Recent content by Pixels On The Rocks

Thank you! They even offer pick up and delivery for a little extra. I just tried cleaning the sensor myself but there is still dust. I have no idea where it is, as I really looked hard with torch and all. Having never done this before I would agree with one thing some have said here: the blower...

Just what I came here for to ask: sensor cleaning. Will try it once more myself. Should my efforts not be successful, can anyone here recommend a place that does a full sensor clean near Matlock?

Thank you very much for the link to the two videos. I will watch them later this evening when I get some time. How close .. well that is the thing. Some insects (such as tiny moths) do not come out all that well with my set up. It works fine for whole butterflies or dragonflies (or any...

I have hesitated so far with buying extensions tubes simply because it appears that they might create lighting issues (not enough light coming through). But I may try it afterall. Firstly I am going to see if I get the bigger of the two lens to work. At least then I know rather than wondering...

I cannot attach photos to the posts as I am new to the forum. The larger of the two lenses has a Magnification ration (is that what you are referring to?) of 1:2.6 or with 2x tele converter it will be 1:1.33. It appears I have to experiement now. I wonder if it is worth it getting the two...

Good grief! I had no idea this was possible! Well now I am overrun with choices. Thank you for sharing this piece of information!

Thank you!

Thank you for your reply. I do too think that they probably are not proper macro lenses. However, I wonder if it will be better results than my current set up which is just a standard zoom lens (see OP) with a close up filter ...

Good afternoon, I have two 'vintage' (judging by the boxes, probably 20 years of age) Tamron Macro lenses. As I have always wanted a macro lens but don't have the budget (worked with a close up filter so far but have considerable chromatic issues with it) I was hoping that I might get these...