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<blockquote data-quote="Ironwood" data-source="post: 404591" data-attributes="member: 10447"><p>Manual focus is the way to go for bugs, just turn the focus all the way in till it hits the stop then back it off about 10mm, so you aren't quite at 1:1. Once it is set there you won't have to touch it again until you want to shoot something other than bugs.</p><p>Look through the viewfinder and use your neck to move your head in and out, that is how you focus. Focus on their eyes.</p><p></p><p>Keep your tripod for the landscape shots <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />, it is no good for live bugs.</p><p></p><p>I get my best shots just using the cameras onboard flash with the "Scott Murray" diffuser on the end of the lens.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ironwood, post: 404591, member: 10447"] Manual focus is the way to go for bugs, just turn the focus all the way in till it hits the stop then back it off about 10mm, so you aren't quite at 1:1. Once it is set there you won't have to touch it again until you want to shoot something other than bugs. Look through the viewfinder and use your neck to move your head in and out, that is how you focus. Focus on their eyes. Keep your tripod for the landscape shots :), it is no good for live bugs. I get my best shots just using the cameras onboard flash with the "Scott Murray" diffuser on the end of the lens. [/QUOTE]
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