Insect Macro Photography Basics in 10 Minutes

MICAEL's OLYMPUS MACRO KIT
💥 Flash: Godox v350o
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[franj]

I think this is the best, simply explained macro tutorial I've seen on YouTube!

[mjsvitek]

7:25 many extension tubes have electronic cobtacts so AF works.
Particularly on Olymous bodies, you want to look for those if you intend to take advantage of automatic focus bracketing or in-camera focus stacking. Meike has a wonderful set for like $20.

Extension tubes are one of those things that are so small and cheao, everyone should get a pair just in case the macro inspiration ever strikes while out and about. :)

[pablovi]

Can you take macro photos with a 1:1 lens? I only have one 1:1 Pentax 645 120mm FA macro

[Nillbut]

one moment, you say in another vid. that the V350 is not good for macro? to much black photos.. how is he now your favorite?

[XDR]

I always carry Sigma 180 2.8 Macro whenever I travel. It serves me as a macro and portrait lens. It’s heavy but the optical quality is great.

[TimvanderLeeuw]

Godox sells cheap soft boxes for flashes like the V350/TT350, of sizes 10x10 cm and 20x30cm. The larger soft box also fits the larger flashes like V860 etc.
They're universal and will fit other brands too, and they're small and fold flat so they're very easy to transport.

I tried both last weekend and got the larger one. Diffusion seems to be quite good (for macro distances).

I recommend trying them out, they cost only around €25 - €30 (depending on size).

[markledingham]

Thank you, Mikael, I’ve learned so much about macro photography from your channel. I never tire of watching! 😊👍

[carlkristensen]

Your video inspired me to get me a used e-M5 mk 2 / 60 mm macro and a V350flash because as a Nikon Z9 shooter with a 105 mm makrolens and a V860 flash my hand and wrist gets very tired from theese 3 kgs of weight . I am impressed over the Olympus so far. But I am wondering, because when stacking is selected, the shutter will not adjust to any shorter than 1/20. That gives some rather overexposed images - trial and error with that, and the bug has flown away. This weekend I tried an E-M1 mk2 - like yours - and that one would accept adjustment to 1/50, wich is one+ stop better, but still a very slow shutterspeed compaired to the normal sync speed. How do you get around that?

[jasmijnariel]

9:55 rumors say around 80% of the insects love to be hollywood

[clausgiloi]

Nice introduction, I can imagine a lot more people enjoying macro photography with this information. Your approach is what really got me into it.

[exposure]

I'm just getting into macro photography, your camera settings are within one stop and are spot on, thanks 👍

[thebubbacontinuum]

Thanks for this video. Lots of photographers whose macro shots are bad are suggesting lenses, but your photos prove you know what you're talking about. I hope I didn't make a mistake by buying a Sigma 105mm macro for a full-frame Sony.

[sabyasachibanerjee]

These refreshers are always such a good reality check. I really have to start using diffusers to get the improvement you have demonstrated. Being lazy and good photography do not go hand in hand, I'm learning that 🙂
Very useful video

[BobSouthDakota]

Great video Micael, I use your suggested settings and I'm having a blast...getting good photos too :)

[madshyttel]

do you know what the live view display is on a canon r7 camera? i cant seem to find it. and greate videos btw!

[SmolStufff]

What's the reason that you don't use TTL if you don't mind me asking? Is it because you want to ensure that your flash won't go to the higher settings and thus stays faster? I've been using TTL for my macro photography for a couple of years now and it's working out really well especially since there's a pretty significant change in light coming into the lens when going from 1:1 to 2:1. I've been using a godox V1 by the way. So maybe there's a difference there as well. (aside from the size that is)

[larrysilsbee]

Thanks Micael. Have you looked at the Godox ML-CD15 diffuser? I've only used it once but I think it's a keeper.

[HollywoodGreenFresh]

how do i go around a the very small field of focus?
i have a sigma 105mm 2.8 macro, i shoot at 1:1 and even at f11 the field of focus isn't enough. Last time i shoot some grasshoppers and only the eye is on focus, even the other parts of the face aren't in focus

[shawnwright]

Great stuff. Just ordered the Laowa 90mm RF mount per your suggestion. I owned my own studio for 24 years and have been shooting for 37 years AND YET I have never experimented with Macro until now. (well in a few days when I get the lens) - Thank you sir for inspiring me to try something new! I turned on the bell for my subscription and signed up for your newsletter. In one video it looked like I saw a book maybe that you published. Any details on that if you have one? Great stuff. Thanks again.