I wanted to press the like button a second time realizing I already did about five times, so I'd say this is a good way to show how special your videos are to me ❤
Raynox and NISI are the big names when it comes to optical quality. And then are relatively cheap compared to a dedicated macro lens. I have macro lenses, but I always bring my close-up filters with me regardless, you just never know when you might need them to get a cool shot :)
Courtney you are one beautiful person, the way you film and tell a story is totally captivating! I have done photography for about 2 decades now and have had my share of years where i have not taken that many photos but my interest has peaked a new spark as of late and seeing these videos of yours has ignited that spark even more. Seeing the outdoors in the videos look so calming and I cant wait to do the same, I used to go hiking a lot in sweden. and had my tripod with me and taking photos was so much fun. Thanks for sharing the glimpses of your life! New fan from Sweden!
I much prepare a couple of extension rings to a magnifier filter; they're lighter and cheaper and I don't have to worry about the optical quality. But I'd rather have my macro lens.
Absolutely, I'd rather have my macro lens but it's great to know that there are some alternatives for those who prefer a more 'budget friendly' option. Thanks for watching!
Extension tubes are a great way to get into macro or close-up range, while being very budget friendly. I still have my set which led my to become the macro shooter that I am today. These days I have several macro lenses and microscope objectives, so the extension tubes don't see much use now. but they are still proudly shown off in the glass cabinet. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that tubes will have an affect on the numerical aperture due to the magnification increase. A rule of thumb is that you usually multiply your f-number by your magnification +1. Which is why your will enter diffraction territory much quicker than you normally would when using higher apertures. I could be wrong though, it's been a while since I read up on using tubes :) If you ever decide too play with close-up filters, then I can gladly recommend Raynox or NISI. Both brands sport great image quality and you have the benefit of not losing light the same way you would when using tubes or bellows. So you have an easier time using the viewfinder or display. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what gear we use or why. As long as we have a good time and get some fine photos :)
@@ulriktnnesen5987 I haven't used my rings in a couple of years either as I've got a handful of decent macro or close-to-macro lenses these days to play with. Might even have a magnifier somewhere lying about too. The other advantage of rings is that it's a one solution for all lenses.
I preferred the night to day image, however for me the enchanted picture was beautiful and my overall favourite. You're videos are always entertaining and informative. Great work as always. Thank you.
Interesting Video, interesting product, Macro is an absorbing World on it own. Appreciate your Principal for not disturbing resting wildlife 👍 Keep Well & Stay Safe 🇬🇧
Enchanted is my favorite image from today’s video. I also have you say that I REALLY like your personal rule for when you see wildlife. Far too many people take the opposite approach and try to get closer scaring the wildlife from their habitat.
Another great video Courtney. Watching you doing this type of photography gives me inspiration to do more of this. Stunning image's. Look forward to the next one.
I just love the little dance you did at the beginning. And I used to use a Macro lens on the front of my Bronica ETRSi 4x5 film camera, and I always got really good results with it.
I recently purchased the Nisi macro filter, and I’m having a very creative time with it. I found that I really loved it on the front of my Nikon 105 macro lens. Here in South Florida, many of our tiny flowers and fungi are so darn small that this lens allows me to get really close. It’s early days, but it is a purchase I am very happy with. I love your walk-through the forest as you try out you Nisi as well! Thank you for such relaxing and beautiful content!
The "beacon (night)" picture is absolutely stunning! Also, thank you for this very informative video. I am just beginning to learn photography and have very limited gear (and budget...), so it was nice to see how to start learning macro photography without buying a whole new lens.
I want to compliment you on an extremely well-produced video with stunning image quality set in the forest. It’s truly surprising! I rarely leave comments, but you deserve it. Congratulations on such a fantastic video!"
Great video. Especially the hard rock hair twirling! :) Have to say I've been subscribed for some time now, but had not watched for a long time. then I stumbled on the Photography Pubcast that you were on and decided to jump over here after being exhausted watching those talking heads dribble on and on. Haha! You were such a trooper on that show. And now I'm going to watch even more of your shows as I do love to shoot macro. Nice to learn about the macro filter. I have a 100-400 and will consider adding that to my kit to allow me to reduce my kit size and weight by not carrying my 105 macro lens. Sorry to ramble on, take care.
I loved the clover image and I applaud you for not disturbing the wildlife! A macro filter would get minimal use in my bag so it would depend on the cost! This was a fun video to watch. Thanks for taking me along.
Another superb video Courtney! A rousing start, some great life advice, a little arachnid humor all tied together with wonderful images. I have a reversing ring that has the camera mount and screws into the front of the lens. It’s fiddly to use and exposes the lens rear optic to the environment so it doesn’t get used much.
Thanks Courtney for sharing your experience with great comments and results in an interesting location....Yes I love the close up pics & you captured the subjects very well... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
Hi Courtney I have only just found your channel and have been enjoying looking through your videos which are very well made and I find them not only informative but also very relaxing to watch..hope to see many more videos in the future.😊😊
It's the night shot every time for me Courtney. I used to occasionally use my Olympus 300mm f4 with a 10mm or 16mm extension tube, rather than a close up lens, for close up shots.
Since I changed from DSLR to the R5 mirrorless, I miss my 60mm macro lens. I considered this type of close up filter, but in the end went for extension tubes. Great images as always. Loved the amethyst deceiver, and just wish you had braved the spiders enough for that "better" shot.
Courtney, i one you streetlight felt you belonged at Iron Miaden concerts! Nicely done and very cool gadget to extend your macro photography opportunities without the bulk and weight of an extra lens. Imagine how useful a flippy screen would have been!
I think, judging by the comments, people seemed to love the 'Spider in my hair! 'segment! I must admit the headbanging did take me back to my Rock City days! (you're far to young to remember Rock City, and besides, it's in Nottingham!) Beautiful photography as always. 🥰🥰
I do have macro filters and I want to use them because Canon doesn't do macro lenses anymore for my old Rebel T3 camera, so I do not have the option to getting one unless new. So, the lenses are my only way to learning macro for now. Great pictures by the way, and bravo for facing your fears of spiders for yet another incredible shot. Good job!!!
Thank you Courtney Victoria for these impressive videos you have created. Your knowledge, skills and experiences shows in these videos. Regards to that mushroom shot, that you added artificial sources of light; I felt it was better with the touches of artificial lights.
i had buy it to add it to my macro lens to get even more closeup, and it is fantastic. I combine it with my Canon rf 100 f2.8 and maxed it out at nearly 5cm distance to an object to focus right. Its amazing
I have watched you for some time now and always enjoy the fun side of your presentation as well as your photography of course. Like the idea of using this NISI close up lens and may give it a go. Also like the use of your Smallrig lights which I use as well. Keep them coming and dont worry about the spiders.
Thank you for another informational and entertaining video Courtney. Always look forward to your next one. I had a question about focus stacking with the adapter lens. Can you still use the automatic focus stacking with the D850, or do you need to do it manually, as the camera knows the focal length, but not the proper focusing distance?
I love the fact that your videos are generally not focused on gear. But I have to admit that the Nisi closeup filter you were using looks like a solution to a gear problem for me. I am eternally trying to find an autofocus macro lens longer than 105mm for Sony e-mount. And I have the same worry you have about missing the opportunity to take macro shots. Especially since I so love macro photography. So having this with me could save space in my bag while still allowing me to have a super long macro lens!
Omg I just found your channel by this video and I must say 2 thing. 1, I love your style and narrative, idk. Lovely. And 2, you're a genius. I recently bought a 75-260mm lens and I was like "here's no places were I could reach the potential of this lens" but the I saw this video I was like, GOD how I didn't figured it out. It's awesome how you could take those beautiful pictures. (Sorry for my bad English)
Great video using an add on 2 element close up lens. I used them for years, Nikon 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T lenses, 52mm and 62mm sizes.Canon had a 72mm version as well. I used them on my 75-150 E and 70-300 lenses for years before I bought a 105 2.8 macro. Good dance as well as spider hair removal. I love shooting spiders but not in my hair or my face😆. Very disciplined shooting with your tripod. It’s a good example to follow. I love the mushroom shots, there so delicate and unobtrusive. I also like walking through Forest areas in the fall looking for shafts of light hitting certain leaves, which makes them pop from the background. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Regards, Gerry.
I have always avoided macro filters, and opted for tube extensions and even bellows, however if you want to go crazy macro reverse a not too extreme wide angle in front of a not too extreme telephoto , like a 20-29mm reversed on a 100-200mm , you'll get close to a microscope angle of view and a next to nothing depth of field, you'll need a focusing mount though to focus stac
So funny! Your spider encounter in your video... timed perfectly for me today. i almost walked into a large web and the web host this morning. No... not scared of them, I just didn't want to destroy all that hard work. The web was beautiful. Any way.... yes, I do have a set of macro filters. They fit my Konica Autoreflex T from '71. My first real SLR camera. Truly, a narrow slice of in focus area. Not very user friendly. My wife always laughed at me, laying on the ground for that one odd shot. Oh well. One or two of my lenses have a "macro " focusing area marked on them but I do not have a dedicated macro lens though there are occasions I would find it handy to have.
Thank you for an entertaining video! I have exactly the same Nisi macro filter and used it when “dipping my toe” as you put it, before buying a dedicated lens. And yes, the Nisi always comes with me when going out without my macro lens - just in case.
As someone that mainly shoots wildlife, that filter will be great. i've had dedicated macro lenses and just find i dont use them enough. So for me its the perfect compromise. Got a trip In Ricmond next week so ordered one
I just started doing macro photography, and I really falling into it! I'm using old analog camera (which is still looking new) with macro lens. I love to experiment a little, so I'm putting aditional lens at the front. Film photography is magic, because you can't see result untill you develop the film 😅 month later or so...
Having not yet made the F to Z transition, I’m still using the venerable D850. Fungi season has returned here. Primarily depend on the Nikon 105mm macro, but carry the 70-200mm with NiSi diopter attached for situations where longer working distance is necessary or just a differing perspective. At the other extreme, a short extension tube behind the 14-24mm provides a whole different perspective, or a longer extension tube behind the 300mm telephoto. So many options that prove useful, and I’ve only mentioned a few. Continue charming people into not taking themselves too seriously.😊
I used to use the Raynox macro filters especially when I didn't have a proper macro lens. They were great but once I bought my first proper macro lens, I gradually stopped using Raynox (I stil keep them both DCR-150 and DRC-250 just in case).
I’ve never tried a macro filter so I can’t say if it’s something I would use. I do carry a couple extension tubes for times when I’m not carrying a macro lens. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this option. I love your content by the way. You brighten the day and inspire me at the same time.
Thanks for a really insightful video. Prosperity was really exceptional and better for not being focus stacked. As it was moving slightly, which method did you use to focus?
at 7:42 a great case for either tethering to an iPad {NXT tether}, or for the Wi-Fi snap bridge App so your phone or other tech can view it on a big screen, and as a bonus, have shutter control. (camera bags have laptop spaces in them).
Nice one, I've recently got a reverse mount adapter, and I had a vivitar 28mm F/2.8 lens which I had got from an antique shop for 10 bucks or something years ago, by reverse mounting it I've got about 3 times magnification. And If I mount it to my 10-18mm sigma lens, I get around 8-10x macro at 10mm but the focusing distance is too close with that lens so I prefer the vivitar because at least with that, the focusing distance is about 3 inches. The sigma one is less than an inch so it's super hard to get anything in focus and illuminate the subject. Love your shots!
Really enjoyed watching your Video, I like taking shots of plants and mushrooms and have never used micro lens ? but i will now go and get a small one to put onto the end of my camera after watching you showing how good it looks. I am not a professional just basic and learning as i go along.
Courtney, don't worry about a few spiders its the Ticks that you need to be concerned about. Especially with all the lying on the ground that you do, they bury their mouthpiece into your flesh and can be really difficult to remove even with a Tick removal tool. Some Ticks also carry Lyme disease which you will catch if bitten by a carrier. Another enjoyable video by the way , you never disappoint and keep up the dad dancing 🤣🤣👍.
Haha, the dad dancing! Oh absolutely, I do check myself often for ticks and luckily haven't come across one yet, but it's good to be careful. Over the summer mosquitoes were the problem! Those pesky buggers aren't stopped by layers of clothing, they will find a way in there ha.
I have been shooting macro for years and always with some mobile lenses, extension tubes and lately with a Raynox DCR-250. I really wanted a macro lens but the newer Z mount lenses are either too expensive or third party lenses like Lapwa are manual only (which I don’t mind) but it would be nice to have a fully functional autofocus lens for other applications as well. So now I am trying to figure out what would be a good solution for me.
I had already heard about the macro filter but it is the first time I have seen it fully in action yesterday I had an encounter with a spider, it was hanging from the ceiling right at my eye level, my reaction was similar to be honest XD
I have a few sizes of similar doublet close-up filters made by Canon in both 250D & 500D versions and love them. They enable magnification at a longer distance from the subject. This helps to prevent spooking tiny critters and makes lighting a bit less troublesome. As filters ho they are a tad heavy. I have 6 different focal length 1:1 or better Macro lenses, but a 300mm with the Canon 250D close-up lens is still a goto solution for some things.
The metal headbanging made me crack up so much 😂
I wanted to press the like button a second time realizing I already did about five times, so I'd say this is a good way to show how special your videos are to me ❤
Gosh! I never knew there is such a thing called close up filter! You're a lifesaver!!
Raynox and NISI are the big names when it comes to optical quality. And then are relatively cheap compared to a dedicated macro lens.
I have macro lenses, but I always bring my close-up filters with me regardless, you just never know when you might need them to get a cool shot :)
“Spiders In My Hair.” Great name for a band!
Lol
Hair in my spiders?
@@d.k.1394 Lol
The band could post their music on the web,
@@sydneycamm1939 And Ms. Courtney could add a dance routine!
Wildlife photographers that are afraid of wildlife crack me up. Love the videos!! Great work
Those pictures are stunning so beautiful ❤️
Loved the "There's a Spider in My Hair" segment! 🤣
Courtney you are one beautiful person, the way you film and tell a story is totally captivating! I have done photography for about 2 decades now and have had my share of years where i have not taken that many photos but my interest has peaked a new spark as of late and seeing these videos of yours has ignited that spark even more. Seeing the outdoors in the videos look so calming and I cant wait to do the same, I used to go hiking a lot in sweden. and had my tripod with me and taking photos was so much fun. Thanks for sharing the glimpses of your life! New fan from Sweden!
I much prepare a couple of extension rings to a magnifier filter; they're lighter and cheaper and I don't have to worry about the optical quality. But I'd rather have my macro lens.
Absolutely, I'd rather have my macro lens but it's great to know that there are some alternatives for those who prefer a more 'budget friendly' option. Thanks for watching!
Extension tubes are a great way to get into macro or close-up range, while being very budget friendly.
I still have my set which led my to become the macro shooter that I am today. These days I have several macro lenses and microscope objectives, so the extension tubes don't see much use now. but they are still proudly shown off in the glass cabinet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that tubes will have an affect on the numerical aperture due to the magnification increase. A rule of thumb is that you usually multiply your f-number by your magnification +1. Which is why your will enter diffraction territory much quicker than you normally would when using higher apertures. I could be wrong though, it's been a while since I read up on using tubes :)
If you ever decide too play with close-up filters, then I can gladly recommend Raynox or NISI. Both brands sport great image quality and you have the benefit of not losing light the same way you would when using tubes or bellows. So you have an easier time using the viewfinder or display.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what gear we use or why. As long as we have a good time and get some fine photos :)
@@ulriktnnesen5987 I haven't used my rings in a couple of years either as I've got a handful of decent macro or close-to-macro lenses these days to play with. Might even have a magnifier somewhere lying about too. The other advantage of rings is that it's a one solution for all lenses.
I preferred 'Night' to 'Day', but both were great. Brilliant video as always.
Great video. And your music selections were extra special. What a delight!
Your fungi photography is such an inspiration! Thank you for your videos! I'm finding them extremely helpful in my own photographic journey. 🍄
Wonderful as always! The photo of the clover is particularly enchanting, even by your high standards. Looking forward to the next one!
Damn you! LOL!
Thanks for reawakening my love of Micros. And those close-up lenses...
Off to the woods I go!
The intro dancing made my day today!
I preferred the night to day image, however for me the enchanted picture was beautiful and my overall favourite. You're videos are always entertaining and informative. Great work as always. Thank you.
Thank you very much! :)
Interesting Video, interesting product, Macro is an absorbing World on it own. Appreciate your Principal for not disturbing resting wildlife 👍 Keep Well & Stay Safe 🇬🇧
you deserved the first like in the first few seconds with that dance, cheers from Italy
Excellent result, a good alternative gadget for close-up photography.Thanks, Courtney for sharing your work.
Thank you for watching :)
Dance, Vic, dance ! Its cool ! 😊
Lol Your little dance in the beginning was adorable.
Enchanted is my favorite image from today’s video. I also have you say that I REALLY like your personal rule for when you see wildlife. Far too many people take the opposite approach and try to get closer scaring the wildlife from their habitat.
Thank you for another great video. I really love your humour and the way you name your images. Keep them coming. Oh, night over day.
Another great video Courtney.
Watching you doing this type of photography gives me inspiration to do more of this.
Stunning image's.
Look forward to the next one.
I hope you are a perfectionist. Because everything in this video is perfect
Congratulations,exellent macrophotography video
I just love the little dance you did at the beginning. And I used to use a Macro lens on the front of my Bronica ETRSi 4x5 film camera, and I always got really good results with it.
I recently purchased the Nisi macro filter, and I’m having a very creative time with it. I found that I really loved it on the front of my Nikon 105 macro lens. Here in South Florida, many of our tiny flowers and fungi are so darn small that this lens allows me to get really close. It’s early days, but it is a purchase I am very happy with. I love your walk-through the forest as you try out you Nisi as well! Thank you for such relaxing and beautiful content!
Love the “Enchanted” shot!
The "beacon (night)" picture is absolutely stunning! Also, thank you for this very informative video. I am just beginning to learn photography and have very limited gear (and budget...), so it was nice to see how to start learning macro photography without buying a whole new lens.
I want to compliment you on an extremely well-produced video with stunning image quality set in the forest. It’s truly surprising! I rarely leave comments, but you deserve it. Congratulations on such a fantastic video!"
Great video. Especially the hard rock hair twirling! :) Have to say I've been subscribed for some time now, but had not watched for a long time. then I stumbled on the Photography Pubcast that you were on and decided to jump over here after being exhausted watching those talking heads dribble on and on. Haha! You were such a trooper on that show. And now I'm going to watch even more of your shows as I do love to shoot macro. Nice to learn about the macro filter. I have a 100-400 and will consider adding that to my kit to allow me to reduce my kit size and weight by not carrying my 105 macro lens. Sorry to ramble on, take care.
Fantastic video Courtney, you have a lovely set of images.👌
¡Qué belleza en 10.46! Precioso.
Absolutely fantastic set of pics! I prob wouldn't use a macro filter myself, but it is interesting that it exists. Neat little lights too.
I loved the clover image and I applaud you for not disturbing the wildlife! A macro filter would get minimal use in my bag so it would depend on the cost! This was a fun video to watch. Thanks for taking me along.
Another superb video Courtney! A rousing start, some great life advice, a little arachnid humor all tied together with wonderful images. I have a reversing ring that has the camera mount and screws into the front of the lens. It’s fiddly to use and exposes the lens rear optic to the environment so it doesn’t get used much.
Thanks Courtney for sharing your experience with great comments and results in an interesting location....Yes I love the close up pics & you captured the subjects very well... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
Hi Courtney
I have only just found your channel and have been enjoying looking through your videos which are very well made and I find them not only informative but also very relaxing to watch..hope to see many more videos in the future.😊😊
There's an incredible energy during the whole video! You really are happy just wandering in them forests.😊
It's the night shot every time for me Courtney. I used to occasionally use my Olympus 300mm f4 with a 10mm or 16mm extension tube, rather than a close up lens, for close up shots.
Again, a nice video with beautiful macro photos!
Thanks for the wildlife reaction video 😂. Haha.
Nah, it's always warming watching your videos😊
Informative, entertaining and quite charming. I will have to look into the NISI close up lens,😊
Since I changed from DSLR to the R5 mirrorless, I miss my 60mm macro lens. I considered this type of close up filter, but in the end went for extension tubes. Great images as always. Loved the amethyst deceiver, and just wish you had braved the spiders enough for that "better" shot.
Courtney, i one you streetlight felt you belonged at Iron Miaden concerts! Nicely done and very cool gadget to extend your macro photography opportunities without the bulk and weight of an extra lens. Imagine how useful a flippy screen would have been!
I never cared too much about flippy screens until macro photography, and it really would be useful ha! Thanks :)
Great video and stunning pics. My favorite is "prosperity".
Thank you for respecting our forest gathering. ~forest creatures
Stunning pictures, really enjoyed this video.
Wow..... excellente idée.....tu m'as inspiré beaucoup et je vais essayer ça avec mes objectifs autre que macro....🎉 merci beaucoup..👍👍👍
fantastic video and omg stunning images, loving your videos by the way x
Enchanted and then Prosperity were my favourites. Thanks for sharing some thoughts from the field about the filter. Helpful indeed.
I have not done any macro, however you are intriguing me. You are a joy to watch, even with spiders
Thank you Courtney for another great video.
I think, judging by the comments, people seemed to love the 'Spider in my hair! 'segment! I must admit the headbanging did take me back to my Rock City days! (you're far to young to remember Rock City, and besides, it's in Nottingham!) Beautiful photography as always. 🥰🥰
I do have macro filters and I want to use them because Canon doesn't do macro lenses anymore for my old Rebel T3 camera, so I do not have the option to getting one unless new. So, the lenses are my only way to learning macro for now. Great pictures by the way, and bravo for facing your fears of spiders for yet another incredible shot. Good job!!!
Thank you Courtney Victoria for these impressive videos you have created. Your knowledge, skills and experiences shows in these videos. Regards to that mushroom shot, that you added artificial sources of light; I felt it was better with the touches of artificial lights.
i had buy it to add it to my macro lens to get even more closeup, and it is fantastic. I combine it with my Canon rf 100 f2.8 and maxed it out at nearly 5cm distance to an object to focus right. Its amazing
your channel always makes me want to improve my photography skills. I love your video style. Keep up the inspiration.
I have watched you for some time now and always enjoy the fun side of your presentation as well as your photography of course. Like the idea of using this NISI close up lens and may give it a go. Also like the use of your Smallrig lights which I use as well. Keep them coming and dont worry about the spiders.
Thank you for another informational and entertaining video Courtney. Always look forward to your next one. I had a question about focus stacking with the adapter lens. Can you still use the automatic focus stacking with the D850, or do you need to do it manually, as the camera knows the focal length, but not the proper focusing distance?
I used the automatic focus stacking and it worked perfectly fine, just as it does with my macro lenses. :)
0:00-0:04 and 0:08-0:12 - great. My mood improved for the whole day
🥰 Lovely, both you and your work!
Loved the head-banging metal bit, had a good chuckle 🤭
I love the fact that your videos are generally not focused on gear. But I have to admit that the Nisi closeup filter you were using looks like a solution to a gear problem for me. I am eternally trying to find an autofocus macro lens longer than 105mm for Sony e-mount. And I have the same worry you have about missing the opportunity to take macro shots. Especially since I so love macro photography. So having this with me could save space in my bag while still allowing me to have a super long macro lens!
Lovely photos and funny 😍❤️
Not to mention. You stole my heart at the intro. 😄 🤣
Omg I just found your channel by this video and I must say 2 thing. 1, I love your style and narrative, idk. Lovely. And 2, you're a genius. I recently bought a 75-260mm lens and I was like "here's no places were I could reach the potential of this lens" but the I saw this video I was like, GOD how I didn't figured it out. It's awesome how you could take those beautiful pictures. (Sorry for my bad English)
Wonderful images! Keep dancing! What a joy to be ALIVE!
Great video using an add on 2 element close up lens. I used them for years, Nikon 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T lenses, 52mm and 62mm sizes.Canon had a 72mm version as well. I used them on my 75-150 E and 70-300 lenses for years before I bought a 105 2.8 macro. Good dance as well as spider hair removal. I love shooting spiders but not in my hair or my face😆. Very disciplined shooting with your tripod. It’s a good example to follow. I love the mushroom shots, there so delicate and unobtrusive. I also like walking through Forest areas in the fall looking for shafts of light hitting certain leaves, which makes them pop from the background. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Regards, Gerry.
Lovely pictures. I'd be interested to know how this compares to using extension tubes.
Amazing as always !Thanks for sharing !l! BIG LIKE my friend! 👍
I have always avoided macro filters, and opted for tube extensions and even bellows, however if you want to go crazy macro reverse a not too extreme wide angle in front of a not too extreme telephoto , like a 20-29mm reversed on a 100-200mm , you'll get close to a microscope angle of view and a next to nothing depth of field, you'll need a focusing mount though to focus stac
much respect for you how for treating the wildlife.
So funny! Your spider encounter in your video... timed perfectly for me today. i almost walked into a large web and the web host this morning. No... not scared of them, I just didn't want to destroy all that hard work. The web was beautiful. Any way.... yes, I do have a set of macro filters. They fit my Konica Autoreflex T from '71. My first real SLR camera. Truly, a narrow slice of in focus area. Not very user friendly. My wife always laughed at me, laying on the ground for that one odd shot. Oh well. One or two of my lenses have a "macro " focusing area marked on them but I do not have a dedicated macro lens though there are occasions I would find it handy to have.
The snorricam style shot in the beginning was a really nice touch.
Great video. Do you need to do anything different to stack with the add-on than with a dedicated macro lens?
Thank you for an entertaining video! I have exactly the same Nisi macro filter and used it when “dipping my toe” as you put it, before buying a dedicated lens. And yes, the Nisi always comes with me when going out without my macro lens - just in case.
Мне нравится как вы работаете! Вы молодец. Спасибо за великолепное видео!
Seen close up lenses for sale but didn't really know what they were. Might give one a try after seeing this.
Extension tube is better option, no need to think of chromatic abrasion or quality of the closeup filter.
Looks like you’re running through the woods with a rocket launcher, that setup is HUGE!! 😂
Love the clover shot. ❤️
As someone that mainly shoots wildlife, that filter will be great. i've had dedicated macro lenses and just find i dont use them enough. So for me its the perfect compromise. Got a trip In Ricmond next week so ordered one
That would also be me at 8:11 😆 Great video! I'll have to take my 70-200mm out today and try this.
I just started doing macro photography, and I really falling into it! I'm using old analog camera (which is still looking new) with macro lens. I love to experiment a little, so I'm putting aditional lens at the front. Film photography is magic, because you can't see result untill you develop the film 😅 month later or so...
Having not yet made the F to Z transition, I’m still using the venerable D850. Fungi season has returned here. Primarily depend on the Nikon 105mm macro, but carry the 70-200mm with NiSi diopter attached for situations where longer working distance is necessary or just a differing perspective. At the other extreme, a short extension tube behind the 14-24mm provides a whole different perspective, or a longer extension tube behind the 300mm telephoto. So many options that prove useful, and I’ve only mentioned a few. Continue charming people into not taking themselves too seriously.😊
I used to use the Raynox macro filters especially when I didn't have a proper macro lens. They were great but once I bought my first proper macro lens, I gradually stopped using Raynox (I stil keep them both DCR-150 and DRC-250 just in case).
Nice explanations of your macro photography thought process. The way you set up the shots was very helpful. Thanks.
I loved your dance! 😍😍😍🤪
Where do you weigh in on using an extension tube .... vs....... adding a close up filter and extra glass?
I’ve never tried a macro filter so I can’t say if it’s something I would use. I do carry a couple extension tubes for times when I’m not carrying a macro lens. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this option. I love your content by the way. You brighten the day and inspire me at the same time.
Thanks for a really insightful video. Prosperity was really exceptional and better for not being focus stacked. As it was moving slightly, which method did you use to focus?
at 7:42 a great case for either tethering to an iPad {NXT tether}, or for the Wi-Fi snap bridge App so your phone or other tech can view it on a big screen, and as a bonus, have shutter control. (camera bags have laptop spaces in them).
Do you think the filter will work to increase the magnification on the sigma 105 macro when photographing very small things?
Nice one, I've recently got a reverse mount adapter, and I had a vivitar 28mm F/2.8 lens which I had got from an antique shop for 10 bucks or something years ago, by reverse mounting it I've got about 3 times magnification. And If I mount it to my 10-18mm sigma lens, I get around 8-10x macro at 10mm but the focusing distance is too close with that lens so I prefer the vivitar because at least with that, the focusing distance is about 3 inches. The sigma one is less than an inch so it's super hard to get anything in focus and illuminate the subject. Love your shots!
Really enjoyed watching your Video, I like taking shots of plants and mushrooms and have never used micro lens ? but i will now go and get a small one to put onto the end of my camera after watching you showing how good it looks.
I am not a professional just basic and learning as i go along.
Courtney, don't worry about a few spiders its the Ticks that you need to be concerned about.
Especially with all the lying on the ground that you do, they bury their mouthpiece into your flesh and can be really difficult to remove even with a Tick removal tool. Some Ticks also carry Lyme disease which you will catch if bitten by a carrier.
Another enjoyable video by the way , you never disappoint and keep up the dad dancing 🤣🤣👍.
Haha, the dad dancing! Oh absolutely, I do check myself often for ticks and luckily haven't come across one yet, but it's good to be careful. Over the summer mosquitoes were the problem! Those pesky buggers aren't stopped by layers of clothing, they will find a way in there ha.
Yeah they give me hell too, irritating little beggars 🦟🦟🦟
@@CourtneyVictoria Yeah annoying little buggers 🦟🦟 tried all kinds of repellent but none of them work for me.
I have been shooting macro for years and always with some mobile lenses, extension tubes and lately with a Raynox DCR-250. I really wanted a macro lens but the newer Z mount lenses are either too expensive or third party lenses like Lapwa are manual only (which I don’t mind) but it would be nice to have a fully functional autofocus lens for other applications as well. So now I am trying to figure out what would be a good solution for me.
I had already heard about the macro filter but it is the first time I have seen it fully in action
yesterday I had an encounter with a spider, it was hanging from the ceiling right at my eye level, my reaction was similar to be honest XD
I have a few sizes of similar doublet close-up filters made by Canon in both 250D & 500D versions and love them. They enable magnification at a longer distance from the subject. This helps to prevent spooking tiny critters and makes lighting a bit less troublesome. As filters ho they are a tad heavy.
I have 6 different focal length 1:1 or better Macro lenses, but a 300mm with the Canon 250D close-up lens is still a goto solution for some things.