The short answer is yes you can, and you also dont need a full-frame camera. I use a D3400 + Sigma 105mm DG OS HSM Macro lens and I've had some incredible results.
Method 2: I use the reverse ring on 50mm and 35mm to get a macro shot without shadows. but this diffusion method is lit, never thought of it, now will try it with a combination of extension tube thanks man
Thank you, this video was wonderful for showing the different results. I might get a diffuser before I get external flash, but I still think having both will be a better choice :)
I love the spider-eyes T-shirt - it's something that every macro-photographer would recognise instantly - but as a woman who's extremely 'top-heavy' (hem, hem), I'm not sure I could get away with a design like that, especially if there was a, er, 'nip' in the air... 🤭
I know I'm a few years late on this, but do you think theres any merit to those flash mounted softboxes since they direct the flash forward more than those weird plastic cap looking diffusers? I would think it might be easier to get shots in tighter areas with that rather than the cone, although I'm definitely tracking one of those down.
Stewart the pop-up flash is all i have ever used and then just natural sunlight , yes I should have a bit of diffusion with it though , but in wildflower and bug season here in Australia coming up , i tend to keep mobile , and sometimes with the habitat of those Peacock jumping spiders you cant get in with too much hanging off the camera and they don't tend to sit still for long :)
The only drawback with this method combined with this subject is that the diffuser and lens circle end up reflected in the spider's eyes. Makes it look somewhat cross-eyed.
O don't think it's cool to trap a spider, get it out if it's environment just so can take a photo. How would you like that to be done to you? I hope you can consider this in the future
That spider is so cute!
Did it with a disposaple plastic lunch plate some years ago😝
That's great :)
The short answer is yes you can, and you also dont need a full-frame camera. I use a D3400 + Sigma 105mm DG OS HSM Macro lens and I've had some incredible results.
Method 2: I use the reverse ring on 50mm and 35mm to get a macro shot without shadows.
but this diffusion method is lit, never thought of it, now will try it with a combination of extension tube
thanks man
Thank you, this video was wonderful for showing the different results. I might get a diffuser before I get external flash, but I still think having both will be a better choice :)
Bloody hell mate that came out really well bloody brilliant 👏 👌
Thanks mate :)
Must agree with Lee, really good vid ,especially for anyone on a tight budget and wants to start macro photography, hope you caught the spider.
I did, she went behind the card and just sat there :)
Thanks for your awesome tips, Stewart ! I really enjoy your video! 🤩👍
I sometimes turn my camera to vertical and it helps with the shadow.
Good to know :)
I love the spider-eyes T-shirt - it's something that every macro-photographer would recognise instantly - but as a woman who's extremely 'top-heavy' (hem, hem), I'm not sure I could get away with a design like that, especially if there was a, er, 'nip' in the air... 🤭
lmao
Hey Stewart. Just to let you know, I just purchased your macro backgorunds. There are some ausome ones. Thak you.
I know I'm a few years late on this, but do you think theres any merit to those flash mounted softboxes since they direct the flash forward more than those weird plastic cap looking diffusers? I would think it might be easier to get shots in tighter areas with that rather than the cone, although I'm definitely tracking one of those down.
LOVE your t-shirt !!!!
Very nice video, I wish I would have seen it before investing on a flash, I would have had more time to familiarize myself with the subject.
Stewart the pop-up flash is all i have ever used and then just natural sunlight , yes I should have a bit of diffusion with it though ,
but in wildflower and bug season here in Australia coming up , i tend to keep mobile , and sometimes with the habitat of those Peacock jumping spiders
you cant get in with too much hanging off the camera and they don't tend to sit still for long :)
Show me some of your pics please
Yes. Yes. Yes. !!! I always use my on camera flash because I can’t be asked to buy batteries for my external flash 😂😂
Hi Stewart I enjoyed the demonstration using the flash and diffuser, please send a link to purchase the diffuser, Great stuff. Regards welshman2081
YES YOU CAN.
Fantastic pics. SPIDERMAN.
Thank you
Well done.
Great info thanks Stewart. I have never had a spider sit still like that! What's the secret?
Death
I think that Thomas Shahan was using pop-up flash for a long time.
Awesome :)
Looks great to me!
Nice video pal
Thanks Lee :)
Why didn't you use a macro lens on your Canon EOS 650D?
because if someone can afford a macro lens they would be using the onboard flash ;)
I have taken some of the world's best macro shots of insects with pop up flash!
I havent watched a video in awhile Stewart
Does anyone know where in Canada to buy a jumping spider, I can't any anything online. I live in Vancouver, Canada. Thank you
You can never own nature
The only drawback with this method combined with this subject is that the diffuser and lens circle end up reflected in the spider's eyes. Makes it look somewhat cross-eyed.
My 180 macro does block flash lol
White toilet paper as well works.
O don't think it's cool to trap a spider, get it out if it's environment just so can take a photo. How would you like that to be done to you? I hope you can consider this in the future
I’m going to guess you haven’t watched the video as it’s a pet spider that is not found in the wild here in the UK.
hi im been watching your videos about macro, heres the question. Can i use an extension tube or a reverse adapter on an old canon 450 d.
Yes you can, I've done some videos about it.