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Essentialy whilst I have used a tripod, geared head and focusing rail to good effect in macro, my main use has been either with 1:1, 1:2 or a little bit of 1:2 macro in the field - whilst my works (to date) with higher magnifications have always been in a more studio like environment where I have a still subject and the ability to control the subjects and the cameras position.
However I've been trying to use my MPE in the field with the tripod and its giving me a lot of problems. I seem to find it impossible to focus the setup effectivly on the subject - whilst if I shift to handheld I find it far far easier. I do want to be able to use the tripod since focus stacking gives the best results when done with a rail - and further my lighting is currently a flash on an offcamera flashcord and if I can't hold the flash up high I am limited to side on light only (as the flash rests on the ground).
So for those with more experience in using high magnification gear in a field what advice can you give?
For refrence my current tripod setup is as follows:
Manfrotto 055XPROB
Manfrotto junior geared head (does anyone else find the quick release plate with this tends to not have a very harsh grain and let things slip on it? I've also found the glue to be giving way at times also)
Ebay/HongKong/Adorama focusing tails (set of 2 rails though at present I tend to use only one for forward/backward motions)
However I've been trying to use my MPE in the field with the tripod and its giving me a lot of problems. I seem to find it impossible to focus the setup effectivly on the subject - whilst if I shift to handheld I find it far far easier. I do want to be able to use the tripod since focus stacking gives the best results when done with a rail - and further my lighting is currently a flash on an offcamera flashcord and if I can't hold the flash up high I am limited to side on light only (as the flash rests on the ground).
So for those with more experience in using high magnification gear in a field what advice can you give?
For refrence my current tripod setup is as follows:
Manfrotto 055XPROB
Manfrotto junior geared head (does anyone else find the quick release plate with this tends to not have a very harsh grain and let things slip on it? I've also found the glue to be giving way at times also)
Ebay/HongKong/Adorama focusing tails (set of 2 rails though at present I tend to use only one for forward/backward motions)