. (APS is the Advanced Photo System introduced by Kodak just as film was dying for good.) It's 2/3rds the size of a 35mm frame. Nikon DX, Pentax and Sony use an APS-C sensor of 23.6mm x 15.7mm. Canon uses a smaller 22.2mm x 14.8mm APS-C sensor and a larger APS-H sensor that's 28.7mm x 19mm (with a good-sized price jump between them; you won't have any trouble telling them apart). Both Nikon and Canon (and Sony and Samsung) have brought out cameras with 20 to 24 megapixels (and larger sensors). And, paradoxically, once you start, you will end up spending far more on lenses than you do on cameras. The last system camera I bought was chosen for value, but I now have nine lenses for it, most of which cost more than the camera, and I am even now counting up my pennies for the next lens... (It may be a disease.) Enjoy your jump into the Money Pit. Sterling K. Webb -- - Original Message - From: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 2:27 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Best regards, Jodiemailto:spacero...@spaceballoon.org __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Greg, Are you handy at building things? Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows Various lenses Microscope objective adapter up to x40 E-plan A chunk of channel iron A two light adjustable microscope lighting system. Nikon D6000 is a good base! the lens and mounts are the key however. Or a cannon setup (bellows and base camera) Any you will have one heck of a nice macro set-up that will rival some $20,000 microscopes and more! Jim On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Jim Wooddell jimwoodd...@gmail.com 928-247-2675 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Greg the macro lens will give you a 1:1 ratio with a focus down to about 6 inches. It can also be used as a portrait lens, they are a very versatile lens. * Stuart McDaniel Lawndale, NC Secr., Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society IMCA #9052 Sirius Meteorites Node35 - Sentinel All Sky http://spacerocks.weebly.com * -Original Message- From: Greg Hupé Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:27 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Thank you, Matteo... What advice can you provide me? :) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: M come Meteorite Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:37 PM To: gmh...@centurylink.net Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography good luck, from a prof. photographer work for 5 mineralogical magazines Matteo M come Meteorite Meteoriti i...@mcomemeteorite.it http://www.mcomemeteorite.it http://www.mcomemeteorite.eu Mindat Gallery http://www.mindat.org/gallery-5018.html ChinellatoPhoto Servizi Fotografici http://www.chinellatophoto.com Da: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com A: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Data: Sun, 5 May 2013 15:27:53 -0400 Oggetto: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Thanks Jim! Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Jim Wooddell Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:38 PM To: Greg Hupé ; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Greg, Are you handy at building things? Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows Various lenses Microscope objective adapter up to x40 E-plan A chunk of channel iron A two light adjustable microscope lighting system. Nikon D6000 is a good base! the lens and mounts are the key however. Or a cannon setup (bellows and base camera) Any you will have one heck of a nice macro set-up that will rival some $20,000 microscopes and more! Jim On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Jim Wooddell jimwoodd...@gmail.com 928-247-2675 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Hello Greg, If you're going to do a macro lens, you also need a ring-light. I have a 1-5x (1:1 - 5:1) Canon MP-E, but these days I prefer using the Canon 100 f/2.8L Macro w/ISM (1:1) The close-focus on it is only about a foot though. At 67mm it fits nicely with most any common ring-light system. At 100mm, selective AF/full-time manual, it's not a one trick pony in that it's a pretty fast lens that one can stand-off with and use for a lot of different tasks with nice soft bokka, ultrasonic focus and lens stabilization, so I can also use it out in the field for things like photographing bugs and still get enough depth-of-field to get environmental cues. http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Bees/beefour http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Damsel-and-Dragonflies/Damsel_0333 If you're setting up a lab environment, the Canon 65mm MP-E, with a close focus of 0.8ft and 1-5x magnification can fill an entire full-frame from a single water droplet. Strictly manual focus, no bells and whistles, it's all about the macro - useless for anything else. --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 1:35:55 PM, you wrote: Thanks Jim! Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Jim Wooddell Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:38 PM To: Greg Hupé ; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Greg, Are you handy at building things? Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows Various lenses Microscope objective adapter up to x40 E-plan A chunk of channel iron A two light adjustable microscope lighting system. Nikon D6000 is a good base! the lens and mounts are the key however. Or a cannon setup (bellows and base camera) Any you will have one heck of a nice macro set-up that will rival some $20,000 microscopes and more! Jim On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Best regards, Jodiemailto:spacero...@spaceballoon.org __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Hi All, For years I have been using this inexpensive ring light for macros and meteorite photography: http://www.staples.com/V-Light-Full-Spectrum-Clamp-on-Desktop-Magnifier-Blac k/product_850806 All you do is remove the center flip cover and center glass magnifier and you can stick your lens right through it. I use this lighting source along with indirect window light for best results. My camera setup is a Sony NEX-5N with Sony E 3.5/30 Macro lens. I can focus at a few cm distance with this great and comparably inexpensive macro lens. Best wishes, Mike -- Mike Bandli Historic Meteorites www.HistoricMeteorites.com and join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Meteorites1 IMCA #5765 --- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jodie Reynolds Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 2:32 PM To: Greg Hupé Cc: Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello Greg, If you're going to do a macro lens, you also need a ring-light. I have a 1-5x (1:1 - 5:1) Canon MP-E, but these days I prefer using the Canon 100 f/2.8L Macro w/ISM (1:1) The close-focus on it is only about a foot though. At 67mm it fits nicely with most any common ring-light system. At 100mm, selective AF/full-time manual, it's not a one trick pony in that it's a pretty fast lens that one can stand-off with and use for a lot of different tasks with nice soft bokka, ultrasonic focus and lens stabilization, so I can also use it out in the field for things like photographing bugs and still get enough depth-of-field to get environmental cues. http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Bees/beefour http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Damsel-and-Dragonflies/Damsel_033 3 If you're setting up a lab environment, the Canon 65mm MP-E, with a close focus of 0.8ft and 1-5x magnification can fill an entire full-frame from a single water droplet. Strictly manual focus, no bells and whistles, it's all about the macro - useless for anything else. --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 1:35:55 PM, you wrote: Thanks Jim! Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Jim Wooddell Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:38 PM To: Greg Hupé ; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Greg, Are you handy at building things? Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows Various lenses Microscope objective adapter up to x40 E-plan A chunk of channel iron A two light adjustable microscope lighting system. Nikon D6000 is a good base! the lens and mounts are the key however. Or a cannon setup (bellows and base camera) Any you will have one heck of a nice macro set-up that will rival some $20,000 microscopes and more! Jim On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
It does kinda sound like a strange sore of camera setup for macros but you and easily move around a metal flake in a chondrite and take nice pictures of it. The BH base is anywhere from $15 to $60. You chop the head off so that just the vertical part of the shaft is left. You mount the channel iron to it. It's about 18 long. Then, you mount the bellows ($20-$100) to that and the bellows mount will allow course focus adjustment. A 1:1 lens with a bellows makes a huge difference on close-ups. With the objective adapter, it becomes a very powerful microscope. So, you end up with vertical adjustment. With the X-Y stage ($20-$300 if it did not come with the base) you can move it the object around, take multiple pictures for stacking, etc. With the right stage, you can use reflective or passive light, do thin section stuff and the works. And the camera can plug into the computer and you can see video of the object. Very cool set up if you like that sort of thing. This is of course for smaller objects! Jim On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 1:35 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Thanks Jim! Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Jim Wooddell Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:38 PM To: Greg Hupé ; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Greg, Are you handy at building things? Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows Various lenses Microscope objective adapter up to x40 E-plan A chunk of channel iron A two light adjustable microscope lighting system. Nikon D6000 is a good base! the lens and mounts are the key however. Or a cannon setup (bellows and base camera) Any you will have one heck of a nice macro set-up that will rival some $20,000 microscopes and more! Jim On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Jim Wooddell jimwoodd...@gmail.com 928-247-2675 -- Jim Wooddell jimwoodd...@gmail.com 928-247-2675 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
Hi Mike and Everyone, I may have had one of the most important parts staring me right in the face for all these years, the ring light on my microscope! I never thought to take it off of it and attach to a camera, but on the other hand I have never owned a digital SLR camera so the obvious alluded me until now! Thank you all so far for the great input both here and privately, I appreciate it and please let me know your thoughts if you have not yet replied (if you would like to). Here is the ring light (Mini-Lamp 8w stamped on bottom) attached to my modest Baytronix 45x microscope that I absolutely love! http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/ringlight.jpg Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Mike Bandli Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 6:17 PM To: 'Jodie Reynolds' ; 'Greg Hupé' Cc: 'Meteorite List' Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hi All, For years I have been using this inexpensive ring light for macros and meteorite photography: http://www.staples.com/V-Light-Full-Spectrum-Clamp-on-Desktop-Magnifier-Blac k/product_850806 All you do is remove the center flip cover and center glass magnifier and you can stick your lens right through it. I use this lighting source along with indirect window light for best results. My camera setup is a Sony NEX-5N with Sony E 3.5/30 Macro lens. I can focus at a few cm distance with this great and comparably inexpensive macro lens. Best wishes, Mike -- Mike Bandli Historic Meteorites www.HistoricMeteorites.com and join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Meteorites1 IMCA #5765 --- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jodie Reynolds Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 2:32 PM To: Greg Hupé Cc: Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello Greg, If you're going to do a macro lens, you also need a ring-light. I have a 1-5x (1:1 - 5:1) Canon MP-E, but these days I prefer using the Canon 100 f/2.8L Macro w/ISM (1:1) The close-focus on it is only about a foot though. At 67mm it fits nicely with most any common ring-light system. At 100mm, selective AF/full-time manual, it's not a one trick pony in that it's a pretty fast lens that one can stand-off with and use for a lot of different tasks with nice soft bokka, ultrasonic focus and lens stabilization, so I can also use it out in the field for things like photographing bugs and still get enough depth-of-field to get environmental cues. http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Bees/beefour http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Damsel-and-Dragonflies/Damsel_033 3 If you're setting up a lab environment, the Canon 65mm MP-E, with a close focus of 0.8ft and 1-5x magnification can fill an entire full-frame from a single water droplet. Strictly manual focus, no bells and whistles, it's all about the macro - useless for anything else. --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 1:35:55 PM, you wrote: Thanks Jim! Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Jim Wooddell Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:38 PM To: Greg Hupé ; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Greg, Are you handy at building things? Olympus BH microscope base with adjustable X-Y Stage Nikon Bellows Various lenses Microscope
Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography
I like having a ring-light I can sync (and also take out in the field): http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Macro-Ring-LED-Light/dp/B0031AQ302/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1367796840 I didn't pay retail - but man that is a screamin' deal too! --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 3:47:44 PM, you wrote: Hi Mike and Everyone, I may have had one of the most important parts staring me right in the face for all these years, the ring light on my microscope! I never thought to take it off of it and attach to a camera, but on the other hand I have never owned a digital SLR camera so the obvious alluded me until now! Thank you all so far for the great input both here and privately, I appreciate it and please let me know your thoughts if you have not yet replied (if you would like to). Here is the ring light (Mini-Lamp 8w stamped on bottom) attached to my modest Baytronix 45x microscope that I absolutely love! http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/ringlight.jpg Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault -Original Message- From: Mike Bandli Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 6:17 PM To: 'Jodie Reynolds' ; 'Greg Hupé' Cc: 'Meteorite List' Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hi All, For years I have been using this inexpensive ring light for macros and meteorite photography: http://www.staples.com/V-Light-Full-Spectrum-Clamp-on-Desktop-Magnifier-Blac k/product_850806 All you do is remove the center flip cover and center glass magnifier and you can stick your lens right through it. I use this lighting source along with indirect window light for best results. My camera setup is a Sony NEX-5N with Sony E 3.5/30 Macro lens. I can focus at a few cm distance with this great and comparably inexpensive macro lens. Best wishes, Mike -- Mike Bandli Historic Meteorites www.HistoricMeteorites.com and join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Meteorites1 IMCA #5765 --- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jodie Reynolds Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 2:32 PM To: Greg Hupé Cc: Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello Greg, If you're going to do a macro lens, you also need a ring-light. I have a 1-5x (1:1 - 5:1) Canon MP-E, but these days I prefer using the Canon 100 f/2.8L Macro w/ISM (1:1) The close-focus on it is only about a foot though. At 67mm it fits nicely with most any common ring-light system. At 100mm, selective AF/full-time manual, it's not a one trick pony in that it's a pretty fast lens that one can stand-off with and use for a lot of different tasks with nice soft bokka, ultrasonic focus and lens stabilization, so I can also use it out in the field for things like photographing bugs and still get enough depth-of-field to get environmental cues. http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Bees/beefour http://www.cabirds.com/index.php/Not-Birds/Damsel-and-Dragonflies/Damsel_033 3 If you're setting up a lab environment, the Canon 65mm MP-E, with a close focus of 0.8ft and 1-5x magnification can fill an entire full-frame from a single water droplet. Strictly manual focus, no bells and whistles, it's all about the macro - useless for anything else. --- Jodie Sunday, May 5, 2013, 1:35:55 PM, you wrote: Thanks Jim! Sounds like your 'ingredients' of parts will go nicely with my custom made 'Transformer Studio' I built a couple years ago!! ;-) Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current
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Greg, List, the megapixel capability is something I should consider... On the question of choosing a digital interchangeable lens camera, the comparison that comes to mind is with film cameras. 35mm film (which most would consider the standard for comparison) is roughly the equivalent of 14+ megapixels, so if you want a digital as good as the best 35mm camera, 16mp is the minimum you should aim for. The sensors in digital cameras are not as large as a frame of 35mm film. The largest (and most expensive) digital sensors are about the APS film size. (APS is the Advanced Photo System introduced by Kodak just as film was dying for good.) It's 2/3rds the size of a 35mm frame. Nikon DX, Pentax and Sony use an APS-C sensor of 23.6mm x 15.7mm. Canon uses a smaller 22.2mm x 14.8mm APS-C sensor and a larger APS-H sensor that's 28.7mm x 19mm (with a good-sized price jump between them; you won't have any trouble telling them apart). Both Nikon and Canon (and Sony and Samsung) have brought out cameras with 20 to 24 megapixels (and larger sensors). And, paradoxically, once you start, you will end up spending far more on lenses than you do on cameras. The last system camera I bought was chosen for value, but I now have nine lenses for it, most of which cost more than the camera, and I am even now counting up my pennies for the next lens... (It may be a disease.) Enjoy your jump into the Money Pit. Sterling K. Webb -- - Original Message - From: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 2:27 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Digital Camera for Studio Photography Hello All, I am starting to look for a DSLR camera for studio photography of meteorites, minerals and similar. I figured the best source for opinions would be here so anyone with experience in this I would appreciate your suggestions. I am looking for something that has the best quality for price but want to consider all possibilities regardless of cost so I can improve my images. I will also like suggestions on different lens options to go from macro to ??mm so I can get microscopic depth along with stand back and photo a large meteorite if needed without changing lenses. As I read a little today, the megapixel capability is something I should consider. Thank you in advance on whatever info and suggestions you can provide! Best Regards, Greg Greg Hupé The Hupé Collection gmh...@centurylink.net www.NaturesVault.net (Online Catalog Reference Site) www.LunarRock.com (Online Planetary Meteorite Site) NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest eBay) http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
