----- Original Message ----- From: "J. C. O'Connell" Subject: Macro with the p67 SUCKS
try backing off just a bit from the subject, as this will increase DOF greatly, and still give you a lot more negative to enlarge from than 35mm. I found this was what I needed to do when shooting model cars with 35mm, as I couldn't get enough DOF to get them in focus front to back either. Or, get a view camera and learn about DOF control using camera movements. William Robb > I give up. Macro of 3D objects with the > P67 SUCKS. The depth of field is so > damn shallow that its nearly impossible > to shoot small objects with any depth. > > Heres a shot using the 135mm F4 SMCT. > I used the smallest possible aperture > ( F32), #3 extension tube, full power > flash and TMAX 400 film: > > http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/p67truck.jpg > > I focused on the hood an thats about all > that came out tack sharp even using F32! > The truck bed and rear tire is way out > of focus. Even the drivers side headlight > is not as sharp as the passenger side headlight > (its hard to tell that in the scan though) > > I think I'll stick with 35mm or digital > from now on with my HO slotcars. I could > see where it might be nice to make P67 dupes > from 35mm slides or any other FLAT objects > but other than that its just a waste of time. > JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
