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Camera note: taken with the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens

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  1. Dudley

    23 Oct 2007

    Wood Mouse.

  2. Words

    23 Oct 2007

    Nope! Though you're on the right track.

  3. chthoniid

    23 Oct 2007

    hedgehog?

    The eyes suggest a nocturnal beastie.

  4. Words

    23 Oct 2007

    Obviously too easy ;). Spot on Andy!

    Sounds good. Yes let's set something up.

  5. Flying Red Fox Blog

    24 Oct 2007

    I thought it would be a Squirrell as the recent post was on them, very nice close up:D

  6. SittingFox

    24 Oct 2007

    Wow, great shot! :up:

  7. Words

    24 Oct 2007

    100% crop. I was surprised it was so sharp. Pleased, but surprised!

  8. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    29 Oct 2007

    :eyes: That is one heck of a close up.

  9. Words

    29 Oct 2007

    That's pretty much on the limit of the lens unless I get an extender of some sort.

  10. chthoniid

    29 Oct 2007

    I've been wondering about how to improve the close ups too, but am going to try out the Raynox macro-lens adaptors. These are supposed to be much better than standard diopters, and are easier to add/remove than an extension tube.

    E.g. the Raynox DCR-250 has following flickr group dedicated to it-
    http://www.flickr.com/groups/raynoxdcr250/

  11. ALLY_G

    29 Oct 2007

    Wow, that is a fantastic photo of the mouse. :eyes: :up:

  12. Words

    29 Oct 2007

    Brendan

    I'm going to have to investigate further on what to get next, but I suspect some variant on a ring flash will be necessary if I get in much closer. Saw some good write-ups of the Raynox by googling.

  13. Words

    29 Oct 2007

    Thanks Elke!

  14. chthoniid

    30 Oct 2007

    Hi

    yes, I normally avoid anything that looks like a diopter, but quite a few people are starting to take notice of the Raynox stuff. I'm persuaded to give them a try. Otherwise I'd be heading down the extension tube route also. The Raynox looks a bit more compact than extension tubes and easier to change in the field.

    A ring flash can be quite handy- I've seen photos at least with them. So far though, I think my camera budget for the year has been exhausted. To some extent, the wireless flash with the alpha does mean I can escape the restriction of a flash on the camera itself.

    Chthonic regards- B

  15. Words

    9 Jan 2008

    :eyes:

  16. BitzyMe

    9 Jan 2008

    (huge font) W O W ….! Holy Mega nocternal pupil!

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