My experience with reverse mounting a lens has been to reduce the aperture on your lens as far as it will go (i.e. f/22 or 32, etc) to get a much more useable depth of field, and then use a flash or other light source to make sure the subject is bright enough. But I've never tried it outside! I still think you got some great pics though!!! :D
The problem with this in the field is that the aperture is so small that it won’t let enough light into the viewfinder for you to see and focus on the subject (there is a reverse mount adapter with aperture controls built in to negate this). For me a good compromise is to set the aperture to F9 and and focus on the eyes if it’s an insect, or ‘top down’ if it’s a flat flower. That way the most important parts are in focus and with clever angles, you can get other parts in as well.
Really nice video. I've always had a very mild interest in photography but about March last year and decided to get a camera. The more I get into the subject the more I realise how much I love about it. There is so much you can do with it. I've always had an interest in geography so it isn't any surprise I like landscape photography. That said astrophotography is what got me inside the door. Since then I've really fallen in love with macro, I don't know what it is but it just interests me, a sort of mystery around it, so much you can discover with it. Also taken an interest in IR photography as well. Hope you're still enjoying macro.
Yes, I have one for Canon EF which I adapt to RF mirrorless for use. It helps a lot by allowing focusing wide open and shooting stopped down but there still is no focus control unless you add tubes between the adapter and the lens. Perhaps the best lens for this sort of thing is the 'kit' zooms 18-55 since you get different magnifications at each zoom setting. Was this adapter worth the cost? Maybe. It was fun.
@@dougsmit1 since that comment I was looking at dedicated macro lens I guess if you do it enough it’s worth buying I had abit of fun with mine but had to put the camera on a stand and use my phone as a remote to get clear shots
Rather than risk scratching the rear element of your expensive AF lens why not buy a cheap, good, MF prime and reverse that? As a bonus you will also get control over the aperture.
Yes, this is used commonly in macro photography. It helps reduce the image from being washed out by the flash and captures more detail. You can make one yourself using transparent materials like plastic or foam or buy one online but isn’t always cheap and does the same thing.
Everything is "super" these days. No "extremely" or "very", just damn "super". The annoying thing is that everyone has to use that damn word. The saying "people follow like sheep" is very true. Removing the lens on that camera does not expose the sensor (as would be the case with a mirrorless camera).
P.S. who likes my new camera assistant?! 🐶😂
I like you infinitely better...
My experience with reverse mounting a lens has been to reduce the aperture on your lens as far as it will go (i.e. f/22 or 32, etc) to get a much more useable depth of field, and then use a flash or other light source to make sure the subject is bright enough. But I've never tried it outside! I still think you got some great pics though!!! :D
The problem with this in the field is that the aperture is so small that it won’t let enough light into the viewfinder for you to see and focus on the subject (there is a reverse mount adapter with aperture controls built in to negate this). For me a good compromise is to set the aperture to F9 and and focus on the eyes if it’s an insect, or ‘top down’ if it’s a flat flower. That way the most important parts are in focus and with clever angles, you can get other parts in as well.
Really nice video. I've always had a very mild interest in photography but about March last year and decided to get a camera. The more I get into the subject the more I realise how much I love about it. There is so much you can do with it. I've always had an interest in geography so it isn't any surprise I like landscape photography. That said astrophotography is what got me inside the door. Since then I've really fallen in love with macro, I don't know what it is but it just interests me, a sort of mystery around it, so much you can discover with it. Also taken an interest in IR photography as well. Hope you're still enjoying macro.
You can get adaptors that allows you to revers the lens but still have power going to your lens
Yes, I have one for Canon EF which I adapt to RF mirrorless for use. It helps a lot by allowing focusing wide open and shooting stopped down but there still is no focus control unless you add tubes between the adapter and the lens. Perhaps the best lens for this sort of thing is the 'kit' zooms 18-55 since you get different magnifications at each zoom setting. Was this adapter worth the cost? Maybe. It was fun.
@@dougsmit1 since that comment I was looking at dedicated macro lens I guess if you do it enough it’s worth buying I had abit of fun with mine but had to put the camera on a stand and use my phone as a remote to get clear shots
Rather than risk scratching the rear element of your expensive AF lens why not buy a cheap, good, MF prime and reverse that? As a bonus you will also get control over the aperture.
What's that another ring you used other than the reverse ring
Nice & simple tutorial, thank you
Glad to hear it 😁 you’re welcome
Brilliant!! Love your assistant!!
Hey Roxy . thank you for this video. :) Can you please share the information about the light you are using?
Thank you. That was really helpful!
Very interesting & lovely work.
Hello there!great video
What is the thing that you put infront of the reverse lens?is that some sort of hood?
Yes, this is used commonly in macro photography. It helps reduce the image from being washed out by the flash and captures more detail. You can make one yourself using transparent materials like plastic or foam or buy one online but isn’t always cheap and does the same thing.
Do you have a link to that kit for the 2 rings?
Amazing..
Thank you! Do you think you will give it a go?!
Everything is "super" these days. No "extremely" or "very", just damn "super". The annoying thing is that everyone has to use that damn word. The saying "people follow like sheep" is very true. Removing the lens on that camera does not expose the sensor (as would be the case with a mirrorless camera).
Hi Roxy. Thanks for the video. You're so beautiful by the way.
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Unnecessary annoying music.