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10-18-2008, 07:21 PM
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Wicked ugly hairy fly
This photo was taken in my backyard by a cooperative but ugly fly. I used my new Canon EOS 40D with a EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro +LSC. ISO 400; f5; 1/125. I know DOF is extremely thin with a macro lens, but does anyone have any tried-and-true tips on maximizing DOF without compromising exposure? Is a smaller aperture the only option?
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10-18-2008, 08:50 PM
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Sorry I'm not any help since I don't own a macro lens. I never realized flys were this hairy. My guess would be to use a smaller aperature and increase your iso accordingly.
Welcome to the forum - hope to see many more or your shots!
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10-19-2008, 12:03 AM
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I'm pretty sure that a smaller aperature is the only solution.......unless you would consider a "Fly-swatter", it tends to place the entire fly in the 1/2 mm DOF sweetspot.LOL
P.S. Cool shot, and welcome to DPS.
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10-21-2008, 06:45 AM
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Who knew they were such hairy little critters.
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10-21-2008, 07:37 PM
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dang thats nasty.. good work though.
the only way i know of for increasing the dof is using a smaller aperture and boosting ambient by way of lights.. or up iso. i know dof varies by focal length.. but probably not much. sorry not an expert here 
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10-21-2008, 11:06 PM
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I agree. You'll need a smaller aperture. If you have a flash, use it.
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10-23-2008, 11:10 PM
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Another Wicked Ugly Fly!
I just got a new Sigma 50mm F 2.8 macro lens. I took this shot this morning. I have the opposite problem. How do I get the background blurred as in 'corporatezombie's' picture.
 Camera Make: SONY Camera Model: DSLR-A200 Date/Time: 2008:10:23 11:31:45 Flash Used: No (auto) Focal Length: 50.0mm Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160) Aperture: f/9.0 ISO Equiv.: 100
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10-23-2008, 11:18 PM
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10-23-2008, 11:20 PM
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the wall you shot against is still within the dof.. so the further the background is away from the point you focus on.. the more blurry it will be
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10-23-2008, 11:26 PM
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you'll see alot of small critters are hairy when you get up close and personal with them and some people too.
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