Macro photography tutorial

marcinklysewicz · 11-05-2008, 22:08

frances sure you can. i'm also using build in flash in my both cameras - fuji finepix and canon eos 40d. try it and if you are not happy with results try something else.

Wannabe · 11-05-2008, 23:09

This is fabulous, thanks for taking the time to do this!! I recently got the 105mm f/2.8 macro lens, so this will help me out a lot!!

j sotelo · 11-05-2008, 23:49

Excellent, very well explained. very useful.
Thanks

chrisa · 12-05-2008, 11:31

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Originally Posted by marcinklysewicz

chrisa could you please use another words or describe what you mean by "One other thing that can be of aid if your subject is suitably non moving is focusing rails" - i don't understand what you mean. it's my english - sorry.

Interesting diffuser shot, I might try the tissue approach on my flash gun, still can get a reflection on the shinier insects with the MT-24ex.

The focusing rails are also called macro bellows. They attach to the tripod and camera, and allow you to move the camera back and forth, and with some focusing rails (eg Velbon Super Mag Slider) side to side as well by turning a screw on the intrustment. Good for precise control as you set your lens to the desired magnification and then move in and out with very fine control. Obviously for moving insects they are not much use!

Hooky · 13-05-2008, 11:50

Marcin, an excellent tutorial - thankyou. Considering that English is not your first language, I am doubly impressed

It has to be said that your pictures are truely inspiring, have you considered selling them? I am sure there would be a market in some specialised magazines for such good work as this.

Cheers, Alan

marcinklysewicz · 13-05-2008, 12:04

Hooky i'm a photographer not a businessman

. but if someone is interested - of course i would like to earn some extra cash for another lens

. any managers here

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Charlotte · 14-05-2008, 23:56

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Originally Posted by marcinklysewicz

... any managers here

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Yoo-hoo, over here

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Originally Posted by marcinklysewicz

i'm a photographer not a businessman

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I'm a businesswoman, not a photographer

Dutchie · 15-05-2008, 21:34

lmao

dreamland101 · 27-05-2008, 07:54

I think this will help a lot. Thanks.

marcinklysewicz · 27-05-2008, 12:17

If you like macro photography take a look at Igor Siwanowicz work. He is probably the best macro photographer in the world at the moment. His photos could be found here: Photos by Igor Siwanowicz - photo.net

Dutchie · 27-05-2008, 12:58

Wow his work is stunning!

tjay82 · 29-05-2008, 23:14

THANKS SO MUCH MARCIN!!! You are a master and your tutorial explained everything very well. I dont know anything about photography(but am learning lots on pixalo...thanks everyone!) ive always loved Macro and I never really thought i would like to take pics of insects(except butterflies)but the tutorial makes me want to crawl around and try all of these things..if i can remember them!!! heheeh thanks again.

tjay82 · 29-05-2008, 23:18

Igor is the master of Macro you are right! He does have some pretty amazing shots. I like the Dragonhead Eumagalodon! He looks almost human!

Adee · 04-06-2008, 22:24

A great tutorial, I would like to see more tutorials like this.

jockwav · 07-06-2008, 15:48

Yep a really brilliant tutorial so much so that i have sent for a macro lens and i have made a diffuser out of a plastic milk bottle.
I have been messing around with my zoom and diffuser trying to get some practice in until my macro lens arrives,i think i have the bug now(no pun intended)

11-05-2008, 22:08	#31 (permalink)
marcinklysewicz Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sturminster Newton Posts: 598	Re: Macro photography tutorial frances sure you can. i'm also using build in flash in my both cameras - fuji finepix and canon eos 40d. try it and if you are not happy with results try something else.

11-05-2008, 23:09	#32 (permalink)
Wannabe Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada. Posts: 279	Re: Macro photography tutorial This is fabulous, thanks for taking the time to do this!! I recently got the 105mm f/2.8 macro lens, so this will help me out a lot!!

11-05-2008, 23:49	#33 (permalink)
j sotelo Feet under the table Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca. Where the Surf meets the Turf Posts: 1,547	Re: Macro photography tutorial Excellent, very well explained. very useful. Thanks

13-05-2008, 11:50	#35 (permalink)
Hooky Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mid Cornwall Posts: 129	Re: Macro photography tutorial Marcin, an excellent tutorial - thankyou. Considering that English is not your first language, I am doubly impressed It has to be said that your pictures are truely inspiring, have you considered selling them? I am sure there would be a market in some specialised magazines for such good work as this. Cheers, Alan

13-05-2008, 12:04	#36 (permalink)
marcinklysewicz Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sturminster Newton Posts: 598	Re: Macro photography tutorial Hooky i'm a photographer not a businessman . but if someone is interested - of course i would like to earn some extra cash for another lens . any managers here .

15-05-2008, 21:34	#38 (permalink)
Dutchie Been here a while Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 445	Re: Macro photography tutorial lmao

27-05-2008, 07:54	#39 (permalink)
dreamland101 New here Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 24	Re: Macro photography tutorial I think this will help a lot. Thanks.

27-05-2008, 12:17	#40 (permalink)
marcinklysewicz Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sturminster Newton Posts: 598	Important note If you like macro photography take a look at Igor Siwanowicz work. He is probably the best macro photographer in the world at the moment. His photos could be found here: Photos by Igor Siwanowicz - photo.net

27-05-2008, 12:58	#41 (permalink)
Dutchie Been here a while Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 445	Re: Macro photography tutorial Wow his work is stunning!

29-05-2008, 23:14	#42 (permalink)
tjay82 New here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lloydminster, AB ..Canada Posts: 17	Re: Macro photography tutorial THANKS SO MUCH MARCIN!!! You are a master and your tutorial explained everything very well. I dont know anything about photography(but am learning lots on pixalo...thanks everyone!) ive always loved Macro and I never really thought i would like to take pics of insects(except butterflies)but the tutorial makes me want to crawl around and try all of these things..if i can remember them!!! heheeh thanks again.

29-05-2008, 23:18	#43 (permalink)
tjay82 New here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lloydminster, AB ..Canada Posts: 17	Re: Macro photography tutorial Igor is the master of Macro you are right! He does have some pretty amazing shots. I like the Dragonhead Eumagalodon! He looks almost human!

04-06-2008, 22:24	#44 (permalink)
Adee Getting Comfy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On The East Coast In Suffolk Posts: 262	Re: Macro photography tutorial A great tutorial, I would like to see more tutorials like this.

07-06-2008, 15:48	#45 (permalink)
jockwav Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edinburgh(outskirts) Posts: 416	Re: Macro photography tutorial Yep a really brilliant tutorial so much so that i have sent for a macro lens and i have made a diffuser out of a plastic milk bottle. I have been messing around with my zoom and diffuser trying to get some practice in until my macro lens arrives,i think i have the bug now(no pun intended)