Macro Macro Macro!

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GWBBQ: Jan 2, 2005

For a ghetto macro/ringlight, I tried shooting through my magnifying work light at work and got decent pictures.

Work light similar to what I used
http://www.officedepot.com/a/produc...r:referralID=NA

Example picture

Now it's time to use that Raynox ring I got last week.

Stew Man Chew posted:

What about a gorillapod? Seems to be quickly adjustable and relatively light / not cumbersome. Definitely a monopod will probably be my next equipment purchase.

# ¿ Mar 21, 2010 02:24

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 18:02

GWBBQ: Jan 2, 2005

If you need a good diffuser that doesn't take up much space and aren't self-conscious about looking ridiculous inflating it, get one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Inflatable-Universal-Diffuser-External/dp/B001GRU1AA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272209308&sr=1-5

# ¿ Apr 25, 2010 16:30

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2010 22:52

GWBBQ: Jan 2, 2005

Jook posted:

What is regarded as the best bang for the buck for a really cheap (<$50) setup? I know it's been discussed in the thread a bit and I've tried to find the answers elsewhere but it doesn't seem like there's any clear answer..

-Extension Tubes + a reversed prime (like this youtube video posted earlier)?
-Lens Coupler (to mount say, a 50mm backwards on a 18-55mm kit lens)?
-Raynox DCR-150/250?
-1x/2x/4x/10x filters?

Of course I'd love to grab a real macro lens someday but for now I'd just like to find a decent cheap option to have fun with.

If it helps I've got the following already: 18-55mm kit, 50mm, 30mm.

The Raynox DCR-250 on the nifty fifty is a great combo, it completely covers the frame on a crop sensor and the optical quality is already great. Not being able to zoom won't be an issue since it's macro.

Jook posted:

Still I think I'd like to keep experimenting.. anyone have experience using older non EF macro lenses? An older Takumar macro lens with an m42->EF adapter for example? I can already tell I'm probably going to end up spending enough just messing around to regret not just getting a Canon 100mm 2.8 macro from the start..

Without some sort of focusing screen, it's going to be frustrating and you're going to miss focus on most of your shots.

# ¿ Oct 10, 2010 19:52

GWBBQ: Jan 2, 2005

sirbeefalot posted:

Bonus cellphone macro! (using a DVD laser lens)

I like the cut of your jib.

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the_lion posted:

Your post made me realise that i am in fact an idiot-my lenses already had other filters on them. You can't have two filters on at the same time, haha. Must be a lack of sleep...

You have some wacky-rear end filters, then. All of mine have front threading.

A5H posted:

Guys what's the best way for me to shoot macro on the cheap.
The lenses I currently have are the nifty 50, 8-16 sigma, 17-50 tamron and 70-200 F4L. I have some crappy cheap extension tubes but no AF.
I was thinking of grabbing the Raynox DCR-250 thing and using it with my 70-200L? Is it worth like �35? Will the images be pretty good?

Of those choices, I'd use the DCR-250 with the nifty 50 because the smaller front element means you won't get any vignetting on a crop body (sample.) You most likely still won't want to autofocus but it's a great combo for cheap macro.

# ¿ Mar 12, 2011 21:15

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