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    Smile My first tube shots

    Ok i got my kenko tubes a few days ago and i had a few minutes to try them out today Its getting cooler up here so its getting harder to find subjects lol
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    Re: My first tube shots

    wow!

    nice shots!:thumbsup:

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    Re: My first tube shots

    Great going, Knight!

    So what's the story with these two images? Is one at one end of the zoom and the second at the other end? Did you use the same amount of extension in both? Both are very nice.

    Of the two, I like the second wider shot for the nice encapsulating background.

    Let's see some more!
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    Re: My first tube shots

    Oh my gosh, Knight - those are fantastic!
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    Re: My first tube shots

    Very nice. The color is fantastic. Good job.
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    Re: My first tube shots

    Wow, those are great!

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    Re: My first tube shots

    Doesn't look like that tube learning curve was to steep for you. Very nice job, even though the first is an extreme closeup I like the second for the same reasons Loupey stated. I want a few details also.
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    Smile Re: My first tube shots

    For my first try i used 2 Tubes a 36mm and 20mm ( Kenko DG Tubes) they are full electronics but i used manuel , i found them easier to use less searching for Focus. Think the first was at 120mm with a 1/250 sec shutter priority and spot metering.
    The second i dont have the exif for at work so i will get it at home tonight.

    Thanks for taking the time

    Ok im home now second is at 180mm same 2 tubes 1/250 f 4.5 oh and both shot with a 70-300mm Nikon G yea the cheap one lol and both are Handheld .
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    Re: My first tube shots

    Nice work Knight, and you certainly caught on quick. They aren't for everyone, but they seem to be good in your hands. Look forward to more of your experience with the tubes.

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    Re: My first tube shots

    Quote Originally Posted by Knight
    Ok i got my kenko tubes a few days ago and i had a few minutes to try them out today Its getting cooler up here so its getting harder to find subjects lol
    Great job! I think you were at close focus for the 1ST and far focus for the last I haven't used a tube since switching to canon, but one never knows
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    Re: My first tube shots

    Stunning Knight, really impressed with these.:thumbsup:
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    Re: My first tube shots

    Thank you all for your comment`s
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