Macro on a budget!

in #photography6 years ago (edited)

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It isn't a macro lens, it is actually a lens that is turned around the wrong way. Kind of like binoculars, one way you see far away and the other you see close up.

All up it is a set of 3 extension tubes attached to a 58mm reversing ring with an old pentax lens put on backwards.

Experimentation is the key. Try taking your lens of the camera and holding it against the body backwards, that will give you some idea as to what is happening, but what you will find is the photo's will come out dark. This is because the aperture is closed. You need to use an old lens with manual aperture adjustment allowing you to open it yourself.

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It is a bit hard to get the hang of at first but with a bit of patience and perseverance you will come up with some great results like the ones posted in this article.

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Thank you all for taking the time to check out my post. If you wish to know anymore about my set up just comment down below.

Happy Snapping :)

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Educational but at the same time i am curious about where you find so many insects 😂
I am scared of them from here
weren't u afraid a little bit when you took all that photos :)

Yes they become what feels life size looking through the view finder hahaha.
I live in australia so these are just a few that I found around the garden. The small jumping spiders are very friendly and don't bite but will jump on the camera and your hand to sus you out.
It was a fun experience.

Wow. Extreme nice macro shots. I love such pictures! :)

Thank you psywalker. I'm glad you enjoyed them :)

Great post! epic photos I really like the last one makes spiders seem somewhat cute? haha I'm still scared of them :D

After taking a few of these images my heart was racing a little hahaha

geat pics, take lots more!!! oh that flower should go in the colour challange

Thank you kingly1. Yes I was thinking about the colour challenge but wasn't sure if you could use images you have already posted.

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