New macro pics with my upgraded camera

[yen_saw]

As some of you might know. I have finally decided to take the plunge and splash out the money for a new EOS 50D. I am in the process of building up my rigs with accessories. Few hours ago I received my macro lens Sigma 150mm and took a few pics. Still far from perfect macro pics i have lot more to learn but i love the challenge!! Hopefully i can share more macro pics here in the future.

Self portrait... without the face :lol:

 

[shorty]

Nice pics! Not bad for the first time using the camera. How much did the camera set you back?

 

[yen_saw]

Thanks.

Well the Canon EOS 50D comes with 28-135mm lens and some free stuffs for $1,399.

 

[Katnapper]

That's wonderful, Yen... I'm so happy for you! Now you get to play with your new toy, and record and share awesome views of your favorite subject, hehe! And we'll all be right here waiting to view them! I love the eyes in that second pic. Is that a little B. mendica? Congratulations and wishing you the best in learning your new camera!

 

[yen_saw]

Thanks Becky! yeah it is my new toy right now :lol: I am taking a photographing course starting next January hope that helps

The eyes for the second pic is of the Florida bark mantis (Gonatista grisea). B. mendica is on the first pic.

 

[Anleoflippy]

Nice Mantis and camera you got there...

My camera is also from Canon but is the Ixus series...

 

[Pelle]

I want that camera as well

Nice pics!

 

[Morpheus uk]

With Yens species and that camera this forum should get a whole lot more interesting

 

[Katnapper]

I really need to take a photography class too, Yen. I've had my camera five years now, and I still hardly know how to really use it. I rely on the auto focus way too much! B)

 

[yen_saw]

Nice Mantis and camera you got there...My camera is also from Canon but is the Ixus series...

Hi Leo. Canon Ixus series is pretty good camera too. I couldn't decide on either Rebel or EOS but went for the later due to its better made structure. How much does the EOS series (body only) cost in Malaysia? I remember commodities are always more expensive in the East than West Malaysia.

I want that camera as well Nice pics!

Pim, took me a good 4 yrs before taking the plunge. i hope it worth the price. B)

With Yens species and that camera this forum should get a whole lot more interesting

Thanks. Hopefully my interest on this hobby isn't going to kill my mantis hobby.

 

[yen_saw]

I really need to take a photography class too, Yen. I've had my camera five years now, and I still hardly know how to really use it. I rely on the auto focus way too much! B)

Don't feel bad Becky took me a year to realize there is this "macro"(flower icon) switch on my Canon SD powershoot :lol:

I was told a tripod is a must i have a shaky hand but it is very much depending on the type of lens you got. AF rules but i need to learn my MF soon.

 

[Frack]

Gratz on the new toy! lol The close ups look great, Im sure after you take that class youll be a pro at photography. Knowing about all the lighting and stuff makes a big difference, even as bad as my camera is it can atcually take a good pic if everythings just right.

 

[The_Asa]

Maybe it will keep you on the forum a bit more nah just teasing. Can't wait to see more!

 

[yeatzee]

keep the pictures coming.....practice makes perfect

 

[shorty]

Thanks.Well the Canon EOS 50D comes with 28-135mm lens and some free stuffs for $1,399.

I'm glad you posted this thread because I have been doing research over the past few weeks on what camera I want to purchase. I hadn't looked into this particular model, and now I will be buying this a week or so after Christmas. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! I can't wait!

 

[yen_saw]

Gratz on the new toy! lol The close ups look great, Im sure after you take that class youll be a pro at photography. Knowing about all the lighting and stuff makes a big difference, even as bad as my camera is it can atcually take a good pic if everythings just right.

Ha yep! It is really depending on the right moment at the right time. My first class is few weeks from now i hope to learn something there, not to be a pro but hopefully decent shots

Maybe it will keep you on the forum a bit more nah just teasing. Can't wait to see more!

Thanks Asa. I might be able to stay here more often if you could help me feed my mantis

keep the pictures coming.....practice makes perfect

Will do!! I am off from tomorrow till Next SUnday so plenty of time for me to shoot around

I'm glad you posted this thread because I have been doing research over the past few weeks on what camera I want to purchase. I hadn't looked into this particular model, and now I will be buying this a week or so after Christmas. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! I can't wait!

Canon EOS has many types so don't hurry into getting one. ANything from Rebel XS to the $$$ 1Ds-MarkIII offers decent shot, depending on your needs and budget. Lens is far more important than the body. Good luck finding your own SLR camera.

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My rig is getting closer to completion here is how it looks so far. I'm going to have some photo session using the Sigma macro lens this coming few days I hope to have a blast with them. Hope to put up some macro shots in near future.

 

[hibiscusmile]

<_< i have a tripod, it isn't helping :lol: what I need is someone to take the pics :lol:

 

[Orin]

I need a new camera too but I can get okay shots with my inexpensive one so I'm not yet willing to take the plunge. That's a great setup!!

 

[yen_saw]

<_< i have a tripod, it isn't helping :lol: what I need is someone to take the pics :lol:

Tripod helps i have shaky hands

If you buy me ticket to Ohio i can take pics for you

I need a new camera too but I can get okay shots with my inexpensive one so I'm not yet willing to take the plunge. That's a great setup!!

Thanks Orin. you don't need a new camera that spider pic is good, my previous camera won't do that so i took the plunge.

Here is the temporary set up in my bug room for photoshooting. Used the camera the second time and took some pics yesterday. WIll post up some mantis pic when i find time.