Digital Photography 1 on 1: Episode 31: Macro Basics

In this episode Mark will show us how to take those up close photos! Macro photography provides unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples.

[AcidIceFlows]

One thing Mark didn't mention about a ring flash is the big reason they're used is when you're shooting macro you have to get really close to your subject. So close, in fact, that the lens will create a shadow across the subject if a built-in or hot-shoe flash is used. Since a ring flash is on the end of the lens, there's no obstruction and the light can hit the subject perfectly.

[VakpathiRaoManupadi]

Hi Mark! I am very much impressed with your Videos, which explains the concepts clearly and to the point. Thanks for Sharing.

[cii]

Mark, What is the tripod, ball-head, etc. that you are using? Also, is the arm on this tripod an extra add-on. I really like the way that you were able to adjust the setup to get so close. If there are other similar makes/models that have the same features, please recommend. Thanks

[cardiacade]

Really enjoy your vids. It's a shame no-one ever mentions mono-pods; tri-pods are a pain if you're out and about and don't want the hassle of extending legs etc (plus many insects will have vanished by the time it's ready). I've found that the Manfrotto 685b monopod is great for macro (just pull up to extend and hold down a trigger to decrease height, easy and quick and very light) coupled with my non L Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro usm (nope, I.S isnt reallty a necessity!) produces great results.

[YeatzeeGuitar]

@samfakhoury - Im not adorama but I am a macro photographer. The difference is how close the lenses will focus. True modern macro lenses can focus down to 1:1 while some older ones will only go to 1:2. Also the F-stop is probably different, F/4 for the macro and F/2.8 for the normal telephoto assuming its modern lenses your talking about.

[Super]

Hi Mark, I saw some photos in magazines that it is focused too much on the eyes of ant, how to focus more on a part of an insect?
Do you have Episode on reversing lens? and is it effective as using macro lens? thanks

[Gershqui]

What kind of Tripod your using there and ball head? Thanks.

[daraland]

Hi Mark, my name is Minh. This question is not related to macro but I think you wouldn't to help me out. Recently I just read a few article said that there is quite serious risk to burn the sensor if you are pointing the camera at the sun since the glass will magnify the heat of sun beam. I want to know is it true? is it that easy to burn the sensor? Thanks

[gaurav]

Sir , How does the ISO effect the grain and noise of the micro photograpghy..

[FakeSmileClown]

is there a macro flash for Nikon 60mm Micro f/2.8D?

[samfakhoury]

Hi, I would like to ask, what is the difference between a 200mm telephoto lens and a 200mm Macro lens. If both are 200mm lenses, how come one is telephoto and one is Macro ?

Thanks,
Sam

[frankieskaterdude]

hey i saw a picture online, it was like someone took a picture while it was raining or something and you could see circles of different color
i dont know how to explain it very well but if you do can you show me how?

[MidnightDazzle]

What are studio and outdoor beginner lighting set ups that aren't too expensive? The topic of lighting seems so broad and confusing.

[Anwaar.m.a]

That was really helpful and great.Thank you! :)

[imaruAsca]

it will be great if some one would answer to Gershqui..
I think it is manfrotto 055xprob
and he use a Ball Head..

but the Geared Head is better for adjustment I guess.. (manfrotto 410 junior)

[zooneyl]

What's the point of the range selector when the aperture determines what's in focus or not?

[AcidIceFlows]

@xia0chipmunk I don't see how a diffuser can overcome the physical obstacle of the lens being in the way when you're only a few inches from the subject.

[rhvreramon]

Besides wedding, what other type of photography makes money? And or other types of photography that I can do to earn money year round. PS I used yo work down the block from your store now I live in ft Collins Colorado.

[Newprospectformedia]

how can i work with ebay for shooting products?? can you help me with that??

[imaruAsca]

@ProduceJuice

try looking on ebay\amazon..

but all together approx -
normal camera - 1000-2000$
100mm lens - 1200$
flash - 300-500$
good tripod + Head (ball or gear) - 500$
remote - 50$ i guess..

try calculator =]]