Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Macro Photography Lens

Macro photography has some of the most expensive lens on the photography market. But, there are some very easy workarounds to get the results you're looking for for a low cost. The most popular workaround in macro photography is the reverse lens. When you reverse a lens on your DSLR camera, it does not only raise the magnification, but Also shortens the minimum focusing distance, making this perfect for macro photography. It is very easy to get started with this macro method. The best way to do this is by purchasing a reverse ring, which go for less than five US dollars. Keep in mind that you are reversing the lens onto the ca,era so the shorter the length of the lens, the greater magnification will be achieved. For an even less expensive alternative for the lens, consider buying an M42 lens, and gluing your reverse ring to the front. This is because M42 lenses are old, high quality, and cheap. So what are you waiting for? Start taking some pictures!
Photos using this setup can be viewed here.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Getting Started with Macro Photography

When wondering how to get started with macro photography, often the first word to come to mind is: expensive. Nowadays macro lenses are more expensive than cameras! Well I am proud in saying that my whole setup for macro photography is less than $50 total (minus the camera). You can learn my macro setup here. The easiest way to start is by purchasing a macro filter and/or extension tubes for your camera. Using these items raise magnification but can reduce the brightness of your photos so it is smart to purchase a flash (the cheapest are old vivitar ones). So as my photos justify, it is very easy to get started on macro photography for well under $50. You can view my photos here.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Macro Photography Community

You can join an amazing macro photography community on google+ here. If you are a beginner and have lots of questions, there is a beginners section for questions.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

What is Macro Photography?

Macro photography does three things:

  • Gives you a look of the smaller world
  • Lets you look at things from a different or abstract persepective
  • Astounds Onlookers

Macro photographers use macro lenses that can get very close up to the subject to take these pictures. It often reveals details that are usually missed by the human eye, and stun viewers. Here you will see pictures of things close-up that you never would have dreamed of. Another technique is taking things so close up people can't even recognize them, this can be a great game to play with friends. A great macro photographer is Thomas Shahan who photographs jumping spiders. Look at the other pages on this site to learn more.


Photo taken by Rey Idowu
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