Wayne J. Cosshall wrote:
> Hi Jon,
>
> Microscope shooting can be tricky. I'm still working it out for my
> setup. One thing I have found, which might help, is that setups that
> work well for film sometimes don't for digital. I suspect, though it
> is only a suspicion at this time, is that the greater reflectivity of
> the silicon sensor causes internal reflections in the microscope
> optical path. Sometimes it actually seems easier to use a compact
> digital rather than an SLR.
>
> I really wouldn't have thought that Canon's do better macros than
> Nikon's, if that is what you are saying, even though I am a Canon user
> myself. It just may be that for a variety of reasons the people whose
> work you are seeing who are better at their craft happen to be Canon
> users. I get to play with Canon's, Nikon's, Sony, Pentax, etc and, in
> reality, they are really much of a muchness with differences in user
> interface and handling that make individuals prefer one over the
> other.
> The Sigma's are nice macro lenses. This pics in this article:
> http://www.dimagemaker.com/article.php?articleID=838
> were taken with the Sigma 70mm macro.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Wayne
I was saying that the Canon shots were better than anything I have taken
yet. I don't think one is any better than the other when it comes to two
great cameras. I have seen some heated threads about which one is best or
who makes the best glass but I have seen no proof. Nikons just have the
reputation for costing more. I think the microscope photography will be
later in the year as I still have much I need before summer ends and I
pack
everything away for the chilling weather here in the N.E.
I like Sigma and am happy with my 50-500mm and am not afraid to buy more.
Some of those Nikkors can be a bit cost prohibitive.
>
> Wayne J. Cosshall
> Publisher, The Digital ImageMaker, http://www.dimagemaker.com/
> Blog http://www.digitalimagemakerworld.com/
> Publisher, Experimental Digital Photography
> http://www.experimentaldigitalphotography.com
> Personal art site http://www.cosshall.com/
>
>
>
> Jonathan wrote:
>> Wayne J. Cosshall wrote:
>>> There are four options that I have used:
>>> - closeup filters are cheap (relatively) and allow a normal lens to
>>> focus closer
>>> - extension tubes that only work on SLRs but also allow a normal
>>> lens to focus closer
>>> - a dedicated macro lens will focus close and offer great image
>>> quality - attach the camera to a microscope
>>>
>>> I've used the first two with everything from a wideangle zoom to my
>>> 100-400mm zoom, with good results. I also have a 100mm macro (Canon
>>> f2.8) which is a great lens. And I've been experimenting with the
>>> microscope approach for that 'extreme' approach.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Wayne
>>
>>
>> Thanks Wayne. I have been wondering what shooting with a microscope
>> would be like. I think it is about time I found out. I can see me
>> getting into this with a whole new enthusiasm. I have seen so many
>> nice macro shots taken with Canon and other fine cameras and lenses.
>> I have been using Nikon for some time not that they are any better,
>> just a bit more expensive. I have seen better pics with Canon than
>> anything I have been able to produce although I do like my new Bigma.
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> Jon
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