On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 11:23 PM Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 6/27/2021 2:22 PM, Mike Gordon via olympus wrote:
> > Yesterday was the annual count for the Massachusetts chapter of NABA (No
> Am b'fly Assoc). I am admittedly out of practice and the cam had some
> trouble nailing focus with the CU diopter.
> > It was quite windy.
> >
> > The hairstreak outing (usually very high photo yield) was cancelled as
> Eversource is doing some construction at the site. They were warned by
> the conservation commission not to disturb the flutterby habitat. I hope
> they leave them alone. Sometimes can see 7 species of hairstreaks with one
> more remarkable than the next.
> >
> >
> > Here is one image from the count. It is all I could get to today out of
> the slim pickings.
> >
> >
> > https://www.olyendomike.com/Macro-2017/i-pdTRvGL/A
>
> Beautiful!
>
> One winner worth the trip.
>
> Fluttering Moose
>
I had the same thought, though I understand Mike's disappointment, too. If
you go to Disneyland, you're probably hoping there's more than one ride
working.
I have what is probably a stupid question. I would use a lens like the DZ
50-200/2.8 or the floater DZ 40-150 to get a respectful working distance,
and I'm satisfied with the IQ (whether I should be or not).
Why should I be investigating the use of a diopter? Tick the boxes:
* Allows use of a desired lens not otherwise serviceable in the
situation/setting
* Improves working distance
* Allows use of a lens of better quality not otherwise useable for the
capture, especially desirable because of the speed of the lens or the
characteristics of the glass
* Allows some marriage of non-native glass to foreign camera body
* Allows a lighter kit
* Esoteric qualities, approaches unobtanium standards
* Other -- please specify
Inquiring minds -- are lazy. I know I could look something up, but I like
the conversation. Thanks in advance.
Joel W.
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