Macro Photography Lighting Tips
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2022
- Good light is fundamental to any kind of photography and outdoor macro photography is no exception. This week I'm sharing tips on how to use inexpensive lights to help illuminate your close-up shots. Join me in my local woodland area as I run through all the different lights I'm using, and show how even a small amount of extra light can really help to bring a macro shot to life.
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Great video, Robert! Many thanks! 😊
Thanks Will - cheers for watching. 😊
Fantastic work, Robert!! One really has to have an eye for detail and brilliant patience to get these sorts of shots! Awesome! Bruce and Otis
Thanks Bruce. I was pleased with the quality of the images, but didn't quite manage to create the images I had in my head. It's a work in progress! Thanks for watching. 😊
Awesome video and keep them coming.
Thanks a lot Ben, much appreciated. 😊
Another good one... Really enjoy watching your videos, cheers!
Thanks very much. I'm really glad you like them. 😊
Another great video Robert I agree with Paul 70+ stack think my pc would have melted. I carry a small led light with me which helps just to lift the light a bit. Really enjoying your macro videos as I have just started dabbling in it a bit all very helpful keep up the good work Trev
Thanks Trevor. I'll look forward to seeing you do a bit of macro then it 😊
Nice tips Robert. Using a light really does give the images that bit more of an edge rather than not using one. Nice sharp images from that lens.
Thanks Paul. All relatively inexpensive too, which makes a change when it comes to the hobby of photography! 😁
Thanks for sharing great shots 👍
Thanks for watching. 😊
Great video Robert! I'm not sure how you even saw those little mushrooms on the fallen tree. 71 image stack, crazy! Great tips on using a light to keep your Iso low, I've seen Kieran Suddaby do this as well. Great idea! Super sharp shots in this one, that Sigma lens seems like a great buy. Really enjoyed it mate! Hope all is well over there and keeping safe!
Cheers Paul. They're not the best mushrooms, because of the time of year, but they do look pretty interesting with all that texture. Do you get any interesting mushrooms over there in Florida? Thanks for watching mate. 😊
Very nice like my friend 🇯🇵🍀
Thank you for watching. 😊
Great content and delivery Robert, I really enjoyed the video and it has inspired me to get out and do some macro! I was wondering , does the sigma lens work with the Z7 'focus shift' feature or did you have to manually advance the focus to get all the frames you needed?
Many thanks Andy. It absolutely does work with focus shift shooting - very useful, especially for the subjects that require a lot of shots. Thanks for watching. 😊
@@Robert-Bishop That's great to know Robert as I have some Sigma macro glass. Thanks for the reply.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. I'm using the same lens, love it. How do you manage the focus breathing of the len when doing stacking? Does it create problems when stacking in Photoshop?
Thanks for watching Darrien. I haven't noticed significant problems with focus breathing. I always use Auto Align Layers in Photoshop and that seems to do a good job of compensating for any slight differences in focal length.
@@Robert-Bishop Ah! I see. Thank you for the feedback. I will be working on some focus stacked images soon. Keep up the lovely content.
Handy tips Robert. I had to smile with the second fungus shot being a 48 image stack - I don't think my PC would even entertain that! Well done on the catkin shot in that wind, how many did you have to take!
Cheers Andrew. I just got a new Mac Book with the M1 chip and it handles the stacking really nicely. The catkins I had to do in one shot, because they were just blowing around everywhere. Auto align is pretty good, but not that good. 😂
Good tips throughout mate….windy days and macro isn’t the easiest combination, some nice sharp shots though 👍🏻
Thanks Dave. Yeah, I've stopped trying to control the weather. Was down at Padley Gorge this morning and it was tipping it down. Thanks for watching mate - much appreciated. 😊
What a luck i found your video. Looks good and great advices!
And the most important: i see great sharp images from you Nikon Z with the Sigma 105mm macro. I have the same lense and think about switching from my D5200 to a Z 5. Do you use the Nikon FTZ adapter to connect your Z7 with the Sigma?
And are you satisfied with the result? Was wondering about that...
Hi Jan, that's great, I'm delighted you found my video. I used the FTZ adaptor, yes. I've found it works well. Be aware though, that some lenses don't auto focus when using the adaptor. The Sigma 105mm works great with it though. I've heard some people say that it focuses a little more slowly with the adaptor, but I haven't experienced that. It's a great lens and I'm sure you'll get awesome results with it on the Z5. 😊
@@Robert-Bishop thanks! Of course i'll try it in the shop, with my lense to be sure. Do you have the first FTZ or the FTZ II?
@@janroos7518 I have the original one. From what I understand it operates in exactly the same way as the updated version, it's just the new one doesn't have a tripod screw on the bottom. It's because the original FTZ adaptor doesn't fit on the Z9 (due to the battery grip being in the way, I think) so they had to make a new one. It's smaller and lighter without the screw point - but to be honest, I prefer having it, as you can balance longer lenses better on your tripod.
@@Robert-Bishop thanks for the info. I think i would prefer the old one too, because of the screw for a tripod. Won't be a problem with a Z5. See if i can find one
Just found you channel and subbed. What bag is that you’ve got?
Many thanks Peter. The bag in this video is a Vanguard Veo Discover 42. 😊
"Sometimes, best not to use a light". That's when you make use of a DIFFUSER - as other, well-known profressional photographers use.
Yes, good point, that can certainly help. Thanks for watching. 😊
@@Robert-Bishop I'm really surprised that other commenters (as far as I'm aware) haven't made mention of that - I've seen NO other YT macro tutorials where the professional and even non-pros, use bare, harsh, non-diffused light - ONLY diffused light.
@@usernamemykel The Neewer light has a built in diffuser, although it's not especially efficient. This video was aimed more towards beginners who might be needing to improvise. There are plenty of situations where an undiffused torch can work great - but if you don't have fancy equipment, and the lights you have are too harsh, then, like I said, it's best not to use them. My channel is all about learning and improving, so I may well make a follow up where I look into the more professional level equipment.
@@Robert-Bishop : )
You would be stumped back in the film era ( part 1) no focus stacking then ! Don’t you feel like you are cheating ?
No, not at all - just using the tools available in the 21st century. Perhaps painters asked photographers the same thing in the 1800s.