Tried my hands on macro recently. Since didn't have the budget for a 100mm F2.8 Macro lens .. I decided to try a cheaper alternative with the Raynox DCR-250 close up filter. I used the filter together with the 55-250mm lens with an external flash mounted plus the usage of tripod. A remote cable release is used to prevent camera shake. Focusing is rather cumbersome but it get easier once you get used to moving the tripod + camera back and forth to get the subject into focus. A macro rail is very useful in this situation but moving the tripod + camera back and forth does the same thing. In this sample shot, I didn't try to use an off camera flash because I forgot to bring my china flash trigger. The raynox filter does give a high quality magnification. It seems that my camera sensor is dusty from all the changing lens while on the field in my recent jungle and mountain trekking expedition a few weeks ago. So the photos are filled with sensor dust! I try to remove some of it using the adobe lightroom clone/heal tool but there is just too many of it .. perhaps it's time to send the camera for cleaning soon.
Hope you enjoyed the photos.
Hope you enjoyed the photos.
