Thanks guys!
I shoot in RAW and use the
Topaz Lab plug-ins in CS5 to help with processing. I mainly use Topaz Adjust (Photo Pop) on its own Layer set to Normal/30% and Topaz Detail (Micro Contrast Enhancement) on its own Layer set to Luminosity/30% and I find that they help lift the image from the page.
My early impression of the 7D is that I am seem to be able to resolve more detail than the 40D; an 18Mp sensor vs. the 10Mp chip.
The dragonfly was very cooperative, remaining still for 3 to 4 minutes whilst I slowly moved around it to try different angles and sneak in closer. I’m very impressed with the capability of the Canon 580 EXII flash when set in E-TTL II mode – it seems to expose the subject perfectly each time. I occasionally manually dial in +1/3 stop if the subject is light and –1/3 stop for dark bodied insects.
With the fickle weather of late, it’s been a case of a quick “look out of the window” and if she’s fine, make a dash for the Parklands!
Cheers
Dennis