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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Macro_Cosmos on October 05, 2016, 10:23:32

Title: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Macro_Cosmos on October 05, 2016, 10:23:32: Hi everyone! My name is Daniel and I am from the land down under, sunburnt country or Australia, whatever you like to call it!

I love photography of many kinds, however my prime focus is macro and landscapes, as the username suggests! Macro especially, which cured my fear of many insects and arthropods. Now I play with those spiders rather than kicking them out of the house! And trust me, stereotypes are very true here, my bedroom shelters 3 spiders.

I am currently working on the equipment for my university capstone project, which is going to be a photomacrographic-rig of some sort. I was very very lucky to score a nice Ultra-Micro-Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 M=1/10E off ebay for an extremely cheap price. Here's a quick example of what the lens can produce:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8508/29814049910_35079e2430_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MqyNkh)Tired Moth (https://flic.kr/p/MqyNkh) by Daniel Han (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023063@N04/), on Flickr
https://flic.kr/p/MqyNkh
Not the best stack in the world, but good for 50 photos and the most unprofessional imaginable setup. Using textbooks and a DIY linear translation stage with rough lighting. The legs are blurry which tells me that I need to take more photos for the stake. PS would be better for stacking too... more control over masking layers. Oh well, all just a test! And I didn't have to murder that innocent moth (before it murders itself by banging onto lights).

Look forward to seeing yall around! I am also directly in touch with the engineer at Laowa (Venus Optics), so I may bring out some surprises! ;)
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Macro_Cosmos on October 05, 2016, 10:28:58: (https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7571/29663061846_2e16c65aa9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/McdWQN)Ultra-Micro-Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 M = 1/10 e-line Version (https://flic.kr/p/McdWQN) by Daniel Han (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023063@N04/), on Flickr

Here it is! Note that I stamped out the 1 tiny ding on the front element.
This lens has optimal performance at f2~f4, where the dot will not show up anyway. Box and certificate was also included :)
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: tommiejeep on October 05, 2016, 10:33:51: Hi Daniel, looks as if you will be right at home here. I was sort of expecting a Funnel Web with a 28mm macro ;) . Welcome :)
Edit: looks as if Roland could use a photo of your lens for his great Database .
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 05, 2016, 11:04:56: This is the place to be. Here are some people with macro rigs and capabilities that sure love to share their experiences with you.

You are most welcome to our community

Frank
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 05, 2016, 13:41:15: Daniel, it's great to have you, welcome!
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 05, 2016, 18:15:37: Welcome to Nikongear :)
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 05, 2016, 18:44:53: Welcome to NG. There are several owners of Ultra-Micro-Nikkors here, including yours truly. (amongst others I do have the 28/1.8 ).
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Erik Lund on October 05, 2016, 19:26:54: Welcome to NikonGear ;) Do feel at home!
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: John G on October 05, 2016, 20:41:00: Hi Micro Cosmos
Great to see you found NG.
Title: Re: Greetings! From the Land Down Under!
Post by: Macro_Cosmos on October 06, 2016, 06:15:09: Thanks everyone for the kind regards! I'll definitely enjoy my stay and coin in to the discussions! :)