Macro

[Norman]

Would like to see an article on Macro photography. Having recently bought a 105mm macro lens and ring flash I would like some help with getting the best from them.

[simreb]

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Agreed,maybe a series of articles from basics and choosing a lens up to how to take various types of photographs. With plenty of examples with settings used and lighting conditions etc.

[Gary - Fulham]

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Yes, a good review of macro would be good, including bellows/ extension tubes, etc...

[spud]

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yes indeed, bellows, extension tubes, etc is something I've always been curious about but never really taken the time to research adequately

[Gary - Fulham]

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Yes. For example, I know Novaflex make some auto bellows for EF mount (Canon don't). I'd like to know about those. Speedgraphic sell them and I have always been tempted...

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/cat.asp?c=88&1=Bellows%2C+Tubes+%26+Racks

I can recommend this company highly...

Gary

[hotkeez]

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Hi Norman, I use the 18-55mm on a 400D and get some great results. I think macro is probably my favourite branch of photography. I just learnt by trial and error. I don't like reading about it when I can be out doing it.

[Rob.Richards]

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Yep me too!

[Norman]

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Looks like we have a quorum. :D

[hotkeez]

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Looked at a book recently on Macro Photography in a local book shop.
To be honest, it look really boring. The first chapter was on equipment you need for MP, and if you were to follow their advice, you would need a second mortgage, or sell the kids.
With practice you don't need half of what they recommend. Start with every day object around the house. Try different settings, different lighting, and different lens sizes, that's the fun of photography.
You could read books for hour and never get the same results as the so called experts.

[pbizarro]

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The subject of macro photography has already been covered many times in past issues. Not sure if it is worth revisiting it? There is a very good book by John Shaw on the subject also, called "Close ups in Nature". John shoots Nikon, but the principles are the same.