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Re: [OM] IMG: Another Way to Snap a Butterfly

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Another Way to Snap a Butterfly
From: Rick Beckrich <rbeckrich@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:22:42 -0400
Kudos, Jim!  😆

On Jul 17, 2016 2:34 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> After seeing Moose's recent fly captures, I became interested in trying
an extension tube, though I don't have any of the modifying optics he has
been using.  My only extension tubes are M42, so I attached the 9.5mm tube
to my Takumar 135/3.5 lens.  The usable focusing range seemed to be
approximately 2 - 5 feet, not bad for butterflies.  To get a few more MP, I
used my Oly E-510.  This gave me the equivalent of a 270/3.5 lens.
>
> This female Spicebush Swallowtail flew up and rested for about five
minutes on the greenery on my fence.  This was the only view and lighting
that I had available.  I tried focusing at several stops, and it was not
too difficult.  I suspect this was taken at f/8.
>
>
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Spicebush+Swallowtail+Female.tif.html
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>
> --
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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