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How to take cheap macro images 1 year 3 weeks ago

Macro photography involves taking extreme close up images. The most popular subjects for macro photography are flowers, insects and nature however it is possible to take stunning macro images of almost anything. The best macro shots are taken with a specially designed macro lens, which is expensive. However, there are cheaper ways of testing the water and getting in to macro photography without having to spend a small fortune. One of the best ways of doing this is to use macro extension tubes.

Up Close and Personal: A Look at Macro Photography 2 years 11 weeks ago

Getting up close and personal with your subjects through macro photography provides fresh new views and enhances your photo collections. Here´s a brief look at the ins and outs of macro photography along with considerations and tips.

One of Canon's best lenses reviewed - The EF100mm macro 50 weeks 10 hours ago

Macro photography is taking extreme close up images, highlighting every single minute detail in the subject. Many of these details are so small it is not possible to see them with the naked eye.

Most digital cameras have a macro setting, and whilst these are ok for taking close up shots, they do not focus close enough to take images showing every detail of the subject. In order to do this you need some special photographic equipment.

The best way of getting in to macro photography 1 year 23 weeks ago

Whilst there are cheap and cheerful ways of getting in to the world of macro photography, such as using extension tubes with a standard lens, or close up filters with a standard lens. It is even possible to use both should the need arise, however the image quality using this sort of equipment will not be great. Don't get me wrong, it is possible to produce some good images using these primitive methods but the best way of getting tack sharp macro images is by using a special macro lens.

Macro lighting using the Marumi ring flash 1 year 2 weeks ago

Lighting is a key feature of macro photography and the ability to manipulate the light is important to take your macro photography to the next level. There are many times when it is necessary to give a burst of light to illuminate the subject for correct exposure. The Marumi ring flash is a dedicated flash gun designed specifically for macro photography, although it does have other uses. This article is an honest and unbiased review on the Marumi macro ring flash and explains how this piece of photographic equipment can improve your macro photography.