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2bFlyfishin
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2010/12/10 16:36:13 (permalink)

Fly photography?

Hello, I'm new to the board here, I've been wanting to sign up for along time now. Anyway, first I would like to commend the incredible talent that I have witnessed on this forum for several years now.....just awesome! My original question was, what brand of cameras are most of you guys using to photo your flys and tutorials? Some of the pictures are just incredible with awesome detail, I've been attempting to start doing some tutorials with my Kodak easy share and my olympus but just cant seem to get that nice macro quality.....any tips in this area would be appreciated. Looking forward to learning more from you all!! Thanks!!
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    Cold
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/11 19:02:37 (permalink)
    Any old digicam can take nice macro shots.



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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/11 19:45:00 (permalink)
    I use an inexpensive Cannon, set to Macro. The more important things are using Tri pod, lighting, and back ground(A medium to light blue works for me)
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/11 21:04:44 (permalink)
    Thanks guys for your help! I have not tried using a tripod before....will have to try that in the future....very nice ties as well!!
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 10:32:02 (permalink)
    As above, lighting is critical. In some newer point and shot digital cameras they have added a LED for macro or super macro shot for use in place of a flash. The flash can really overexpose a photo of a fly close up. If you don't have a tripod, you can set the camera on a steady surface. Background of a neutral contrasting color to the fly is also important. Good Luck! I just bough an olympus stylus tough that takes great macros, and is awesome to take fishing and it's freeze, drop, and waterproof. $150 at sams club. for the cheaper model.
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 10:53:13 (permalink)
    make sure your camera is on Macro setting.... usually indicated by this image





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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 11:54:56 (permalink)
    Some camera's allow you to choose a focus-on-center option as well as auto or manual while in Macro. While a tripod and manual focus will work best, focusing on the central point can be a help if your macro auto focus keeps focusing on the neutral background, a bobbin behind your fly, or something else.

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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 12:37:02 (permalink)
    Another tip: If you are using the tripod, or have the camera supported in some way in which it isn't handheld, use your shutter delay option, to completely eliminate camera shake.

    Set it to shoot 2 sec. after the shutter release is pressed. Press it and let go of the camera. Shake free, every time.
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 14:01:31 (permalink)
    Might not make it a better picture but I like when the fly is stuck in a cork or one of those holders and not in the vice. I think sometimes the vice distracts from the fly.
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 14:33:34 (permalink)
    Very informative guys!! I can see that I am not utilizing all of the features of my cameras. DJ, I do have anOlympus stylus 6000, best camera I have owned thus far for fishing, great on the creeks and many features. I was Into photography pretty heavy in my teens and used a Cannon AE1, that camera was awesome, the things I could do with it but, when digital hit the market...it's been a bit of a learning curve for me ever since. When I can get some pictures on here you guys can analyze for me and see how Im doing....thanks again for the tips to all!!
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    RE: Fly photography? 2010/12/12 19:28:55 (permalink)
    I have a AE-1 as well. Great camera to learn a bit on. Just finished a photography course and decided to upgrade it. I got the Canon Rebel Ti-2. Big difference. Now i don't have to wait for the film to develop to see my mistakes! Just got it before Thanksgiving, so still learning it. The Olypus take great video too.
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