[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi All,
I am interested in Macro photography. I have a Rebel XS and a 380EX.
I recently used a EF 35-80 lens and set the camera to Macro mode. I
took some pictures they came out OK but nice. The camera's in built
flash kept popping up even when I place the object in the light
falling through an open window. The time was about 5.00 PM and in
Texas in April the sun is still high at 5.00 PM. When I tried using
the 380EX, the middle portion of the photo was darker than the sides.
This I feel is due to the shadow of the lens cast by the flash. I
would like to know if the camera can be mounted on a bracket and if
the flash is mounted to the side of the camera, will I get better
results. These brackets that you get in the market are usually in L-
Shape. You mount the Camera on the horizontal and the flash on the
Vertical lines of L. However, doesn't that create a light source from
the side, which will make the object to cast a shadow. Is there any U-
Shaped bracket available so that I can mount two Flashes and the
camera in between. If I mount two flashes on the side of the camera,
what extra piece/ hot shoe adapter should I get to sync the two
flashes. Using 2 tripods and 2 light sources on the side of the
object will be the ideal case, but what If I want to take pictures in
a park? Also, the cost of a EF 100mm/ F2.8 macro is down to $399.00
(imported)- How good is this lens? Are there any better cost
effective lenses in Tamron/ Sigma.?
Please throw your suggestions. Definitely would like to hear from
experts and non-experts. Thanks for your advice.
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Prachicha,
What you want is expensive. Some inexpensive suggestions. First, consider
the Canon off camera Shoe Cord 2. This way you can move the flash wherever
you want it. I use this often and hold the flash to the side or over the top
of the camera at the subject and it works well. Usually I combine sun and
flash and balance out the light for some nice macros. You may also consider
a white cardboard to act as a reflector instead of flash or combination of
the two. For more money, you can buy a Lepp Macro bracket, add a second
flash, but you'll need a TTL distributor, cords, etc. and a spare couple of
hundred dollars.
Last, if you want a Macro lens, best value IMO is the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX.
Sharper (arguably on an EOS list of course) than the Canon and equal to the
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro. I just prefer the slighlty longer focal length
105mm and the 58mm filter size of the Sigma allows me to reuse several 58mm
filters I already use for Canon lenses. You may consider simply using an
extention tube for your own lens and stop down a bit to get the DOF you
want.
Peter K
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