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.Every 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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