Hi
I love the water droplet photos and the close up photos I have the following lens that came with my camera
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5 - 5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm 1:4 -5.6
But I wondered if I need to invest in the following lens to create water droplets photos and like :
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro
If I can create water droplets with the lenses I have can someone please advise the setting I should use with the lens, as I tried most of the day 18th feb photo but didn't really achieve the shot I wanted.
Thank you for taking the time to read and looking forward to replies, hoping that you can help.
Your best bet for waterdrop shots is a fast macro and external flash; and knowing the settings is only part of the battle, it is still very difficult to get great shots; which means practice, practice, practice!
Hello, I recently decided to play with so cheap macro tubes I purchased off of amazon. I learned two things very quickly 1. best results use a tripod 2. and external flaw is pretty much a must. I looked at the photo you posted for the 18th and it looks like you are trying a different look than water on the subject, but still you need additional light.
I used a 55-200mm lens for both these ~ but I did use a speedlight ~ I had tried previously without the speedlight and failed miserably even with different lenses ~ I think the 'secret' is light and lots of it
I did this one with the 70-300mm set on macro setting... the effect you are after you will need to focus on the water and not the sweets behind ~ trial and error if you are on auto focus ~ or set to manual focus [my eyesight is rubbish, so I dont tend to use manual too much] and I also need a pipette for better shaped drops :D
@bizziebeeme I have the same lenses as you and I used the 14-42mm.
I shot my photo outside as the lighting is better. I can't remember if I used an external flash for the one I did on the 6th or whether it was just very sunny. But the image data is here
Exposure: 0.0056 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/14.0
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 42 mm
I also tried again today, so I could figure out my own settings & to see if I could get it again ( haven't loaded them to the computer yet ) and I shot with an external flash. I zoomed in as close as I could and used manual focus to sharpen the droplets. I set up on an outdoor table and stood over it on a chair.
To get rounded droplets clean your surface with window cleaner first, (it helps the water to bead ) then use a pipette to drop the water on the surface. Check your image in your viewfinder each time and make adjustments where necessary. It is hard to get the focus right.
I hope this helps somewhat! Also, a macro lens would be great if you can get one. I don't have one, but it's on the top of my list! If you plan to shoot lots of close ups it would be a great investment!
You need a macro lens. To do it right you shoot at f/16 -f/22 and have two remote flashes powered at 1/128 and 1/64..have to experiment. The splash or drop is captured based on the flash speed not necessarily the shutter speed. I've captured collisions using 3 sec exposure. There's a lot to it.
I use a 105mm macro and if I'm in sunlight it doesn't need a flash at around f10. I'm assuming that your question really does refer to water droplets and not water crowns which need a flash
@kklickr thank you so much for replying and all the detailed information which is extremely helpful to me I shall certainly try again, hopefully now will be able to create the photo. :)
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Hope this helps!
I did this one with the 70-300mm set on macro setting... the effect you are after you will need to focus on the water and not the sweets behind ~ trial and error if you are on auto focus ~ or set to manual focus [my eyesight is rubbish, so I dont tend to use manual too much] and I also need a pipette for better shaped drops :D
I shot my photo outside as the lighting is better. I can't remember if I used an external flash for the one I did on the 6th or whether it was just very sunny. But the image data is here
Exposure: 0.0056 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/14.0
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 42 mm
I also tried again today, so I could figure out my own settings & to see if I could get it again ( haven't loaded them to the computer yet ) and I shot with an external flash. I zoomed in as close as I could and used manual focus to sharpen the droplets. I set up on an outdoor table and stood over it on a chair.
To get rounded droplets clean your surface with window cleaner first, (it helps the water to bead ) then use a pipette to drop the water on the surface. Check your image in your viewfinder each time and make adjustments where necessary. It is hard to get the focus right.
I hope this helps somewhat! Also, a macro lens would be great if you can get one. I don't have one, but it's on the top of my list! If you plan to shoot lots of close ups it would be a great investment!