Help with macrophotography on D7100 with 55 f3.5 P.C

[Ironwood]

My bee pics aren't technically macro, since they are heavily cropped. I usually use my 18-55 for bees and bugs. I'm wondering how flash would affect them? It's usually bright and sunny when I'm out snapping pics. Using flash has never crossed my mind...

The flash/diffuser set-up that I use is only good for close range work, the further out the subject is, the less benefit the flash is.
Thats not saying you couldn't make it work, you just have to adapt things to your needs.
The best way to see if it will work, is give it a try, and go from there.
Start a thread, post photos, and ask for help if you need it

 

[Ta2Dave]

The flash/diffuser set-up that I use is only good for close range work, the further out the subject is, the less benefit the flash is.
Thats not saying you couldn't make it work, you just have to adapt things to your needs.
The best way to see if it will work, is give it a try, and go from there.
Start a thread, post photos, and ask for help if you need it

Oh I'm all over the place in the D3300 forum lol

 

[gustafson]

100% handheld, have tried a tripod/monopod but they are cumbersome.

What about using AF vs manual focus? And any tips on focusing?

 

[gustafson]

I was going to post to find out if the 55 f3.5 P.C could resolve compound eyes on flies. Seems like the lens took it personal that I doubted its capabilities, cuz I uploaded a few shots from this evening and found my answer Taken with the 55 f3.5 + PK-13 + TC-16A + D7100.

DSC_2484 by p.g.photo.graphy, on Flickr
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