I’ve been continuing to practice handheld focus stacking with the MC-20 teleconverter and M.Zuiko 90 mm f/3.5 PRO IS macro lens. This article features a selection of HHFS (handheld focus stacked) backyard images of some insects and blossoms.
Jumping Spider Macro Images
This article features a small selection of jumping spider macro images that were captured handheld using in-camera focus stacking (HHFS) with my E-M1X, an M.Zuiko 90 mm f/3.5 PRO IS macro lens, and an M.Zuiko MC-20 teleconverter.
I’m still in the early stages of my learning curve with this lens. These jumping spider macro photographs should definitely be viewed from a test image perspective. All of the photographs in this article are full frame captures without any cropping. They were resized to 1200 pixels on the width for website use.
Flies in Flight Test
This article features some handheld images from a recent flies in flight test I conducted in my backyard, and provides some related commentary.
Like any test session, my objective was to push myself and my camera gear so I could better understand my current capabilities, as well as identify opportunities for improvement.
Smaller Birds at 1200 mm EFOV
This article features a selection of images of smaller birds at 1200 mm efov, and reinforces the importance of practicing eye/hand coordination.
Cataract Surgery
One of life’s interesting events is to experience post cataract surgery clarity and colours. Over the past number of years my wife and I have had some discussions about the colour of clothing, paint, and a host of other everyday items. Suffice to say that we have had some pretty significant differences of opinion about the colours that each of us was seeing in the world around us. This was especially true of pastel colours.
HHHR Flower Photography with 150-600
Recently I did some HHHR flower photography with the M.Zuiko 150-600 mm IS zoom, during a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
I concentrated my test efforts on close-up photography as the M.Zuiko 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 IS zoom has a minimum focusing distance of 560 mm (~ 22 inches) on the wide end. The maximum magnification of the lens is 0.35 X on the wide end and 0.20 X on the telephoto end. Using teleconverters obviously extends the magnification further.
Camera Body or Lens Investment
As photographers we sometimes struggle with whether we should make a camera body or lens investment to further our creative journeys. Everyone has their own photographic objectives… so decisions will vary by individual.
First Day with M.Zuiko 90 mm Macro
Yesterday was my first attempt with handheld field testing and experimenting with the M.Zuiko 90 mm f/3.5 IS PRO Macro lens.
First Swallows of 2024
The first swallows of 2024 have arrived, and to me signal the official start of the spring birding season in my local area. These first swallows of 2024 reconfirm the importance of eye/hand coordination, as well as being aware of bird behaviour.
Half Of The Story
Sometimes only getting half of the story can still produce some very interesting, action-oriented photographs. In the springtime birds are vying for mates, or protecting the partner that they already have. This can lead to some dramatic action, especially if large birds like geese or swans are involved.