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With spring coming along nicely and a set of extension tubes on the way my desire to get a flash for macro stuff has reignited. Will I regret getting a Yongnuo YN-468 II and building a DIY flash diffuser for my D5100? I have zero experience with flashes and a limited amount of money in the bank. My plant documentation project would greatly benefit from some better pictures.
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Mr. Despair posted:I got a YN-560ii, it's the single best investment I've made for macro by a wide margin. Have you done any sort of diffuser setup on it? I may try building something like this over spring break. Maybe without the bracket and everything, but at least with the tupperware diffuser.
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Feb 16, 2013 20:18
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Mr. Despair posted:I normally just pop out the little reflector card it has built in. Since I leave it on the hot shoe the flash isn't pointing right at the subject, and the bounce is generally good enough to light it without putting down any really harsh shadows. Cool. I will do some experimenting and see what happens.
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Feb 16, 2013 21:02
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beergod posted:What do you shoot when you use the 35 f1.8? I've read there's a sweet spot for all lenses that is usually a few stops down from wide open. Just crank it wide open and shoot dog portraits all day.  Maggie by atticus_1354, on Flickr I also like it for shooting plants which is most of what my camera gets pointed at.  Agave top by atticus_1354, on Flickr  cow tongue prickly pear by atticus_1354, on Flickr
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Feb 19, 2013 00:41
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Is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro worth getting for my D5100. I have a Nikon 55-200 but want something with more reach that can also focus closer up so I can switch to shooting plants without putting on my 35mm.
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Feb 21, 2013 01:03
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SoundMonkey posted:Probably, yes. I just found this video and now I am thinking that it is way to loud. Maybe I should just keep saving up for something higher end. I feel like I wouldn't regret better glass.
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Feb 21, 2013 01:28
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evil_bunnY posted:And extension rings are so cheap. I have extension rings as of yesterday. Now to get a flash to go with them.
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Feb 21, 2013 05:08
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Cheap extension tubes, an old lens from my grandpas camera, and a desk lamp are my favorite photography equipment right now. I am going to stay up way to late playing with these tubes. Ruler by atticus_1354, on Flickr
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Feb 22, 2013 23:14
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Is there any reason not to buy the student version of Lightroom 5 if I am eligible? Any hidden drawbacks?
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Sep 14, 2013 22:42
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Wario In Real Life posted:There's fine print where you can't profit off of anything you make with it I think, but other than that it should be identical to the retail version. Thanks I figured something like that. Good thing I am to terrible to make anything someone would actually pay for and if I should ever get that good I imagine they will have a new version out.
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Sep 14, 2013 22:59
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Left of the Dial posted:Would a Nikon D200 for $250 and and the 35mm f/1.8 for $160-200 or so be a bad choice, or should I get a newer, but less well-built body? I love my D5100 with 35/1.8 and KEH has that lens for $144. http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Digital-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-DN069991066850?r=FE
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