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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:58 am Post subject: Hints,tips and advice

Please use this thread to offer any hints advice etc on getting that perfect shot of your prized pet etc. What techniques,equipment and set ups you use to photograph your animals. Cool

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Jase · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:03 am Post subject: HINT

HINT:

Get a Canon Cool

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A lil bit of Madagascar

Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:06 am Post subject:

Don't start!..lol
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kroakykaren · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:09 am Post subject:

I just wait for a miracle, thats my technique
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SteveL · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:12 am Post subject:

buy some tubes !! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330200112677&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=014

there real good for the pennys they cost
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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:13 am Post subject:

Well to get the ball rolling I recommend a tripod..I always try to use one. If you can natural light is always good but with British weather not always possible to take shots outside..A willing assistant is always handy and above all else if the animals seem stressed leave them be and try another day!
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Jase · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:19 am Post subject:

SteveL · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:21 am Post subject:

Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:21 am Post subject:

Extension tubes are ok but you will lose some light and they are in no way a substitute for a dedicated macro.. here is a good article on close up photography http://www.richard-seaman.com/Photography/Insects/index.html
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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:25 am Post subject:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Close-encounters
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