Super Macro Tutorial

**hobbes28** · 11-07-2004, 06:40 PM

Since Corry was asking for this for so long, I made a video for how to make a super macro with your camera and a SLR lens. If you haven't already seen, these take near microscopic pictures of everyday things.

Like everyday table salt.

Anyway, here's the tutorial.

**Corry** · 11-07-2004, 06:46 PM

Will that method work with ANY SLR??? I have an old Canon AE-1 Program. And what exactly is a skylight filter? And how much do they run?

**hobbes28** · 11-07-2004, 07:00 PM

It works on every camera as long as you have enough zoom to get through the reversed lens. I use the skylight because it only cost 5 bucks. You can get a coupler that has male threads on both sides so you don't have to use tape but they cost a bit more.

**Corry** · 11-07-2004, 07:03 PM

Um...ok, but I have a bayonet mount on my camera...it doesn't screw in.

**hobbes28** · 11-07-2004, 07:39 PM

What kind of camera do you have??

**Corry** · 11-07-2004, 07:42 PM

Canon AE-1 Program...but I might have it figured out sorta...not a good solution, but I think it will work. I did what Garbz said in your guessing game thread in Themes...it seems to work, and I'm already addicted!

**hobbes28** · 11-07-2004, 07:50 PM

Are you taking them all with film??? Does that mean we're gonna have to wait to see what you're taking???

**Corry** · 11-07-2004, 07:50 PM

Yeees. Unfortunately! I plan to order my 300D in about a week if everything goes right, though!

**hobbes28** · 11-07-2004, 07:55 PM

An early congrats to ya then.

Karalee · 11-07-2004, 07:57 PM

Most excellent tutorial hobbes! Im gonna give it a whirl!

CrazyAva · 11-11-2004, 02:32 PM

Ok, I need to know how I am to do this cause I am still lost

Man I am a dope.............

CrazyAva · 11-11-2004, 02:33 PM

I am going to go try it right now.........

CrazyAva · 11-11-2004, 02:41 PM

Nope, I am just retarded

Jeli · 11-17-2004, 11:49 AM

I don't really understand still what is required for this technique. On a standard film camera, (I have a Canon Rebel Ti), approximately what length lens is required to zoom through the second lens, and what length lens should the second lens be? Do either lenses have to be prime, and what do both lenses have to have their focusing rings set to? Also, does the second lens have to be designed for your camera? I only own one lens, but my school has several that are FD mounts, and I wonder if they could work in front of my EF mount lens. I appreciate any replies.

Jeli · 11-17-2004, 11:54 AM

Oh, also, will my light meter work through the second lens? And what appeture should I set the reversed lens to? And what should happen if the second lens is electronic, and it has to be attached to a camera to alter the apperture?

I know I asked a lot of questions, but I would appreciate any responses.

11-07-2004, 06:40 PM	#1
hobbes28 Incredible Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: at work... Posts: 4,806 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (96)	Super Macro Tutorial Since Corry was asking for this for so long, I made a video for how to make a super macro with your camera and a SLR lens. If you haven't already seen, these take near microscopic pictures of everyday things. Like everyday table salt. Anyway, here's the tutorial. __________________ A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley Last edited by hobbes28; 10-11-2005 at 07:51 AM.

11-07-2004, 06:46 PM	#2
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,712 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Gallery: (5)	Will that method work with ANY SLR??? I have an old Canon AE-1 Program. And what exactly is a skylight filter? And how much do they run? __________________ To The Core [22:39:07] <clarinetJWD> off topic: If infanticide is wrong, why does it sound so snazzy?

11-07-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
hobbes28 Incredible Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: at work... Posts: 4,806 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (96)	It works on every camera as long as you have enough zoom to get through the reversed lens. I use the skylight because it only cost 5 bucks. You can get a coupler that has male threads on both sides so you don't have to use tape but they cost a bit more. __________________ A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley

11-07-2004, 07:03 PM	#4
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,712 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Gallery: (5)	Um...ok, but I have a bayonet mount on my camera...it doesn't screw in. __________________ To The Core [22:39:07] <clarinetJWD> off topic: If infanticide is wrong, why does it sound so snazzy?

11-07-2004, 07:39 PM	#5
hobbes28 Incredible Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: at work... Posts: 4,806 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (96)	What kind of camera do you have?? __________________ A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley

11-07-2004, 07:42 PM	#6
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,712 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Gallery: (5)	Canon AE-1 Program...but I might have it figured out sorta...not a good solution, but I think it will work. I did what Garbz said in your guessing game thread in Themes...it seems to work, and I'm already addicted! __________________ To The Core [22:39:07] <clarinetJWD> off topic: If infanticide is wrong, why does it sound so snazzy?

11-07-2004, 07:50 PM	#7
hobbes28 Incredible Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: at work... Posts: 4,806 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (96)	Are you taking them all with film??? Does that mean we're gonna have to wait to see what you're taking??? __________________ A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley

11-07-2004, 07:55 PM	#9
hobbes28 Incredible Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: at work... Posts: 4,806 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (96)	An early congrats to ya then. __________________ A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley

11-07-2004, 07:57 PM	#10
Karalee hOtLiPs! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Here....there....everywhere Posts: 3,852 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Most excellent tutorial hobbes! Im gonna give it a whirl! __________________ Kara Ramblings of a slightly insane, displaced chicky. SHUTTERvisions - a photoblog. Mark von Nagy says: Upload this, baby Kia mau te wehi!

11-11-2004, 02:32 PM	#11
CrazyAva I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 730 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Ok, I need to know how I am to do this cause I am still lost Man I am a dope.............

11-11-2004, 02:33 PM	#12
CrazyAva I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 730 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I am going to go try it right now.........

11-11-2004, 02:41 PM	#13
CrazyAva I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 730 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Nope, I am just retarded

11-17-2004, 11:49 AM	#14
Jeli TPF Noob! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I don't really understand still what is required for this technique. On a standard film camera, (I have a Canon Rebel Ti), approximately what length lens is required to zoom through the second lens, and what length lens should the second lens be? Do either lenses have to be prime, and what do both lenses have to have their focusing rings set to? Also, does the second lens have to be designed for your camera? I only own one lens, but my school has several that are FD mounts, and I wonder if they could work in front of my EF mount lens. I appreciate any replies. __________________ Jesse If at first you don't succeed, don't go skydiving. If at first you don't succeed, redefine succeeding.

11-17-2004, 11:54 AM	#15
Jeli TPF Noob! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Oh, also, will my light meter work through the second lens? And what appeture should I set the reversed lens to? And what should happen if the second lens is electronic, and it has to be attached to a camera to alter the apperture? I know I asked a lot of questions, but I would appreciate any responses. __________________ Jesse If at first you don't succeed, don't go skydiving. If at first you don't succeed, redefine succeeding.

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