The Best COMPLETE Insect Macro Photography Kit under $1000

THE KIT DESCRIBED IN THIS VIDEO:
- Olympus E-M1 II (used): $515
- M.Zuiko 60mm (used): $300
- Godox v350 (used): $100
- Pringles tube (new): $4
- Raynox DCR-250 (new): $70
- TOTAL: $989

MICAEL's OLYMPUS MACRO KIT
💥 Flash: Godox v350o
🔎 Closeup lens: Raynox DCR-250

MICAEL's SONY MACRO KIT

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[badshoes]

Just bought my first macro lens and this video is perfect!

[rantonvideo]

The models OM-1 II, OM-1, E-M1 X, E-M1 III, and E-M1 II have focus bracketing with max. 999 frames and focus stacking with max. 15 frames.
The models OM-5, E-M5 III, E-M5 II and E-M1 have focus bracketing with max. 999 frames and focus stacking with max. 8 frames.
The models E-M10 IV, E-M10 III/IIIs and E-M10 II have focus bracketing with max. 8 frames and NO focus stacking.

[ComteZera]

On the EM-10 mark II there are the focus bracketing too. I used it a lot with the 60mm with the extension ring. And if you're lucky, some extension rings allow you to use it with the MC-20 or MC-14 (I was able to try it out with an MC-20 that I'd been lent). Now I have the 90mm and I like it a lot even if I don't see any difference in image quality compared with the 60mm. That's how good the 60mm is.

[bens_small_world]

Great video Micael and thanks for the shoutout! The E-M1 MKII with the M.Zuiko 60mm is such a killer combo for a fraction of the price of the most recent OM SYSTEM gear.

[celeselopez]

This was such a great video. I'd like to expand my photography to include macro and this was extremely helpful. Thanks

[WILD_]

Yeah Micael it's class Combination with suitable expansis 🎉

[pppp]

Loved this video, I think I might invest in this budget setup. I'll let you know how I go (never done macro work before)

[neuvatn]

Oooh! This is gonna be interesting. Been meaning to get into macro more.

[JoeMaranophotography]

I just received a Panasonic 30mm Macro for Father's day and I am using it with my G9. Could you recommend a flash and diffuser please?

[ericlundquist]

Om1-90mm macro lens i got in November. So all the bugs were gone and to be honest, i find winter macro boring lol. I find myself going out to parks, etc with my 90mm and 20mm pro, thinking...."naw.. not much to shoot thats interesting ". I do need to get that flash you recommended before March though. Bugs come back out

[mkuan]

An even cheaper camera, olympus EM-1 mark 1 also allows focus stacking and focus bracketing. A cheap lens can be eiither the M.zuiko 30mm or 60mm. Personally, the 60mm is much much better with the maximum magnification of 2x with a good working distance

[stevegeorge]

Im punting having a Fuji XT-4 I could go down the same route.

[eightsixjoe]

Fujifilm XT4, XH2 etc has Focus bracketing as well

[marcodeoliveira]

Hi, any particular reason you recommended that model over the others if i might find some of the others at a similar used price? Thanks.

[newtuberfreedom]

I tend to go flashless due to weight, bulk and places I go do not allow flashes ... on my DMC-G9, but lately Olympus is so tempting. I haven't gotten one yet because I have heard Olympus overheats quickly which will ruin a day of fun and photos. Fence - still on it. Great video!!!

[leendertvisser]

My macro kit is the Panasonic GX9 + m.Zuiko 60mm macro + Nissin i40 flash.
I don't like the small EVF of the GX9. I think the Panasonic G90 is a better choice.

Are you planning to make a review of the Panasonic S5II with the new Panasonic 100mm f2.8 macro?

[SG-gkjn]

Hello Micael. I have just watched 4 of your videos back to back and have learned a lot. I have a question: I use a Lumix G9 with M Zuiko 60mm lens but thus far haven't had much success with macro. Probably because I haven't a flash unit, which I realise I need to buy. However are there any disadvantages to using this lens with the G9 in your opinion. I've been wondering if I should have bought a Panasonic Leica lens. Thank you in advance if you have time to respond. Sue

[caltari]

I have the Godox TT350 that uses AA batteries and I find the recycling time slows down after a 5 shot burst at 1/16 power.

[dronivco]

hi, Micael...But what's the difference between the use focus bracketing or stacking? tanks