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Mary Iacofano
 

How to Shoot Butterflies


Hi,
I am going to a butterfly garden. It's my first time trying to shoot butterflies. I had an attempt last week in the back yard. I had the ISO set to 800, and there was lots of noise even after a reduction program. I have a 100 Canon macro lens, a Canon 100-400 lens and more Canon lenses with different focal lengths. Any suggestions on settings, profile, etc.? I am shooting with a Canon 30D and a tripod.
Thanks for any suggestions!


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September 12, 2009

 
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1/250s, f/4, iso100, 100mm Macro lens

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Hello Mary,
I use my 100mm macro lens with a macro ringlight and a tripod w/remote shutter release. I usually have my settings around ISO 100. For depth of field, it varies as I shoot anywhere from f/4 to f/8 and use whatever shutter speed needed.
Hope this helps.


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