Enjoy Macro Photography - On the Cheap
Apr 18, 2013 19:54:34 #
Since I don't really want to spring for a "macro lens", I found this Interesting article online:
http://www.howtogeek.com/152060/how-to-enjoy-macro-photography-on-the-cheap/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=180413
Fotodiox has lens macro mounts for most cameras fairly inexpensively. Just Google "fotodiox reverse lens mount adapter" or "fotodiox dslr extension tubes".
Please post any pics you might have made with this method.
Phil
http://www.howtogeek.com/152060/how-to-enjoy-macro-photography-on-the-cheap/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=180413
Fotodiox has lens macro mounts for most cameras fairly inexpensively. Just Google "fotodiox reverse lens mount adapter" or "fotodiox dslr extension tubes".
Please post any pics you might have made with this method.
Phil
Apr 18, 2013 19:57:37 #
Apr 18, 2013 21:04:07 #
Here is another way to go on the cheap. You need 1. A t mount to fit your camera 2 two cardboard tolet paper tubes 3 an enlarger lens (75mm work best but any will do) 4 masking tape. To make - Split one of the cardboard tubes and fit it in the other so that it will just slide back and forth and then tape it to this size. Put them back together. Tape the t mount and the enlarger lens to the tube and you have a true macro lens. Enlarger lenses have a flat flied much like macro lenses. To use rough focus by moving the tube back and forth and then to fine focus move your head back and forth tell you have sharp focus. Stoping down is a problem after you have focused so you may want to stop down and then put a dark cloth over your head so you can see the image. - Dave
Apr 18, 2013 21:11:31 #
Apr 18, 2013 21:20:35 #
In the True Macro-Photography Forum, we use and discuss several macro methods, including reversed lens on extension tubes, stacked lenses, Tele-Extenders, and Thread-on "Close-Up" lenses.
Read more here:
FAQ: Extension Tubes vs Tele-Extenders vs Thread-on "Close-Up" lenses
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26496-1.html
FAQ: Differences between Reverse-Mounted and Stacked-Lenses for Macro-Photography?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-90623-1.html
And more here:
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Concerning Macro-Photography
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
Read more here:
FAQ: Extension Tubes vs Tele-Extenders vs Thread-on "Close-Up" lenses
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26496-1.html
FAQ: Differences between Reverse-Mounted and Stacked-Lenses for Macro-Photography?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-90623-1.html
And more here:
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Concerning Macro-Photography
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
Apr 18, 2013 21:58:10 #
In my Pentax Auto 110 SLR days, I just held a magnifying glass in front of the lens.
Apr 18, 2013 22:33:49 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
Here is another way to go on the cheap. You need ... (show quote)
Not bad at all. Waste not, want not. Although maybe I shouldn't, use the word "waste" in that context. :D
Apr 18, 2013 22:54:47 #
Apr 18, 2013 23:34:15 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
I looked at Phil's opening site and tried to find the reverse ring kit mentioned for a Canon but there are none. Don't Canon's need it? I would like to try this technique as I am just getting into macro and anyone that can guide a Canon user would earn my gratitude. I guess what I'm asking is what does a Canon shooter need to buy to do this. Thanks, Mike
Apr 18, 2013 23:53:37 #
Try this link:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon%20reversal%20ring&sprefix=canon+revers%2Caps%2C297
Maybe they have your size.
Phil
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon%20reversal%20ring&sprefix=canon+revers%2Caps%2C297
Maybe they have your size.
Phil
Apr 19, 2013 11:31:03 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Very nice ideal, I have three enlarger lenses, will give it a try.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing!
Apr 19, 2013 11:52:13 #
I just ordered mine $8 - now I have 2 choices - use the 18-55 kit lens or my old FD 50mm with it's adapter ring.
I am looking forward to moving up from "close ups" to true macro.
Harvey
I am looking forward to moving up from "close ups" to true macro.
Harvey
Apr 19, 2013 16:39:47 #
Yep - just ordered a step down ring - 58 to 55 to use the prime 55mm FD lens for macro - I do have a macro slide around some where from my film SLR kit. Now need to build a macro flash
Thanks for the tips.
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Thanks for the tips.
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Harvey wrote:
I just ordered mine $8 - now I have 2 choices - use the 18-55 kit lens or my old FD 50mm with it's adapter ring.
I am looking forward to moving up from "close ups" to true macro.
Harvey
I am looking forward to moving up from "close ups" to true macro.
Harvey
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