Comprehensive Guide. When we photograph something very small we call it a macro photography. I would imagine we should call it Micro photography, but I don’t have control over the jargon. Shooting small things poses great challenges and comes with high rewards. In this tutorial I to get all the info that you’d need to take macro shots. starting from equipment through subjects and tip and wrap up of some of my favorite macro photographers on Flickr if you need some extra inspiration. When we talk about macro photography we tend to think about small things that we shoot from a close distance. This definition works for me as an on-the-nose definition and is probably right for just about 95% of all macro images.
Ratios Way back in film days macros used to have ratios. The Ration (or Macro Ratio) is the difference in size between the “real” size of the subject and the size that subject was caught on film. To make things non technical, let’s just say that the ratio is, the larger magnification it means. Equipment. 5 Tips for Photography Lighting" If you just can't seem get enough light on your own, a flash is a great way to add some, but you'll need to make sure you're using it correctly. Get familiar with your camera's owner's manual -- it'll have handy tips and tricks specific to your make and model of camera, even if you just use a simple point-and-shoot. You shouldn't rely on a flash to light your scene for you. Instead, use your flash to fill out the light in a scene, eliminating shadows.
For example, if you wanted to take a picture of something by a bright window, you'd likely only get a silhouette, since all the light would be coming in from the window behind your subject. But, by using your flash to fill in the scene, you'll illuminate the details on the front of your subject, too. You may also want to use different flash setting for different situations.
Even when using a flash you still have to pay attention to your position and the position of your subjects. Hack Apart a Highlighter to Create UV-Reactive Flowers [Science] - How-To Geek ETC. College students have long been hacking apart highlighters to create glowing bottles of booze to line their dorm room walls.
Far more interesting, however, is the application of the hack to flowers. Many of you may remember a science class experiment from years gone by where in you put food coloring in a beaker and then some freshly cut white flowers; returning to the experiment a day later yielded flowers colored to match the dye you added. This little experiment relies on the same technique, only instead of blue food coloring the flowers suck up UV-reactive highlighter dye. Check out the video below to see the experiment in action: Have a fun science experiment to share? Let’s hear about it in the comments. Make Flowers Glow in the Dark (with Highlighter Fluid and UV Light) [YouTube via Make] Jason Fitzpatrick is warranty-voiding DIYer and all around geek. Digital Camera Reviews index, DSLR reviews, lens reviews. If you’re looking for reviews of the latest digital compact cameras, DSLRs or lenses, you’ve come to the right place!
At Camera Labs I publish in-depth reports on the most popular products in the world of photography, tested under real-life conditions and complete with comparisons against their biggest rivals to help you make the right choice. This page is where you’ll find my complete list of reviews, split into four main categories: point-and-shoot compacts, super-zooms, DSLRs and Compact System Cameras, and lenses.
Alongside these reviews you’ll also find sections covering photography accessories, books and general articles. If you find my reviews useful and would like to support Camera Labs, please click and shop from the stores listed in the reviews or from my partner stores page. Alternatively why not buy me a coffee at my favourite cafe?! Macro Photography, a how-to from Photo.net. How to take close-up pictures of small things by Philip Greenspun, June 1997 (updated January 2007) macro \'mak-(.)ro-\ aj [macr-] 1: excessively developed : LARGE, THICK 2: of or involving large quantities 3: GROSS Taking close-up pictures of small things is called "macro photography.
" I have no idea why. Perhaps because the small things in macro photography are generally larger than the things you are taking pictures of when doing "micro photography". If you really want to be pedantic then you should say you are doing "photomacrography". What Kind of Camera Point and shoot digital cameras can have remarkable macro capabilities, but for best results you want a single-lens reflex camera.
A typical setup might be a Canon Digital Rebel XTi (Black) (review) with a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM (review). Doing it all with a Normal Lens In the good old days a 35mm single-lens reflex camera came with a 50mm "normal" lens. First, though, you want to take a picture of the moon. Close-Up Lenses. Canon UK - Home. Macro photography. Picasa.