Interesting, I’ve never heard that before. Do you have any sources? It strikes me as surprising that sunlight wouldn’t blind butterflies, while a flash would, but I’m not an expert by any means and want to be sure I’m not harming my subjects. (Regardless, from a purely photographic standpoint, using flash is not a good idea with butterflies because they are so reflective.)
Alan White
April 13, 2020 3:55 pm
Probably the best article on macro that I have come across. Especially appreciate your mentioning the “ethics” of macro photography. I don’t know how anyone is unable to hold the insect world in higher regard after spending time studying and photographing them. I find myself carefully wrapping insects and releasing them outside where I used to just squash them! My choice of equipment is minimal. A 13 year old Canon EOS 20D that I purchased used, a kit 18-55 macro lens, a $20 set of extension tubes and a $30 speedlite. I enjoy seeing how far I can push my limits with what I have instead of buying more equipment to increase my abilities…if that makes any sense. Besides, I’m cheap! Again, thank you for a most informative article.
Carole Lehrman
June 24, 2020 10:50 am
Wonderful video. Clear and easy to follow. Great suggestions! I didn’t read the article yet.
Emil Marius
June 15, 2020 8:32 pm
Thanks for the Guide, it really makes life easy at the beginning of road into Macro. I admire your respect for the little things that give us the pleasure of Macro photography. Mother nature needs our respect and care if we want her to give as reasons to press the shutter button every day
Liz Cayzer
April 29, 2020 3:16 am
Fabulous. I have learned a lot here. Your explanations are so much more easy to follow than most long winded tutorials and articles. I am definitely a fan 🤗🙂
Susie
April 24, 2020 8:14 am
Loved the video and the article– very, very helpful in answering my questions about starting out with macro photography…thank you!
RDR
February 8, 2020 11:30 pm
I recently came across your video on “Everything You Need to Know About Macro Photography.” I have developed an interest in this subject and so watched the video carefully. I found it good introduction to many aspects of the subject. One thing I did not understand was the list of aperture ranges suitable for cameras with differing detector sizes assuming a magnification ratio of 1:1 (at about 9m 10s). What is the basis (model) for making the F# proportional to the frame size?
Adrian
August 29, 2019 1:34 pm
Really useful article and video tutorial. I have not yet started in Macro shots, but as my new lens and flash should be arriving any day now I’m looking forward to getting started, and these tutorials have really given me loads of useful tips.
Arelys
August 7, 2019 2:03 pm
Hi! I have a ring flash any ideas how can I diffuse that light?
G
June 17, 2019 9:40 pm
I am interested in some tips how various Nikon compatible equipment can be used to get various degree of macro such 2:1, 3:1, 5:1. And comparison photos of the same subject with various setups and degree of magnification.
I have a micro Nikkor 105mm and this is great for 1:1. But I would like to explore higher magnification and the internet searching I have done so far is a bit convoluted with quite varying opinions.
I know that canon has a 5:1 lense option, but what is the best option to achieve similar magnification on a Nikon camera.?
Never Use flash when photographing butterflies. They have very sensitive vision and are permanently blinded by flash photography
Interesting, I’ve never heard that before. Do you have any sources? It strikes me as surprising that sunlight wouldn’t blind butterflies, while a flash would, but I’m not an expert by any means and want to be sure I’m not harming my subjects. (Regardless, from a purely photographic standpoint, using flash is not a good idea with butterflies because they are so reflective.)
Probably the best article on macro that I have come across. Especially appreciate your mentioning the “ethics” of macro photography. I don’t know how anyone is unable to hold the insect world in higher regard after spending time studying and photographing them. I find myself carefully wrapping insects and releasing them outside where I used to just squash them! My choice of equipment is minimal. A 13 year old Canon EOS 20D that I purchased used, a kit 18-55 macro lens, a $20 set of extension tubes and a $30 speedlite. I enjoy seeing how far I can push my limits with what I have instead of buying more equipment to increase my abilities…if that makes any sense. Besides, I’m cheap! Again, thank you for a most informative article.
Wonderful video. Clear and easy to follow. Great suggestions! I didn’t read the article yet.
Thanks for the Guide, it really makes life easy at the beginning of road into Macro. I admire your respect for the little things that give us the pleasure of Macro photography. Mother nature needs our respect and care if we want her to give as reasons to press the shutter button every day
Fabulous. I have learned a lot here. Your explanations are so much more easy to follow than most long winded tutorials and articles. I am definitely a fan 🤗🙂
Loved the video and the article– very, very helpful in answering my questions about starting out with macro photography…thank you!
I recently came across your video on “Everything You Need to Know About Macro Photography.” I have developed an interest in this subject and so watched the video carefully. I found it good introduction to many aspects of the subject. One thing I did not understand was the list of aperture ranges suitable for cameras with differing detector sizes assuming a magnification ratio of 1:1 (at about 9m 10s). What is the basis (model) for making the F# proportional to the frame size?
Really useful article and video tutorial. I have not yet started in Macro shots, but as my new lens and flash should be arriving any day now I’m looking forward to getting started, and these tutorials have really given me loads of useful tips.
Hi! I have a ring flash any ideas how can I diffuse that light?
I am interested in some tips how various Nikon compatible equipment can be used to get various degree of macro such 2:1, 3:1, 5:1. And comparison photos of the same subject with various setups and degree of magnification.
I have a micro Nikkor 105mm and this is great for 1:1. But I would like to explore higher magnification and the internet searching I have done so far is a bit convoluted with quite varying opinions.
I know that canon has a 5:1 lense option, but what is the best option to achieve similar magnification on a Nikon camera.?