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Beautiful Nature

Microdac — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:38:22 GMT

I am an eighty-year-old Retired US Navy photographer (21 Years). I shoot photos under the name Microdac. I love Canon equipment for many reasons. I use the Canon 90D as my primary Camera. It is a 4K camera that uses both EF and EFS lenses, which is a massive issue since I have used Canon lenses for many years. I have many Canon Lenses. Another significant issue is that the Canon 90D is self-focusing and takes 4K videos. That's huge! I aim to raise enough funds for the Canon R5 Mark 2, My final Camera.

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Danny — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:41:31 GMT

You've got some beautiful macro work here! Keep going!

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stevet1 — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:07:44 GMT

Nice shots Microdac

Steve Thomas

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zakslm — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:03:10 GMT

Microdac,

I really enjoy the photos you posted and thank you for your 21 years of service!

I'm curious as to what macro lens you use on your 90D? I had a EF 50mm f2.5 compact macro and loved using it until the board failed. It focused noisily and slowly, but was optically wonderful. Your photos make me want to replace the 50mm macro sooner rather than later.

In addition to macro photos and presumably video (you mention 4K video in your post) do shoot anything else? If so, it would be great if you'd post some shots.

Thanks for sharing your photos!

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Microdac — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:52:14 GMT

Thank you, Danny. Kind words are always accepted. Thank you.

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Microdac — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:52:35 GMT

Thank you, Steve.

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Tintype_18 — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:10:00 GMT

Welcome and thanks for sharing those outstanding photos!

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Microdac — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:22:31 GMT

Dear LZ,
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Canon has many lenses for the 90D (since it uses both the EF and the EF-S lenses). I love that camera.
My favorite lenses are the 18-135mm, the 24-105 mm, and my 60 mm macro (for close-ups). Supposedly, it is not the shortest lens that Canon makes, but it serves my purpose.

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zakslm — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:41:46 GMT

Microdac,

Wonderful shots and thanks for the recommendation on the EF 60mm macro. At an appropriate time, I'll have to look into finding one.

A couple of years ago, I decided to become reacquainted with photography and got a Rebel T7 kit and really enjoy getting back into my more or less lifetime hobby. It didn't take me long to start accumulating lenses and accessories and learning digital photography including dabbling in macro photography.

Late last month, I upgraded to a 90D and really enjoy and appreciate the advancements in the 90D vs. the T7 while still having the familiar feel of a EOS DSLR. I look forward to expanding my skills and improving my images as the 90D becomes more familiar for me and using it becomes second nature just as it was for the T7.

Regards,

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Microdac — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:40:19 GMT

I am always here. If I can be of any help, please call on me.

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Microdac — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:46:04 GMT

Thank you all very much for your kind words.

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Penny4 — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:17:11 GMT

Your Photos are beautiful! Such detail 😍. Thank you for sharing with us.

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Microdac — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:28:02 GMT

Your kind words are not wasted on me. Thank you very much.

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Microdac — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:30 GMT

Thanks for sharing, John. How is that Sigma 150-600mm lens?

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zakslm — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:31:54 GMT

Microdac,

Earlier today I ordered a used EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM Macro. My interest in that lens was piqued by the photos posted on this forum that you took with that lens.

I had lightened my camera bag by selling a couple of lenses that were nice performers but I didn't use very often or excite very much when I did. I wanted to replace my EF 50mm f2.5 compact macro as well (electronics failed and it is now a paperweight).

I'm anxious to receive the lens and hoping the seller's description is accurate and the lens will meet my expectations with regard to condition and function. There are a lot of "little things" out there that I cannot wait to photograph!

Regards,

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Microdac — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:18:38 GMT

It is important to remember that these photos (as all photos) are files; files that the photographer manipulates into pictures.

In my case, I shoot RAW and then "manipulate" it into pictures using Photoscape. I do appreciate your kind words. Thank you very much.

Here's an interesting picture utilizing luck and a slower shutter speed. Have a great day!