After some tips of shooting really close ups of eyes...

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dearis
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After some tips of shooting really close ups of eyes...

Post by dearis »

Hi there,

was after so tips on shooting real close-ups/macro shots of eyes. I wouldn't know where to start not so flash at people.

Regards Darren
Canon 350d body
50mm f/1.8 MKII
17-40mm f/4 L
70-200mm f/4 L
100mm f/2.8 Macro,

Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Speedlite 580EX

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Manfrotto Tripod & Monopod
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twebster
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Post by twebster »

Hi ya' Darren, :D

I'm not sure I can give you any advice about this but I have moved your post to this forum where I feel you will get more responses to your topic. :D

Best regards, :D
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MikeBinOKlahoma
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Post by MikeBinOKlahoma »

Why not experiment?

If you prefer not to use flash, the other suggestion I'd have is to crank your 350D up to ISO 1600 or so and try shooting at f/4 or f/5.6 in fairly bright light with your 100mm macro. You could use a desk lamp or bright, concentrated lamp to get more light onto the eye. Shooting in RAW will give you the ability to correct any color cast in the light.

All this assumes a willing subject and controlled conditions, which I assume is what you intend! :-)
Mike Broderick
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dearis
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Post by dearis »

Thanks for that, the subject is my wife and she is patient. I want to use macro lense and thought about using my twinlight flash dialed rightdown this flash should avoid red-eye

Regards Darren
Canon 350d body
50mm f/1.8 MKII
17-40mm f/4 L
70-200mm f/4 L
100mm f/2.8 Macro,

Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Speedlite 580EX

Cable release
Manfrotto Tripod & Monopod
Canon tripod mount ring A
Kenko Pro Extension Rings
BG-E3 Grip
**********************************************
My Gallery http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/ ... /?start=20

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