Re: GESO: extreme macro with the Raynox DCR-250

Thanks Bob and Frank - yes life at that scale is quite harsh! Cheers, Ben -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: GESO: extreme macro with the Raynox DCR-250

Thanks Mark! I’ve found the only way to have any hope of catching the correct focus in many cases is to “machine-gun it”, luckily if I set the ringflash to 1/128th power there is no recycle time so I can shoot at the max frame rate and move (aka wobble!) focus through the image…. The other

GESO: extreme macro with the Raynox DCR-250

Hi PDML, One the advice of Johan (http://extreme-macro.co.uk/raynox-adapter-techniques/) I’ve been investigating the use of Raynox lenses for greater than 1:1 macro work, results here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskgYxHbt I’ve been using the DCR-250 on the Sigma 180mm macro with the Viltrox JY-670 Ring

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Re: OT - help identifying this insect

Hi Igor (and PDML), This is an Ensign Wasp (Family: Evaniidae), probably in the genus Evania - ID confirmed by my Hymenopterist colleague at the Natural History Museum. More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaniidae All the best, Ben -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - NHM competition

Dear Bob, Godfrey, Ann, Bruce, Ken, Christine and Darren (and the anonymous google form users)! Thank you for your very kind comments and taking the time to reply either via email or the google form (which is now fixed to match the flickr names!). I really enjoy getting out and exploring with

GESO - NHM competition

Hi folks, I don’t often post, but I do enjoy the images shared and discussions on this mailing list. I work at the Natural History Museum in London and every year the staff have an internal photo competition parallel to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Each member of staff can submit two

Is Pentax now in vogue?

I didn't even notice the other two characters in this picture: http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/29/back-in-the-fashion-fold-kate-moss-poses-with-john-galliano-on-the-cover-of-vogue-4165793/ Ben ;) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Pentax Q thoughts

Now that I have a nice sharp F* 300mm (thanks again Chris!), I was wondering if anyone has thoughts or experience in extending its reach by attaching a Q series body to a similar length lens, bringing the lens up to an equivalent of a 1300-1600mm lens on a 35mm body - photo examples would be

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

Thanks for looking and for the comments Bob S., Bob W., Bruce, Chris, Darren Dan! I'm no Butterfly expert (my job is Curator of Dragonflies and Small Orders, which is essentially the river insects and lacewings), but John I think the leaf mimics would probably move once a caterpillar started

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

handle ISO 1600 quite well. I'm really looking forward to seeing what the lens can do on a sunny day. Critique and Comments welcome! Ben -- Bob beat me to it - here's my record of a pleasant day. PDML lurker Ben Price relieved me of my F* 300 4.5. I'm pleased that it's going to a good home