Re: [OM] 80/4.0 Macro resolving power?

[Chuck Norcutt]

There are lots of inexpensive, collapsible light tent soft boxes for 
sale on ebay.  You could probably modify one for field work without too 
much difficulty.  Here's a 30" for about $34 shipping included
<http://cgi.ebay.com/FREE-SHIPPING-30-PHOTO-LIGHT-TENT-LIGHT-CUBE-SOFTBOX_W0QQitemZ200380289854QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2ea798933e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14>
They come both smaller and larger.  Search on "light tent".

Chuck Norcutt


Mike Lazzari wrote:
>> I find macro in the field to be very difficult. If someone
>> would make a white tent to work in as a diffuser and wind break, I'd buy it.
>>   
> Thanks for the comments. I finally pulled out an old light stand and 
> used a spring clip to hold the branch in position for the leaf shots 
> which helped a lot. I was trying to take advantage of the low angle 
> morning sun for backlight. The backlit oof spider web was a rather 
> pleasing to my eye surprise when I looked at the results on the big 
> screen. I had no idea from the lcd preview. I use the light stand with 
> an umbrella as a wind/sun shade if desired. I guess if I needed a really 
> big tent I could set up the Costco canopy :-)
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