Post Processing and Macro

[Mike Ward]

I've just updated my website with new pages on these topics

Macro - http://www.divewithmike.co.uk/15.html

Post Processing - http://www.divewithmike.co.uk/17.html

Comments and suggestions welcome, ideally by pm or email!

[Woody]

Thanks for that info Mike, I was looking for that type of info about a month or so back. I got a macro lens from the dive show, I've only manged to experiment once with it so far, but with your few tips I will give it another go ASAP (probably the weekend fingers crossed) The once I tried I never knew about the macro setting niot needed, and more zoom the better, but I will now try it more with that, I did manage to get a lot closer focussed image once but thought I fluked it, or the camera did. As I say, will give it a go and let you know

[Mike Ward]

You're welcome, Woody - glad it was of use - if there's anything specific I can help with feel free to drop me an email or pm

[ScubaDiva]

That was really interesting thanks Mike. Hoping to do a course with you at some point so if you have anything for complete beginner photographers in the offing please put a post up.

[Mike Ward]

Hi ScubaDiva - I do courses for individuals, and for a complete beginner I'd suggest the following: how cameras work so you understand a bit about the variious settings on your camera, then how to set up your camera for best results underwater, compositional basics and finish with some basic post-processing.

I'll drop you a PM with more

[shortcuts]

Very interesting, thank you. Would possibly be in touch but live an awful long way from you.

[Woody]

Hi Mike,
Well I gave it a go!
I used my TTL connector cover off my ikelite housing

Here it is on macro with the camera & housing as close as I can get


I have a preset disital zoom feature that I can use with macro and get this with it


Using my macro lens! In the way you describe I get this with 2x dz and zoomed in with no macro


Hell of a difference and worth every penny that lens!!
Here's my wedding ring tiny diamond


Thanks for that Mike, very helpful

Using the 2x digital zoom function isnt possible on manual settings and raw but I have exposure control & jpeg which is ok for about 1.5meg which should be more than enough

[Mike Ward]

Glad you found the information useful!

I'd suggest you didn't use the digital zoom, though - that works by cropping the image at the time of taking and resampling, both of which can be done in software later with more control from you.

[Woody]

Cheers Mike, will keep that in mind, I might get another lens to stack & screw onto it the one I have, or wouldnt that do the same as the 2x dig. zoom?

[Mike Ward]

Yup, 2 lenses stacked will increase your magnification, but you'll find the camera getting very close to the subject.