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From: <T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Clendon,
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> >
> > There are many cases where a flash is not necesarry.
> > On any bright day, wander off to your local botanical
> > garden, or a neighbors garden and snap away.
> >
>
> I understand what you're saying here, and by and large I agree. I've been
> using a sub-optimal macro-solution (read: using equipment from a brand
> who's name will get me booted from the list if said out loud *gg*) in the
> past, and, indeed, in many situations, natural light is plenty.
>
Most of my macro shots were taken in a reservoir, the insects were hide
under leaves and trees, you never got enough light even with high speed
film since in most cases you have to stop down to at least to F11 for the
DOF. The comparison samples were taken with Kodak Elitechrome 100 (EB II)
and 80/4 with telescope auto tube, so flash is a must. With flash it can
also eliminate the camera vibration. I have to agree if you can use
available light that is great and it will be more challenging.
C.H.Ling
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