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“Photo Granddad” Shoots Insects in Flight
A retired Belgian engineer who calls himself Foto Opa, or Photo Granddad, has created his own self-contained laser rig for high-speed photography. Consisting of a reflected laser light system, an external shutter, two flashguns and a system of extra lenses to look for insects in focus, the unit works in full darkness just as well as in broad daylight. It takes only 40 microseconds for the system to determine if the subject is in focus, to which the external shutter adds a lag of a mere 5-7 milliseconds. This allows him to take photos of insects in flight and other extremely fast-moving subjects. His online gallery is well worth a visit.
Website: Fotoopa’s Flickr Photostream
Via Gizmodo
Photo credit: fotoopa 2009
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#1 Ed
Great photographs in the gallery, and that camera and lighting set up looks amazing and complex.
5:02 am - Saturday, February 13, 2010
#2 Mark
The end result of blasting insects with high intensity lightat point blank range is to permanently blind them. Their eyes can't take it.
This fool's actions is causing unnecessary suffering to harmless creatures and should be condemned.The man's an idiot and looks old enough to know better..shame on him !
4:08 am - Sunday, February 14, 2010
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Insects and their tiny environments offer the macro photographer an unlimited amount of color, texture, and physical architecture to explore. They are as unique as we are, and they are obviously much more plentiful. As an added bonus, you won’t even have to get a “model release” after you’ve photographed them!
9:10 am - Monday, February 15, 2010
#4 Chris
@Mark, citation please for a study which demonstrates that flashlight permanently blinds insects.
1:43 pm - Monday, February 15, 2010
#5 Mark
Fair comment Chris,
Insects can of course happily sit in full sun without the need for sunglasses !
Lightning doesn't seem to do them any harm either.
However there's certainly evidence to show insects that use their eyes specifically to catch live food can be visually impaired as a result of bright flashlight.
I take thousands of photographs of insects every year and never use a flashgun because i don't need it. I prefer the look of natural sunlight, but that's just me.
12:52 am - Tuesday, February 16, 2010
#6 roma
It is the hobby of that person. Nothing is wrong in doing these kind of things. Carry on.
Thanks
5:01 am - Monday, December 20, 2010
#7 Mark
As i've already stated though roma intense bright light that close to an insects eyes can cause irreparable damage. This old man should know better..he is a complete fool, shame on him!
12:39 am - Tuesday, January 4, 2011