Micro Photography
May 9, 2018, 8:54 am
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Micro Photography
I got a set of tubes and taking a swing at my first attempt at Micro Photography. Anyone else shoot micro?
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May 12, 2018, 5:19 am
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.I use a Samsung NX30, which is out of production, but you can do this with any camera that will accept micro extension tubes. I got a set on Amazon for $30. My only suggestion is to use a tripod. For the grass I used a mini tripod right on the ground.
May 12, 2018, 11:41 am
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This sort of photography is called "wet belly photography" by serious practitioners - for fairly obvious reasons. You have to get right down on the same level as the subject and up close to get good results. I did a lot of this sort of thing when I was still able to get around more easily, back in the dawn of time. Age and infirmity tend to slow one down a little. 
Extension tubes are a good way to get started in micro (Nikon's word) or macro (Canon's word) photography. They allow you to focus closer than standard lenses alone. If you really get into it, you may want to look into dedicated micro/macro lenses, which can be pretty pricey but also can extend the possibilities. This is a rewarding branch of photography for those willing to put in the work.
Extension tubes are a good way to get started in micro (Nikon's word) or macro (Canon's word) photography. They allow you to focus closer than standard lenses alone. If you really get into it, you may want to look into dedicated micro/macro lenses, which can be pretty pricey but also can extend the possibilities. This is a rewarding branch of photography for those willing to put in the work.
May 13, 2018, 11:47 pm
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Thanks, I guess I will keep shooting .
I use a Samsung NX30, which is out of production, but you can do this with any camera that will accept micro extension tubes. I got a set on Amazon for $30. My only suggestion is to use a tripod. For the grass I used a mini tripod right on the ground.
.I use a Samsung NX30, which is out of production, but you can do this with any camera that will accept micro extension tubes. I got a set on Amazon for $30. My only suggestion is to use a tripod. For the grass I used a mini tripod right on the ground.
May 14, 2018, 1:13 am
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..: I use a Samsung NX30, which is out of production, but you can do this with any camera that will accept micro extension tubes. ...
May 14, 2018, 6:54 am
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I am sure the questioner understood this but it bears emphasizing. Macro extension tubes fit between the lens and the camera body, extending the focusing distance. That means that they are only useful on cameras that accept interchangeable lenses. Point and shoot cameras with fixed lenses won't work. It also means that the tubes must be made to fit the particular type of camera. Tubes made for a Nikon lens mount will not fit on a Canon camera and lenses. Be sure whichever set of extension tubes you order are specified for your camera/lens mount or one that is compatible.
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Jun 11, 2018, 6:35 am
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I use a Samsung NX30, which is out of production, but you can do this with any camera that will accept micro extension tubes. I got a set on Amazon for $30. My only suggestion is to use a tripod. For the grass I used a mini tripod right on the ground.
Jul 15, 2018, 12:43 pm
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