arma Posted July 5, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 5, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) D-Lux2 Macro settings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Hi arma, Take a look here butterflies . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest flatfour Posted July 5, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 5, 2006 Cabbage Whites on a Chive head ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted July 5, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 5, 2006 Oscar Tht's one of the nicest macros I've seen done with DL-2 I particularly like the detail in the leading edge of the wing in the right hand butterfly - that really show how sharp you've got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_mitchell Posted July 5, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 5, 2006 I like it, though I would crop in a little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted July 6, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2006 Excellent! Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arma Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share #6 Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks everybody. Flatfour, I don't know the English names, anyway the place was France. Robert, the original jpg was processed with unsharp mask after reducing resolution, anyway the original was pretty sharp, maybe because in strong sunlight I was able to use 1/500 s at F5.6 (ISO 100). Has it ever been discussed on Leica Forums how does "macro setting" work internally? The D-Lux2 manual shows that the focusing area is still from 5 cm to infinite, so I wonder what I am loosing when I focus in the distance (say at 10 meter) and I have macro setting on (maybe less details?). What I like in macro setting is the reduced depth of field. Otherwise, with a camera with a small CCD like the D-Lux2, you almost always have too much DOF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_clarke Posted July 8, 2006 Share #7 Posted July 8, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Oscar - these are Black-Veined White butterflies (Aporia crataegi) on what looks like a Saw-wort (cousins of thistles, dandelions and daisies - notoriously difficult to identify). Its a super picture and just shows the good quality macro facility off to perfection. I'm geen with envy! best wishes, Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
filcasolo Posted October 17, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks everybody.Flatfour, I don't know the English names, anyway the place was France. Robert, the original jpg was processed with unsharp mask after reducing resolution, anyway the original was pretty sharp, maybe because in strong sunlight I was able to use 1/500 s at F5.6 (ISO 100). Has it ever been discussed on Leica Forums how does "macro setting" work internally? The D-Lux2 manual shows that the focusing area is still from 5 cm to infinite, so I wonder what I am loosing when I focus in the distance (say at 10 meter) and I have macro setting on (maybe less details?). What I like in macro setting is the reduced depth of field. Otherwise, with a camera with a small CCD like the D-Lux2, you almost always have too much DOF. Dear friends,wandering into the forum I only today went across your great shot.I'm very concerned about too much DOF with D-Lux2 camera;how would you suggest to cope with this problem in general and with regard to portraits in particular? I recently had very unsatisfying results at a wedding party,expecially when forced to use flash lighting.. I would most appreciate your advice. Filippo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arma Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted October 18, 2007 Hi Filippo how did you find such an old shot? About DOF, as far as we know there is nothing you can do: it's a mathematical relations between the size of the sensor (the CCD area is one sixteenth of the traditional 24x36 film, hence the length of the lens is one fourth of the traditional one) and the "real world". If you use a CCD whose area is one fourth of the 24x36 film (and lens length half of the traditional one) like the 4 / 3 cameras, you will have a much shorter DOF. The best is if you use a CCD the same size of the film, of course, because you will get exactly the same DOF you would get on a film camera. Maybe if you start a new thread in the Customer Forum about DOF someone could provide you more information than us (and could also investigate how does Macro setting work ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted October 21, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 21, 2007 Amazing colors. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing. Ed. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kld Posted October 21, 2007 Share #11 Posted October 21, 2007 Nice shot, excellent quality and detail. I remember those butterflies from holidays in the Maggia valley, never saw them elsewhere, so I knew immediately this shot was taken in the Ticino. -- Klaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterits Posted October 21, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 21, 2007 Oscar: Just came across your OUTSTANDING image...I like it as is... Makes me want to start thinking Macro again. Thanks for sharing. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gverdon Posted October 23, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 23, 2007 Bravi! Ok, now... which one is Oscar? Saluti e, di nuovo, complimenti. Gérald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arma Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks everybody for your nice comments. This picture was brought back by Filippo, which was interested about DOF. We are interested especially into the "internal" behaviour of the "Macro" setting on the D-Lux2. Since the D-Lux2 manual states that, using the "Macro" setting, you are still able to focus from low distance to infinite, we wonder what do we lose if we always take all your pictures with the "Macro" setting on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 24, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 24, 2007 Oscar and Marina - Excellent detail, light and color (the last two subtle), very nice composition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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