something different to do on winter days and nights if you cant get out for other photography, love the lighting set up. well spoken how its all done. a must have . 😁👌
Granddaughter and I watched the video and she is out setting up the items she thinks will be fun to do. Thank you for the idea. It is indeed a cold day out and this is one way to have fun with her😊 I don't see where your system is to purchase, I'll look on some of your older videos
It's so nice to hear that you and your granddaughter found inspiration from the video. Hope you had a fun weekend of creativity! Here's a quick link to the lighting if you wanted to check it out - adaptalux.com/studio/
An alternative to perspex is using a black polished floor or wall tile, i use a large 450mm x 450mm one for alot of my desktop works, or a whit one (same size). Another alternative is using a mirror!
Also black plexiglass is available in many home improvement stores as well as art supply stores (like Blicks). I use it but it IS rather easy to scratch. I will try your suggestion for a black polished floor tile. It might have a little more resistance to scratches.
@@randyfox5317 i was told black granite or similar, but i not ound any like that yet, but anything black and polished surface, not a normal wall tile but cut square
@@Adaptalux ive only ever brought 2 in over 10 years, 1 pure white, and 1 pure black, and find them so usfull in lots of desk top photo projects, not just macro work. But yes can be a little heavy at the 450X450mm size, but will last i taken care of
@@d.g.l.photography89 Indeed, and much more scratch resistant as Randy says. I use a little rough bit of slate too if I'm going for something a little less reflective and more rugged.
The knife one was taken at f11 1/160 and ISO1000. Your mileage may vary depending on how close you have your lights and how much of your reflective object is in frame.
Thanks for the feedback Ashley, I'd encourage you to have a look at some of the info on the website, it has a lot of features that justify the cost of the system.
@@Adaptalux hi thank you I have the adaptalux studio I just wondered what lights or defuser from the adaptalux studio you had used for that particular shot.
Hello, I have a question I was hoping you might be able to answer. I am looking into getting into Macro Photography, and I have had my eye on the Sony A7R4 with the 61 mega pixels and was wondering if this would be a good camera to use for macro work, because of the ability to crop in and retain really good details.
Hi Ziffle, that's a great choice, you cant really go wrong with high end cameras like that, and yes those megapixels will give you more flexibility with cropping for sure.
@Darren got it, Perspex, it's just acrylic plastic, you can get it cut to size for quite cheap and in lots of different colours, so it makes for a good surface to shoot on.
Amazing video Ben, tell me what is the name of those lights with trypod, pretty need huh...
Cheers Ben, another great video... from Portugal 🤙👋😄 your camera is Nikon D5600, is a nice one i have one to love it,
Thanks Pedro, the D5600 does a great job, it's a nice little camera for things like this.
@@Adaptalux yap, u are right, and one more thing, love the flash arms.... gonna talk to Santa ahaha, cheers
Very thought provoking and you have given me some ideasfor other things I have here.
Glad you found it inspiring Henry :)
Great video! I’m excited to try it for myself
Glad to hear you were inspired to try it out, let us know how your shoot goes!
I do such abstract macro very regularly, one of my favourite styles. Fun video!
Abstract is one of the most enjoyable styles for sure, it lends it's self to creative thinking!
something different to do on winter days and nights if you cant get out for other photography, love the lighting set up. well spoken how its all done. a must have . 😁👌
It's good fun for those indoor days! Thanks for watching!
Pretty fork’n cool!
I took a multi-pronged approach.
Granddaughter and I watched the video and she is out setting up the items she thinks will be fun to do. Thank you for the idea. It is indeed a cold day out and this is one way to have fun with her😊 I don't see where your system is to purchase, I'll look on some of your older videos
It's so nice to hear that you and your granddaughter found inspiration from the video. Hope you had a fun weekend of creativity!
Here's a quick link to the lighting if you wanted to check it out - adaptalux.com/studio/
Great video Ben. Well done!
Many thanks Stephen!
An alternative to perspex is using a black polished floor or wall tile, i use a large 450mm x 450mm one for alot of my desktop works, or a whit one (same size). Another alternative is using a mirror!
Also black plexiglass is available in many home improvement stores as well as art supply stores (like Blicks). I use it but it IS rather easy to scratch. I will try your suggestion for a black polished floor tile. It might have a little more resistance to scratches.
@@randyfox5317 i was told black granite or similar, but i not ound any like that yet, but anything black and polished surface, not a normal wall tile but cut square
Tiles are a good call Darren, though might be a little heavy if you start a collection!
@@Adaptalux ive only ever brought 2 in over 10 years, 1 pure white, and 1 pure black, and find them so usfull in lots of desk top photo projects, not just macro work. But yes can be a little heavy at the 450X450mm size, but will last i taken care of
@@d.g.l.photography89 Indeed, and much more scratch resistant as Randy says. I use a little rough bit of slate too if I'm going for something a little less reflective and more rugged.
Nice idea, nice photos! I have digital filters for such effects, but it's much more fun to create them analog ;-)
It's true that some of this can be achieved in photoshop etc, but it's much easier to do it for real, and yes, more fun too!
Have you thought about making a dummy insert with little clamps for holding things....
Hey Sheldon, We have something similar, we call it the macro subject holder - adaptalux.com/product/flexible-macro-subject-holder/
Hi Man,
Thanks for that! it is really great video! Can I ask, what do you call the lighting set. Thanks once again!
it's the Adaptalux Studio, you can learn more here - adaptalux.com/
Brilliant
Thanks Michael!
I want a cut! Lol
I am binge watching your videos. What shutter speed, ISO and apertute do you recommend for this kind of shots in dark?
The knife one was taken at f11 1/160 and ISO1000. Your mileage may vary depending on how close you have your lights and how much of your reflective object is in frame.
I do think the Adaptalux system is a fantastic idea, however I think it's also VERY expensive for what it is.
Thanks for the feedback Ashley, I'd encourage you to have a look at some of the info on the website, it has a lot of features that justify the cost of the system.
Hi great video, what lights and diffusers did you use for the fork at 6:45 with the blue and red highlights?
It's the Adaptalux Studio, you can learn more here -adaptalux.com/studio/
@@Adaptalux hi thank you I have the adaptalux studio I just wondered what lights or defuser from the adaptalux studio you had used for that particular shot.
Ah, gotcha. Blue arm diffused and an undiffused Amber shooting across to pick up the scratches.
@@Adaptalux thank you 😊
Love it! Will you be at the Photography Show next March in Birmingham?
Thanks Bips, We certainly will, come by our stand and say hi!
Hello, I have a question I was hoping you might be able to answer. I am looking into getting into Macro Photography, and I have had my eye on the Sony A7R4 with the 61 mega pixels and was wondering if this would be a good camera to use for macro work, because of the ability to crop in and retain really good details.
Hi Ziffle, that's a great choice, you cant really go wrong with high end cameras like that, and yes those megapixels will give you more flexibility with cropping for sure.
Where can I buy that lighting arm?
adaptalux.com/
Ooh, that Adaptalux kit looks very interesting.... Something to save the pennies up for I think!
Check out some of our other videos, there's loads of applications!
Ben, what is “perspect” and what is its equivalent in the US?
think you mean perspex, its a kind of plastic, or you can try alternative that i listed above
@Darren got it, Perspex, it's just acrylic plastic, you can get it cut to size for quite cheap and in lots of different colours, so it makes for a good surface to shoot on.
Any link to buy this lighting arm
adaptalux.com/shop
What kind of backlight is where to buy it
It's the Adaptalux Studio, you can learn more about it here - adaptalux.com/studio/
@@Adaptalux Thanks, I have a tamron of 90 mm. Is it suitable for a photo with oil, or does it need a reversing ring?
We use a Tamron 90mm and it's perfect for this kind of shot!
@@Adaptalux which lens do you use in the video
@@folgamedia431 We use both a 90mm Tamron and a 100mm Tokina
What is the household dictator's name?
Her name is BMO, after the character from Adventure Time... but i'm thinking a name change to "The Dictator" could be in order.
I'm not saying you did but it looked like you put that bread knife in your back pocket,,, hmmm safety first comes to mind
I have a dedicated bread knife holster on my leg. It's important for bread emergencies.