Tag Archives: Macro
5 Camera Settings That All Macro Photographers Should Know
This article will detail five camera settings that are essential and which all macro photographers should know. It was inspired by Will Nichols’ excellent tips Five Camera Settings Every New Photographer Needs to Know. You will notice two main themes in … Continue reading
Tips for Better Close-Up and Macro Photography
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTiExposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)Aperture: f/2.8Focal Length: 100 mmISO Speed: 400Exposure Bias: 0 EVFlash: Off, Not Fired Close-up or macro photography is just as much technique as it is luck. That’s what makes it fun and … Continue reading
How to Choose the Perfect Macro Lens
A common question among those starting out in macro photography is, “What lens should I choose?” Given the number of options, this is difficult to answer and depends on a number of factors (physical requirements, budget, subject, style, etc.). There … Continue reading
Yongnuo Set to Release YN60mm f/2 MF Macro Lens
It looks like Yongnuo will soon be releasing a new manual focus macro lens, the YN60mm f/2 MF. (thanks Bali) Specifications Focal Length 60mm Lens Construction 9 groups 10 blades Aperture Blades 7 blades Minimum Aperture f/16 Min. … Continue reading
Creative Macro Photography – A Guide to Freelensing
Freelensing is one of the strongest and most underutilized tricks in the macro photographer’s toolkit. It can add diversity to a portfolio, and—when used carefully—generates some truly stunning effects. In this article, I will cover the basics of freelensing, and … Continue reading
CDLC: Getting Started in Macro (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
I find macro photography to be very relaxing because subjects are plentiful and photographing non-live subjects allows you to slow down and work methodically to achieve pleasing results. [Sean] From the Canon Digital Learning Center: No macro lens? No … Continue reading
Five Ways to Take Your Macro Photography to the Next Level
Macro photography can be incredibly rewarding. However, it can also be frustrating if you find yourself shooting the same photographs over and over again, struggling to improve. You find yourself uninspired. Trust me, I’ve been there. But there are a … Continue reading
Now Live: Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Tilt-Shift Macro Lens Review
Just posted: Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Tilt-Shift Macro Lens Review. Like the other two TS-E L lenses simultaneously introduced, the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Tilt-Shift Macro Lens has been hard to find in stock, but Amazon and eBay have … Continue reading
NowThis: Amazing macro photographs of snowflakes
Nice video clip by NowThis News features my snowflake photos: Amazing Macro Photographs of Snowflakes These up-close photos of snowflakes are incredibly fascinating Posted by NowThis 14 January 2017. And here is six similar videos – by The LAD Bible, … Continue reading
Working with Different Focal Lengths for Macro Photography
At some point in your photography journey you may be fascinated by pictures capturing living creatures in great detail, flowers close-up, and in general intimate vistas, which may go unnoticed in our daily viewing habits. Such shots are commonly described … Continue reading
dPS Writer’s Favourite Lens: Canon 100mm Macro
The Canon 100mm macro lens was on my Want List for such a long time, next to the Canon 10-22mm Ultra Wide-Angle. Oddly, once I did get it, I never used it, and it sat gathering dust in the cupboard … Continue reading
The Ultimate Macro Photography Tutorial for Beginners
Want to explore macro photography? Our guide will help you get started in no time. No special equipment necessary! Macro photography, or taking larger-than-life-size pictures of very small subjects, is a fascinating, absorbing branch of photography through which you can … Continue reading