First Try At Water Drops

[07Vios]

Not exactly macro, but I did have to use my 100mm f2.8 lens. lol. Next time, I'll try to find a bowl with an even edge (so that it won't show), and have better lighting. What do you guys think?

 

[LaFoto]

You did WELL. They look GOOD. Much, much better than my first attempt!

 

[Sarmad]

That's very good, also the color tones scream professional. That's just awesome for first attempt, you've potential, keep it doing

 

[o hey tyler]

For a first attempt, they're not bad. There's quite a bit of noise at full size which also may contribute to the softness of the droplets.

This could be better achieved using off camera flash, lower ISO, and a slightly smaller aperture for added sharpness.

Overall, not bad for what you were working with and this being your first time.

 

[07Vios]

You did WELL. They look GOOD. Much, much better than my first attempt!

Thank you!

That's very good, also the color tones scream professional. That's just awesome for first attempt, you've potential, keep it doing

Thanks, gonna try another attempt with a better bowl (even rim) and more lighting. I was going to do a plain white background, but thought it would look better if colored on a pieces of paper and placed one below the bowl and one in the background.

For a first attempt, they're not bad. There's quite a bit of noise at full size which also may contribute to the softness of the droplets.

This could be better achieved using off camera flash, lower ISO, and a slightly smaller aperture for added sharpness.

Overall, not bad for what you were working with and this being your first time.

Thanks. Yeah, I used the built in flash (to trigger my speedlight which I had off to the diagonally front left of the camera near the background paper [I don't have a transmitter or cord yet]), the speedlight, the track lights in the ceiling above, a floor lamp, and my DIY ring light in addition to the natural light coming from the sliding door. Yet, all of this was still too dim to use anything below ISO 800 and f11. I tried using ISO 100 and f32, but the pictures were just way too dark since I was shooting at 1/125 and 1/200. I'll be utilizing some table lamps in addition to all of this next time to see if it'll help.

 

[o hey tyler]

Try f/8 next time, ISO 400, 1/200s. F/11 may have caused a bit of diffraction. Not familiar with what the sweet spot of the 100mm macro is but the drops look soft. Using a slower shutter speed like 1/125 may have also contributed to the softness of the drops.

 

[07Vios]

Try f/8 next time, ISO 400, 1/200s. F/11 may have caused a bit of diffraction. Not familiar with what the sweet spot of the 100mm macro is but the drops look soft. Using a slower shutter speed like 1/125 may have also contributed to the softness of the drops.

Will try f8 next time. I want it to be even faster than 1/200, but I can't since I'm using the pop up flash to trigger my speedlight. You think if I use my speedlight on the hotshoe, and use FP to go faster than 1/200 would be good? Or do think it'll be too harsh. I don't have a diffuser for it either, only a bounce card. I don't want to have to use anything higher than ISO 200 either. Do you think it'll be possible with the limited gear that I have?

Also might look soft because I was just guessing where to manually focus. I'll try to think of a way where I can get the focus spot on next time.

 

[o hey tyler]

What speedlight do you have? If its a canon speedlight, you can use HSS (High speed sync). But if its an off brand flash you're out of luck more than likely.

And no, I don't think it will be too harsh. It will decrease the power of your flash to utilize the HSS.

 

[07Vios]

What speedlight do you have? If its a canon speedlight, you can use HSS (High speed sync). But if its an off brand flash you're out of luck more than likely.

And no, I don't think it will be too harsh. It will decrease the power of your flash to utilize the HSS.

I have a Sigma 530 Super. FP is HSS on it, but can only use that if it's mounted. I will definitely try it on the camera next time. Thanks for the tips.