Beginning Macro: Extension Tubes

In this little film I try and explain one of the cheaper ways of getting into macro, extension tubes, as they can be used with your existing lenses. I show how they work and go for a little walk trying to find some subjects. If you are thinking of macro photography, these might be an idea to start out with.

[@philip-kn8ft]

Very informative video with excellent photography as usual!

[@geireriknielsen]

Thank you so much for the kind comment

[@BMadPhoto]

I have never tried extension tubes but this is great advice for someone interested without a macro lens! Have you ever tried using these with your macro lens, wonder if that would be a good way to get even higher magnification, vs something like the raynox or similar?

[@geireriknielsen]

Thank you. Apologies for not posting of late, but a new video is on the way up. Beautiful light

[@BMadPhoto]

@@geireriknielsen Look forward to it - hope you are well and enjoying the coming of some nice spring and summer weather :) Take care!

[@geireriknielsen]

Also. To answer your question, no, I have never used a macro lens + extension tubes but you are supposed to be able to with interesting effects so might be worth a go. Though you already have a micro four thirds so some of the effect might be more noticeable on a full frame camera. Extension tubes are great with a telephoto lens BTW. I have used a 600mm with extension tubes and that is a lot of fun, though I would recommend a monopod to help support