Macro Tubing

[cgipson1]

I do use flash on 99% of all my Macro shots (heck, on everything but landscapes for that matter)... it really does make a big difference!

 

[pisto1981]

Thanks edson!

really? It makes than much difference?

ill see about getting a defuser then

 

[480sparky]

..........Any idea how to improve DOF? Really not much room for error with these

Do some test shots and all the full stops.... 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, etc. and pixel-peep them on your monitor at at least 100%. Determine which aperture gives you the sharpest image as you close it down before diffraction starts to degrade the image. This will usually be in the 8-16 range. Then, if at all possible, shoot at the smallest aperture possible in that range.

Beyond that, if you don't have enough DOF, look into focus stacking.