Macro Photography | Depth of Field | with Popcorn using Canon 100 mm f/2.8 | Learnability

Welcome to another Learnability Video!
Learn Macro Photography hands-on with a Canon 100 mm f/2.8 USM lens and a full frame Canon 5D Mark II with Depth of field explained in detail. Same principles also apply to landscape and portrait photography.
You don’t need an expensive lighting equipment to make great macro shots. In this video i'll show you how to build your own setup and create amazing macro photographs on a budget. Shooting some everyday items and without leaving home, you too can have a great time with this style of photography that changes the way you see the world.
Camera Mode: Av (Aperture Priority)
ISO was set at 200 or lower
Shutter speed: Varied from 1/30 to 2 sec, camera was on a tripod so was wasn't worried about it much
Lens: Canon 100 mm f/2.8 USM in MANUAL Focusing Mode (link below)
Life-size (1x) magnification, with a working distance (lenses front glass to subject) of merely 5-6 inches!
IMPORTANT: Use "Mirror Lockup" in custom settings in the camera to reduce blur
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Software used: Canon EOS Utility and Adobe Photoshop
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App for Depth of Field Calculation (one out of many available)
Very useful for landscape photography as well!
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Equipment used: Please look into similar equipment to save money! but don't save money on the lens, that's the most important part!
1.Macro Lens:
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2. Camera Body:
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3. Ring Light Lamp (you can buy similar without a magnifying lens but make sure it has the ability to vary the brightness)
www.amazon.com/Brightech-Ligh...
4. Tripod with macro capability (to mount camera upside down)
www.manfrotto.com/us-en/befre...
5. Remote trigger or use a PC with EOS Utility software
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6. Clamp or magnetic holder
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7. Black cloth from a product photography kit (very useful kit to have for Macro Photography)
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Appreciate your time and thank you for watching my videos.
Please comment for any questions you may have or what other topics you would like me to make videos on.
More videos to follow!

[@reetbedi7617]

You made everything so simple to understand specially in a short amount of time, thanks!

[@RoseUniversity]

Great to hear! Thank you

[@mannatverma9276]

I was waiting for this video,thankyou for sharing this knowledgeable concept, it's a very interesting video.

[@RoseUniversity]

Glad you liked it!

[@harpreetnannu6758]

Really great video so much to learn that one couldn't able to think👍

[@RoseUniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@bedivinod80]

I am new to photography
Now I know how
these closeup pics are taken and thanks for explaining DOF too.
Waiting for more videos

[@RoseUniversity]

Great! Working on more videos

[@cindykpab]

You are most definitely talented at your craft. I enjoyed watching this video.

[@RoseUniversity]

Thank you very much

[@nitakumari4670]

Very nice video 👍🏻

[@RoseUniversity]

Thank you!

[@victorlavender1688]

Amazing lens and thanks for the tips and tricks for handing objects in mid air or "Levitate". Does EOS Utility work with all canon cameras?

[@RoseUniversity]

Yes. works with most canon cameras after the 30D i believe