One
of the most satisfying forms of photography, and one
of the easiest to master is macro photography.
A
practical way for defining macro photography is by
the strength of the lens, or how nearby it can
focus. For true macro photography, you'll want to
have a lens that focuses down to a 1:1 range. For
example, for 35mm film, your camera has to have the
ability to focus on an area at least as small as
24×36mm ,because this is the size of the image on
the film. After having the film developed, the
picture of the subject on the negative or slide will
be exactly the same size as the subject
photographed.
What
makes macro photography seductive is the level of
detail that you see, sometimes for the first time -
familiar objects become unusual and abstract and
unusual objects become even more interesting.
There are many applications for macro photography:
flowers, plants, butterflies, minerals,
snowflakes... Your own backyard, a local garden,
beach or forest can provide you with hours of fun
with macro photography.
Of
course macro photography isn't always centred on the
natural world. Collectors use macro photography to
record coins, stamps and other collectibles that are
very small. Some people use macro photography for
documenting their possessions for insurance purposes
or to illustrate their auction listings online.
Working with macro photography can be a whole new
visual event for even the most advanced
photographers.E very day can yield another subject
and an endless supply of captivating images. The
possibilities of macro photography are limited only
by your imagination.
If
you are interested in macro photography, then by all
means consider purchasing a dedicated macro lens.
SLR digital cameras with interchangeable lenses are
ideal for macro photography. If you're primarily
interested in outdoor photography, consider a 180mm
or 200mm macro lens.
Alternatively you can use extension tubes, reversing
rings, or close-up diopter lens.
An
extension tube is placed between the camera body and
the lens. There is no glass in the tube - its
purpose is to move the lens farther from the film
(or digital sensor) so that magnification can be
bigger.
Reversing ring is attached on the front of a lens
and makes it possible to attach the lens in reverse.
Close-up diopter lens are placed in front of the
camera's main lens. These screw-in or slip-on
attachments provide close focusing at very low cost.
However, the quality of the pictures is variable.
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