At 20:40 4/06/01, you wrote:
Hi Len and Otis
>Could you expand on the flash sync problem? I don't do a lot of macro work
>but you have caught my interest, I being a heavy flash user, it's unusual
>when I don't have flash mounted on the camera. I may not turn it on, but
>it's usually there. Either my AF500FTZ or the 45CT4 w/Quantum battery.
Simply put, the ZX-5n which the original poster said he was using has a
sync of 1/100. To hand hold, 1/200th is preferable for the 200mm, and 1/180
for the 180mm.
If you are using a tripod then it becomes a rather moot point, but if
you're not then shutter speeds start to become important.
A good starting point for this can be Mark Cassino's essay on the basics of
insect photography (and macro work in general). His web site is
http://www.markcassino.com/ and just follow the essay links. While you are
there drool over his photo galleries. <waves at Mark>
Cheers
>Len
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