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dmclean2
Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: May 2007
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 1,396
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Tue January 8, 2008 11:53am
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Nice photo Dave,
Like you, I can't wait to try out the new camera on dragonflys and damsels.
Duncan
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DavyG
Officer of the Wild Empire
Registered: January 2008
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 743
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Wed January 9, 2008 1:09pm
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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment Duncan.
The pic was taken using an Olympus E510, Sigma 105mm and a ZD EC-14.
I hope you enjoy using your new camera, I'll watch for your pics.
Dave
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goosey
Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: January 2007
Location: Ijmuiden, Holland
Posts: 2,046
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Wed January 23, 2008 3:27pm
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Fantastic detail Davy, the eyes are amazing aren't they, it even has little wrinkles around the mouth! Excellent!
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DavyG
Officer of the Wild Empire
Registered: January 2008
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 743
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Thu January 24, 2008 4:12pm
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Thanks goosey, I was lucky that it allowed me to get so close.
I'm looking forward to spring!
Thanks for looking and commenting.
Dave
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polygro
Wild Member
Registered: February 2008
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 224
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Fri February 22, 2008 12:26pm
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What a superb capture!
I also have an Olympus E-510 though not your 105mm lens (I have the Zuiko 50mm). Hope you don't mind me asking you a few questions: Is the ZD EC-14 to connect the Sigma lens to the Olympus body? I wonder how heavy it is to use or do you always use a tripod? How do you rate this combination?
Cheers
Polly
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DavyG
Officer of the Wild Empire
Registered: January 2008
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 743
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Fri February 22, 2008 1:21pm
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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment Polly.
The ZD EC-14 is the Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter, it increases the magnification of the lens/TC combination, it can be used with any of the 4/3 lenses although some will give better results than others.
I also have the Zuiko Digital 50mm, which is an excellent lens, and use it in conjunction with the ZD EX-25 to achieve 1:1 magnification with the lens.
The Sigma 105mm and 150mm macro lenses give 1:1 magnification without the requirement for any additional extension tubes, although they can be used with them to achieve additional magnification, both lenses come in 4/3 fit for use with Olympus DSLR's.
The Sigma 105mm and E510 combination is fairly light easy to hand hold, however if you are trying to obtain 1:1 magnification I would recommend using a tripod, or monopod, to reduce the risk of camera shake.
Personally, I think the combination is excellent, the Sigma 105mm is always in my backpack and is usually attached to either the E510 or an E1.
I hope this is of some help, please feel free to pm me if I can provide any further information.
Dave
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PMG
Knight Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: August 2006
Location: Leigh, Lancashire
Posts: 5,907
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DavyG
Officer of the Wild Empire
Registered: January 2008
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 743
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Sat February 23, 2008 4:15am
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Thanks for looking and your kind comments Pauline.
I think I still have a way to go before I produce images as good as yours though.
Maybe you'll be able to give me some tips at the Minsmere meet. 
Dave
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PMG
Knight Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: August 2006
Location: Leigh, Lancashire
Posts: 5,907
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Sat February 23, 2008 1:05pm
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LOL Davy - I don't have any macro shots that good - so I don't know about me giving you tips - I was thinking about hanging around your elbow!!!!
Pauline
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DavyG
Officer of the Wild Empire
Registered: January 2008
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 743
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Sun February 24, 2008 5:48am
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You'd be more than welcome Pauline.
I'm not sure there will be many Dragonflies around at that time, it should be an interesting day though.
Dave
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