Photo101: Macro fun with Extention Tubes

I've been spending quite some time playing around with my new extension tube set, having fun, testing to see exactly how they work. Here are some of the things you can do with them, and some infoz on how they affect your photography work.

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[vy]

Best video on extension tubes explained. No BS, straight to the point. Two thumbs Up! Thanks you.

[AK]

Chris, well done! The best rewiever I've ever seen in here. No useless information, all clear. Even good for those who don't know english as native language.
Good luck to you!

[Andrealuscky]

hi Chris, I am following you since a couple of years, I bought all my equipment based on youtube reviews and I have to admit you have been an huge influence in my choices. I am trying to experiment with macro photos and I have to say you are the only one who can explain clearly the subject.I was planty of doubts and after watching your video I have all clear, again thank you so much.

[Laggspikeproductions]

The selfie from the ballpoint pen was just awesome! thanks for sharing!

[mikejduk]

Another no nonsense tutorial. Many thanks Chris.

[ministryoflies]

Thanks for this video...good to be reminded about the diffraction issue...not just the loss of light.

[foxysilvergal]

This is so on time considering I just got my new D5300 and extension tubes this weekend. Thanks for the info.

[triciahall]

Hello Christopher, I love all of your videos, very informative and professional. hello from the Bahamas 🇧🇸.

[YoungTheFish]

One of the most informative video about Extention Tubes! Amazing work!

[Nickporter]

OG YouTube video guy right here! Well done sir.

[eier]

This video inspired me to try out macro photography! Picked up some tubes with electrical contacts for only €10 and had a bit of fun in the botanical garden nearby. It's damn difficult to take pictures of ants, they're moving way too fast

[periurban]

As ever, you break the subject down into the relevant areas of interests and deal efficiently with each in a friendly and understandable manner. Are you a teacher? Daft question! Of course you are, at least here on YouTube.

[RiccardoPareschi]

Well done video, thanks. I'm a newbie on macro and I'm using an EF 50mm 1.5 stm with Canon 12mm Extension tube. Working with stack focus (Affinity Photo) I've got some very nice photos.

[aucourant]

I use a vintage Pentax 50mm f4 macro lens plus extenders (with an adapter for my Fuji camera). I can get amazing magnification. For most Macro work I usually need to stop down to about f8 or f9 (to get everything in focus) and use manual focus peaking (which is better with macro anyway). The Pentax 50mm macro is an extremely sharp lens and cost about £80 and the extenders £12.

[JeremyGalloway]

Just an American dropping by to say I’ve never heard “nought” in my life before this video! And I have very many British friends!

[allancamarillo]

First video I've seen regarding the subject! Great!!

[redtails]

Great video, I love macro-photography and I've experimented before with extremely high magnification factors and with using DSLRs in combination with microscopes. In my opinion, extensions tubes are better than the additional glass elements you can screw on the front of your lens, despite the effect that extension tubes have on the F-number.

Question for mr Frost. Have you ever done a video on lens-reversal? I find that you can get better magnification factors using the same lenses with more distance between the lens and the subject using lens-reversal compared to tube extension

Many modern microscopes nowadays are suitable for attached a DSLR camera to it. In this instance, the camera body is attached to the microscope without a standard camera lens in between. That way, you can easily get magnification factors of 4-100 times. Though microscopes don't really leave much room for being creative, I'm often amazed by what stuff looks like up close!

[mandrakedas]

Nice video and I like the addition of the formulas too.
I have a Canon 100mm macro lens (F2.8) and have considered getting an extension tube set to get even closer.
That last pic and caption was useful for me.
Should also say I find your other videos informative and very useful too.
Thanks for your efforts

[bobbyomari]

Such helpful information! Definitely worth a subscribe for all your help, attention to detail, and clarity. Cheers!

[EZ-viewing.]

Thanks champ. Really appreciate your time & explanation.