Peter,
I tried taking pictures of my wife's engagement ring when the setting wore out.
The results were not very satisfactory... even with a Tripod, Bellows A, and A100/2.8
Macro. The depth of field was non-existant. I couldn't get the front & back of the
stone in focus at the same time, let alone any of the ring.
If I did it again, I would note the caveman's suggestion of using a 50mm reversed
on some longer lens. He has some great Micro/Macro shots in past PUGs. Then your
next problem is lighting. She needs to find an experienced friend to help with the
project.
Regards, Bob S.
In a message dated 6/2/2003 9:34:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, Camdir writes:
> I want to phoograph diamonds for a web site. They need to appear on the site about
> 10 times real size. I bought a 3+ filter but this was a waste of time and money. I
> got myself a camera book (I am a photo novice) and it would appear the only way I
> am going to get quality macro images is with a macro lense. I have a Pentax
> MZ30 and can not afford anything like �500 for a new Pentax Macro Lens. Being a
> novice the auto features of any lense are important. From the book I read.
> Taking Macro images of a diamond will require maximum depth of field so I need an
> apeture priority compatible lens (does this make sense?).
