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04-NOV-2011

Stress at 5 X life size

Difficult to hand hold, difficult to focus.
The Canon Macro Photo MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Manual Focus lens
sometimes causes me stress to use but when I can manage that crazy dof it is fabulous :-)
My MP-E Gallery is here
http://www.pbase.com/sheils/mpe_65mm

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
1/10s f/4.0 at 50.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time04-Nov-2011 09:42:15
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/10 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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through_the_lens09-Nov-2011 16:24
And the lens you are using is nice too... I can't see how having equipment is stressful... except right now my contacts on one lens are not working... on the kit lens that came with the camera.. I followed google directions from Nikon to clean my canon contacts..Nice work here.
carol j. phipps06-Nov-2011 02:30
Excellent image! You can do it.
Brenda05-Nov-2011 20:45
Wonderful photo. Some day I hope to have a DSLR...
Guest 05-Nov-2011 12:58
Wow, really impressive results Sheila !!!
Karen Stuebing04-Nov-2011 21:51
The gallery is great which makes this stress a good stress. The lens is very beautiful in this photo.
Mairéad04-Nov-2011 21:34
You've got fantastic results so the stress is definitely worth it!
Dawn McKenzie-Wykes04-Nov-2011 18:27
A little stress is good for us they say... just a little mind you. :-) just think if it wasn't Canon, now that would be more stressful...lol..
Guest 04-Nov-2011 18:02
I don't know this one but from everyone's comments it sounds like a coveted stress :) Based on the gallery it produced I think it is all worth it! Amazing macros!
Guest 04-Nov-2011 17:27
I want one! I don't mind that kind of stress!!!! LOL
J. Scott Coile04-Nov-2011 14:37
I dream of this lens!
Janet Donnelly04-Nov-2011 14:27
It seems to me that a little bit of stress is a small price to pay for having such a great piece of equipment. And the more you practice with it, the easier it will get.
Herb 04-Nov-2011 12:21
That's why I never bought this lens
Susan Leigh04-Nov-2011 10:41
Another nice 'little' toy you have there!! ;-))
Stephanie04-Nov-2011 09:00
Nothing better than a Canon ~ yup! That's what I always say! :))
I can't seem to manage my macro lens handheld either ~ I always use my tripod.
Beautiful work Sheila!
Maaike Huizer04-Nov-2011 08:37
Yes, I can understand that. Have one like that (although a different brand).
Janice Dunn04-Nov-2011 06:41
Yes, I've had a few stressful times with my cameras and lenses!! But sometimes it's worth the pain...
Guest 04-Nov-2011 06:02
Beautiful shot. V.
Cindi Smith04-Nov-2011 05:48
Yep....and more difficult if it is being hand held. I feel your pain. Nice equipment by the way!
laine04-Nov-2011 04:52
but when it works the stress fades away!!
Sam Rua04-Nov-2011 03:04
Your results are definite worth the hassle, Sheila. Nice gallery.
larose forest photos04-Nov-2011 03:03
I'm still on the point and shoot, but yes, I know what you mean (thinking back to my old film SLR). V