Feizor, Yorkshire Dales by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
Cliff Mining Bee, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
.... I have just bought the 90mm Macro and am using it on my OM-1 (first version) and helping to steady shooting by mounting on a monopod, especially for focus stacking when practical.
SHIELDBUG by Robin Procter, on Flickr
shrike a light by jeff cohen, on FlickrI shoot manual on the godox. Ive found 1/16th is good for single shot and 1/32th if I am doing a stack. Well thats what I start with and go from there..... I have just bought the 90mm Macro and am using it on my OM-1 (first version) and helping to steady shooting by mounting on a monopod, especially for focus stacking when practical.
I am new to flash and have also just bought a Godox V1Pro(O) which has a round lamp and a magnetic detachable dome diffuser. I considered the AK diffuser but chose the more compact Godox to be able to use on other lenses including my 150-400mm TC which I have used a lot for close-ups of larger insects like dragonflies and grasshoppers.
Like many people new to flash, I am finding flashgun settings quite tricky so far!
Do you usually shoot TTL or Manual on the Godox?
Stock Dove, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
Dartford Warbler, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
Sorry spamming photos but im very happy with this Dartford Warbler. I only get to see these when I come on a holiday to UK so to get a view like this was very special.
Thanks. Its taken about 15 years of coming to norfolk (1 week a year) to finally get that. But saying that someone could rock up on day one and get that tbh. Its pure luck if they appear and show well.
Barn Owl, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
Pen-Y-Ghent from Helwith Bridge by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
Dark-edged Bee Fly, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
.... The handheld stack worked well ~ All which ideally should be in focus is sharp. But as you say, the very bright sunny natural light is a bit harsh and might have been solved by setting your camera to Fill-in Flash and a diffuser.I really wanted to get a focus stack of a dark-edged bee fly (to include its proboscis) whilst on my holiday as we dont get those in the Isle of Man and luckily I got one go on my last day here.
It was in natural light though so its a bit harsh but the handheld stack of 19 shots has come out pretty good i think.
Yeah i didnt have the flash a diffuser with me unfortunately. I was just out on a walk.
.... [Said in a friendly and not condescending way]: As a photographer you should know by now that by going for a walk without sufficient gear to shoot what you are likely to come across is inviting the subjects to pose for you. I have missed so many photo opportunities like this in the past that I have learnt my lesson and am always tooled up for the occasion. But I guess that in my case I am never going for just a walk but am going on a sortie hoping to shoot
. You did have a camera with you and you captured a nice shot but we both know what it could have been and afterall there is nearly always another opportunity. So I'll shut the f up 
Even if you do get there at 120mph doing wheel spins round mountain roads and scaring the s**t out of your passengers LOL.... [Said in a friendly and not condescending way]: As a photographer you should know by now that by going for a walk without sufficient gear to shoot what you are likely to come across is inviting the subjects to pose for you. I have missed so many photo opportunities like this in the past that I have learnt my lesson and am always tooled up for the occasion. But I guess that in my case I am never going for just a walk but am going on a sortie hoping to shoot
THE PLANET TARAXACUM IN THE UNIVERSE OF NATURE by Robin Procter, on Flickr
.... The other day on my birthday I took a good friend of mine with me to spend the day alongside the Swanage Heritage Railway ~ She is Japanese and an established international railways photographer and writer (and brought us a traditional Onigiri lunch!). She is currently based in London (but in Toronto this week) so I picked her up from a mainline station in my throbbin' red chariot ~ She loved it and let out plenty of squeals of delight which also delighted me! Makes a change from a panicking old bloke passenger who isn't a petrolhead
CORFE CASTLE - SWANAGE by Robin Procter, on Flickr
Lapwing, Norfolk by Pete, on Flickr
Willow deep in thought by Trevor, on Flickr
Lovely portrait. Such sad eyes- wondering where the next biscuit is?I don't use my Olympus gear nearly enough.
This from the garden today.
OM-1 and 100-400
Correct. After all, it’d been all of 10 minutes since she was fed…
I don't use my Olympus gear nearly enough.
This from the garden today.
OM-1 and 100-400
I find it plenty good enough for my uses. However I’m sure that Jeff and Robin have made extensive use and can maybe also help.
.... I think Jeff @the black fox will give either the 'Mk1' or the MkII OM 100-400mm the thumbs up. However, the original version 'Mk1' gets a thumbs down from me ~ But please note that my opinion is from the viewpoint of my individual particular usage which was primarily wildlife and surfers. All my other OM lenses are Pro spec and I found the 100-400mm lacking in build quality and weather resistance. It took the MC-14 TC well enough but IQ was compromised with the MC-20. I owned it and used it a lot for about 12 months. I particularly dislike extending barrels on telephoto lenses but they work well on the shorter OM 12-100mm F/4 Pro and 40-150mm F/2.8 Pro.
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Sailing boat mono by Ian Diplock, on Flickr
Jackdaw by Ian Diplock, on Flickr
