> On 7 Nov 2002 at 10:51, Shaun Canning wrote: > > > My question is for all the LX-brethren out there. What macro set-up are you > > using with the LX? Do the magni-finders make a significant difference in > > composing or focusing? What is the single biggest thing you did too > > advance/improve your macro photography? (apart from a tripod and cable release). >
I use a standard finder for macro photography, although I would use a finder that allowed overhead viewing if I had one. If the shot is at ground level, I use a table top tripod. For lighting I generally use a Soft Shoulder reflector umbrella with my AF 400T flash firing into it. This works great on the TTL setting. I'll compensate in exposure if the subject varies greatly from zone 5 or neutral reflectivity, and I usually bracket in half stops using the exposure compensation dial. However, I've found LX TTL to be very accurate. My lens of choice is a Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5. With the optical adapter, it can do 1:1. It's a heavy, metal bodied beast of a lens, but it's magnificently sharp with nice bokeh. Paul Stenquist
