I got a APS-C 40mm macro lens that I use often. There are times though when I feel like I need to get way too close to the subject with it, to the point where it's hard to frame the shot. I have a good tripod and I added another quick release plate to my camera's flash port, which means I can keep my camera right side up. I also god some lights but haven't had time to use them just yet, as it's been very sunny here for past few days.
I’m so happy you did this video. Watching you over the last year and a half, I finally have everything you showed here. Not the same brands, but the same equipment. Yay!!! I am currently creating a space where I live to do some macro at home. Thank you Andrew for always giving such great information. Have a great week!!! Tammy
Thanks Tamara, I appreciate that and glad to hear you're using some good gear. What I hoped came across is that it's not about having specifically the items I have, but these TYPES of things for getting different shots -- this sounds exactly like what you've done which is great!
Thanks - a really good video - interesting, well presented and I learned a lot.. Enjoyed watching it. Hope you got some dosh from it - you deserve it. I have tried to use LED lighting but, except indoors where the ambient is "quiet", I can't really get enough light on the subject. Flash is what I am tending to use outside and I appreciated your emphasis on ligting as a core of macrp photography - moreso than in general photography. I am also relieved to see you using a simple 100 or 35 macro lens and just good composition to get lovely results rather than a plethora of rails for focus shfting /stacking which seem to be more in the extreme macro camp. Thanks again
Good and instruktive video. For more static makro subjects I quite often also bring something to clean up a scene like a blower (the one to clean lenses), a small brush, tweezers and a pair of scissors. It all something a lot of u’s have at home anyway.
The bubble wrap is a great idea. Now I can't find any after having a huge bagful of it for years. It's probably still wrapped around stuff not unpacked since the last move. Everyone seems to be getting environmentally conscious and using paper padding now. I use Olympus/OM System cameras and lenses, which makes for smaller, lighter gear, which is great for long days out when you're getting on in years. Apart from brands, it's still essentially the same gear. A weather-sealed camera and a couple of different focal length macro lenses. In my bag I also carry some extension tubes, for really tiny mushrooms. I prefer a small LED light, but do have Godox flash gear. Again, it's all about keeping the weight of the bag down. I also take one of those small, round foldable reflectors, which also doubles as a diffuser on those rare days of bright sunshine in the UK. For a tripod I opt for either a small tabletop one or a Gorillapod, particularly when out shooting fungi on the ground. Again, lightweight. A remote control is also really handy for focus bracketing. One other thing I occasionally pack is a magic arm and clamp, for mounting the light or holding the reflector/diffuser. I don't use it often, but I'm glad I have it if I need it. One thing you didn't mention, possibly because it seems so obvious, is spare memory card(s) and batteries in a waterproof case, especially with a mirrorless camera. If it's going to be a long day I'll pack a PD power bank and cables for the camera and my phone (especially if I decide to use it as a wireless remote for the camera), because you never know. I've watched enough horror movies set in the woods.
Good video Andrew and great tips. Brilliant use of bubble wrap. Never would have thought of that. I tend to keep a large bin bag in my camera bag for that reason but doesn't give padding. Will have to save some when I can.
Mr. Lanxon, I am a big fan of your photography techniques and learned many things from your videos. I started my own channel, about a year back, on macro photography, especially targetting people in the Southeast Asia region. However, I am confused about the selection of the "category" of the RUclips channel. I did try "Film and Animation" and "education", bud could not reach the audience. May I ask in what category you publish your videos on RUclips channel? I will appreciate your cooperation.
Andrew, I don't use my full frame for macro, I sold the Z105mm macro lens. The reason is that I also have an OM-1 with the 90mm macro lens. This combination blows full frame macro out the water. This combination opens up the small world exponentially with its user friendly computational macro abilities. I love your work but would like to see what you could do with the OM-1 and 90mm macro combination. I have had fantastic results.
It has for the most part. It puts out enough power, the battery lasts for at least a whole shoot and it's much smaller in my kit bag. I use the AD200 Pro more frequently in studio, largely because it has an interchangeable flash head that lets me use a bare bulb which is better for using inside softboxes etc. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this detailed overview. One question: Is it viable to attach a tripod to the front of the backpack? I'm looking for a backpack where this is possible, because with my tripod on one side I get back problems really quick.
I do it often, as long as it is well attached so that it does not move it is perfect. On the other hand, you have to remove it when you want to open the back...
@@mathieucaron4957 Thanks for the reply. I bought a different backpack last year, sadly without the option to attach a tripod to the front. Have a great day!
I got a APS-C 40mm macro lens that I use often. There are times though when I feel like I need to get way too close to the subject with it, to the point where it's hard to frame the shot. I have a good tripod and I added another quick release plate to my camera's flash port, which means I can keep my camera right side up. I also god some lights but haven't had time to use them just yet, as it's been very sunny here for past few days.
I’m so happy you did this video. Watching you over the last year and a half, I finally have everything you showed here. Not the same brands, but the same equipment. Yay!!! I am currently creating a space where I live to do some macro at home. Thank you Andrew for always giving such great information. Have a great week!!! Tammy
Thanks Tamara, I appreciate that and glad to hear you're using some good gear. What I hoped came across is that it's not about having specifically the items I have, but these TYPES of things for getting different shots -- this sounds exactly like what you've done which is great!
Thanks - a really good video - interesting, well presented and I learned a lot.. Enjoyed watching it. Hope you got some dosh from it - you deserve it.
I have tried to use LED lighting but, except indoors where the ambient is "quiet", I can't really get enough light on the subject.
Flash is what I am tending to use outside and I appreciated your emphasis on ligting as a core of macrp photography - moreso than in general photography. I am also relieved to see you using a simple 100 or 35 macro lens and just good composition to get lovely results rather than a plethora of rails for focus shfting /stacking which seem to be more in the extreme macro camp.
Thanks again
Andrew, I'm in love with your videos
As a dentist, I've got the 100mm and I love it. I even use it for portraits
Good and instruktive video.
For more static makro subjects I quite often also bring something to clean up a scene like a blower (the one to clean lenses), a small brush, tweezers and a pair of scissors. It all something a lot of u’s have at home anyway.
The bubble wrap is a great idea. Now I can't find any after having a huge bagful of it for years. It's probably still wrapped around stuff not unpacked since the last move. Everyone seems to be getting environmentally conscious and using paper padding now. I use Olympus/OM System cameras and lenses, which makes for smaller, lighter gear, which is great for long days out when you're getting on in years. Apart from brands, it's still essentially the same gear. A weather-sealed camera and a couple of different focal length macro lenses. In my bag I also carry some extension tubes, for really tiny mushrooms. I prefer a small LED light, but do have Godox flash gear. Again, it's all about keeping the weight of the bag down. I also take one of those small, round foldable reflectors, which also doubles as a diffuser on those rare days of bright sunshine in the UK. For a tripod I opt for either a small tabletop one or a Gorillapod, particularly when out shooting fungi on the ground. Again, lightweight. A remote control is also really handy for focus bracketing. One other thing I occasionally pack is a magic arm and clamp, for mounting the light or holding the reflector/diffuser. I don't use it often, but I'm glad I have it if I need it. One thing you didn't mention, possibly because it seems so obvious, is spare memory card(s) and batteries in a waterproof case, especially with a mirrorless camera. If it's going to be a long day I'll pack a PD power bank and cables for the camera and my phone (especially if I decide to use it as a wireless remote for the camera), because you never know. I've watched enough horror movies set in the woods.
Thank you for sharing your insights!! Very helpful!!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks Andrew, it’s very helpful!
Thanks Trish, much appreciated!
Another great video, great information
Thank you!
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography I always have a carrier bag & water spray bottle in my bag too. Great video
super video, and yes, r5 is super fot macro photography
Do you use extension tubes? If yes which ones?
To get down to ground level in bad conditions, a shooting mat! It's not as comfortable as a yoga mat, but it's much easier to transport!
Good video Andrew and great tips. Brilliant use of bubble wrap. Never would have thought of that. I tend to keep a large bin bag in my camera bag for that reason but doesn't give padding. Will have to save some when I can.
Mr. Lanxon, I am a big fan of your photography techniques and learned many things from your videos. I started my own channel, about a year back, on macro photography, especially targetting people in the Southeast Asia region. However, I am confused about the selection of the "category" of the RUclips channel. I did try "Film and Animation" and "education", bud could not reach the audience. May I ask in what category you publish your videos on RUclips channel? I will appreciate your cooperation.
Andrew, I don't use my full frame for macro, I sold the Z105mm macro lens. The reason is that I also have an OM-1 with the 90mm macro lens. This combination blows full frame macro out the water. This combination opens up the small world exponentially with its user friendly computational macro abilities. I love your work but would like to see what you could do with the OM-1 and 90mm macro combination. I have had fantastic results.
Which model of bag Andrew? Will it fit r6ii, RF 100, RF 35 macro, sigma 20mm art , ad200 and trigger etc
Gemius! 😃
I still have my Capro ring light flash unit for on the lens. AC or 4 C cell batteries.
I died inside when you said 'much smaller and cheaper'-and then mentioned it was £500!
Has the AD100 Pro replaced the AD200 Pro for your macro photography in the field? Thanks for the great videos!
It has for the most part. It puts out enough power, the battery lasts for at least a whole shoot and it's much smaller in my kit bag. I use the AD200 Pro more frequently in studio, largely because it has an interchangeable flash head that lets me use a bare bulb which is better for using inside softboxes etc. Thanks for watching!
@@AndrewLanxonPhotographyhi Andrew going back to an earlier video I saw, why did you decide against the r7 for macro?
One disadvantage of full frame for macro is the shallower depth of field. Swings and roundabouts!
Thanks for this detailed overview.
One question: Is it viable to attach a tripod to the front of the backpack? I'm looking for a backpack where this is possible, because with my tripod on one side I get back problems really quick.
I do it often, as long as it is well attached so that it does not move it is perfect. On the other hand, you have to remove it when you want to open the back...
@@mathieucaron4957 Thanks for the reply.
I bought a different backpack last year, sadly without the option to attach a tripod to the front.
Have a great day!
Suggest the cheap and best macro lens for mobile