Up close tulip

[STEVE DIAS]

Just took this with my new Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro lense, and a nikon R1 speed light. Pretty hard to get a very big DOF. At the min. focal dist. the lense will not step down to f2.8, but other than that any suggestions on better focusing or lighting. Learning good flash technics is harder than working the camera. Camera Nikon D7000 Lens Type G
Lens 90mm f/2.8
Flash Mode Fired, TTL Mode
Shooting Mode Single-Frame, Auto ISO
Auto Bracket Release Auto Release

Exposure 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture f/25.0
Focal Length 90 mm
Focal Length 89.8 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Exposure Mode Manual
White Balance Manual
Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Focal Length In35mm Format 135 mm
Scene Capture Type Standard
Gain Control None
Contrast Normal
Saturation Normal
Sharpness Normal
Quality Fine
White Balance 4760K
Focus Mode Manual
Flash Setting Normal
Flash Type Built-in,Comdr.
White Balance Fine Tune 0 0
Active D- Lighting High Picture Control Name Vivid
Picture Control Base Vivid
Picture Control Adjust Default Settings
Picture Control Quick Adjust Normal
Sharpness 4
Contrast Normal
Brightness Normal
Saturation Normal
Hue Adjustment None
Filter Effect n/a
Toning Effect n/a
Toning Saturation n/a

[Thunder_o_b]

I can tell you how I setup my flash for macro work. I will leave it to you to decide if you think you want to try it.

First I am a Canon user, but that makes little difference. LordV uses the lens that you have on his Canon 40D for 1:1 macro. I based my setup on his. If you have seen my macro shots on this forum, you have seen how this setup works.

Take your speed light off the hot shoe and put it on a bracket like this and use a diffuser
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=15544&is=REG
This will allow you to have fairly precise control over the lighting. This is a shot of LordV's 1:1 rig, he made his own using parts at his house. You could do the same if you do not wish to spend the money. Macrophotography by LordV - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Set the shutter speed to 1/250 sec, use iso 100-200, use f11, have the flash set to ETTL and dial in the exposure. I find that with that I need to underexpose anywhere from one stop to three stops.

I hope this helps.