Jan, such a simple setup and beautiful pictures. Did you utilize photo-stacking and how much post processing did you do? And thanks again you demonstrated that even macro is only limited by your imagination!
You could use continuous lighting, but because he is hand-holding the camera, flash will enable him to get faster shutter speeds to freeze any motion from the camera. If you have sufficient brightness from your continuous lighting, then it works just as well although I would recommend using a tripod for best results when taking true macro photos. Most of these don’t appear to have been 1:1 or smaller.
Thank you Jan Hendrik... I was /am interested in Macro photography, but not that of insects and other critters. Objects and angles inspire me, like wide angle architectural photography. I like your setting, and would like to know more about your flash stand and lighting options. P.S. Thanks for choosing a clean toilet brush... right at the end haha
Had to search a bit to find the diffuser set I bought. I think it's around 10 years ago 😅 It was this set: www.amazon.co.uk/Falcon-Eyes-SGA-K9-Universal-Speedlite/dp/B00I1CKILK . Currently unavailable at Amazon, but I can see other webshops have them available. I mostly use the globe. The trigger is a Pixel King PRO Wireless E-TTL flashtrigger. Very well working trigger at an affordable price. And the speedlite itself is a Canon 580 EX II. I think I bought it in 2008. Quite affordable and It has been used A LOT, so definitely worth the money.
From Denmark m2 :) new sub here :) Im doing some macro myself now, but I could use some good advices for light indoors, now Im using either a cheap ring light from a magasin, or I use a light box with not good enough LED strips. My camera is a Canon 60d, with 50 mm and extensions tubes, I know it's not really optimal instead of a 60/100 mm macro lens. But That's what I have at this point of time. Is there any good advices out there, or could you make a video about it :)
Nice to hear from you, Kent. The optimal solution would definitely be a speedlight. You can get very far even with a cheap one from someone like Godox. And you can do with a flash trigger cord, but a wireless trigger would also be very nice. But you can do with less intense light, like desk lamps or LED lights, if you use a tripod for longer exposures. For indoor maro photography you don't need an expensive, sturdy tripod. Nevertheless, if you are going to get a tripod, consider paying a little extra for something like Manfrotto, Benfro, Sirui and other recognized brands. If you do, they will most likely last for decades.
Interesting ideas. I like seeing stuff beyond the standard soap bubbles and water on CDs and such. I actually do have a toilet brush that I bought but have not yet put into service. I'll have to give that a try. :)
Sir! you change my vision of thinking now. I never thought about that we can take amazing pictures using simple items at home. I am very thankful to you sir. please add more videos to develop an amazing eye to see things around. I love to be an expert in composition skills of photography.
Thank you for your upload and suggestions of subjects to capture... I've done - kitchen chopping board, freshly washed broccoli florets /stem, closeups through my ordinary cellphone... Also a tree, through a hanging raindrop on an umbrella spoke. This was pretty nice, it captured virtually the whole tree... You show some good everyday, easily available objects to capture... Thank you. Greetings from London 😷🌈
🤣🤣 please use an unused toilet brush😜 … 👌🏼👌🏼 😅🫶🏼it! fantastic images !! that round flash diffuser creates wonderful light on those subjects IS that a DIY piece of kit or something specific for flashes?
great ideas, however, the auto focus adjustment sensitivity on your camera is causing your background to render in and out of focus - as a perfectionist i am sure you want to be aware of this as it was distracting when i was trying to read the titles of your books on your book shelf. great video
Thank you very much for your kind feedback, Michael. And you're right about the focus hunting. It was primarily due to low light making my face hard to recognize. I have added a lot more light since then.
Brilliant range of objects and they have given me ideas for our next camera club workshop. End comment about the "toilet brush" adds a pleasant bit of humour too. Thanks for posting.
When you tire of these subjects handheld with flash, you can investigate the differences afforded by focus stacking and light you can adjust. You might be surprised how much difference there can be with minor angle changes. A flat board with a ball head and focus rail opens a new world to investigate.
Thank you for your kind feedback, Doug. I already have a few videos about focus stacking which, as you correctly state, opens up many other possibilities. I mostly use it for flowers and mushrooms, but now and then also for other objects.
Nice ideas! Unfortunately, these black surfaces always get so dusty. So far, apart from constantly removing the dust again and again, I haven't found a solution. But I mainly make videos. But there's nothing wrong with getting inspiration from great macro photographers ;-)
Thanks a lot. I have found that a large cosmetic brush is very efficient for removing dust from paper. But you're absolutely right - it only works for a short time.
