Thoughts on macro experiments

[AK47J]

I haven't done much macro stuff in the past. But this new camera does a decent job so I'm giving it a try

1 macro of your own eyeball is difficult

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3 Bowser the bearded dragon

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5 the roomies cat, Tyrael

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7 Gears (these were difficult)

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9 Finger prints

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[AK47J]

Apparently these are not macro, they are just "close-ups". Oops, sorry guys. :meh:

 

[acparsons]

Apparently these are not macro, they are just "close-ups". Oops, sorry guys. :meh:

#6 is a macro shot, I think. Bugs make great subjects to practice macro with.

 

[mmaria]

I've just seen this thread.

I can tell you're having fun and you realized something... good

 

[jenko]

That lizard looks so stoic! It is a great subject, humorous and otherworldly.

 

[TheFantasticG]

Apparently these are not macro, they are just "close-ups". Oops, sorry guys. :meh:

Technically to qualify as macro (or micro as Nikon refers to it) it has to be 1:1 reproduction ratio. However, in the modern day context the word macro can refer to anything from 1:25 down to 2:1. Once you go past 2:1, IMO, it really is getting to be on a micro level.

What camera are you using that brought up the experiments?

 

[AK47J]

Apparently these are not macro, they are just "close-ups". Oops, sorry guys. :meh:

Technically to qualify as macro (or micro as Nikon refers to it) it has to be 1:1 reproduction ratio. However, in the modern day context the word macro can refer to anything from 1:25 down to 2:1. Once you go past 2:1, IMO, it really is getting to be on a micro level.

What camera are you using that brought up the experiments?

I'm using my new-to-me Sony Nex-5

 

[Edsport]

I agree that these are just close-ups. There is extension rings for that camera that will allow it to shoot macro. I suggest getting tubes that has electrical contacts...

Sony Nex-5 extension tubes | eBay

 

[Judobreaker]

W00t! Bearded dragons ftw!
I've got 2 of those myself, they're really fun aren't they?

Do you have a 'natural' wall in their terrarium? If so you could very well use that for a backdrop. If not you could try to construct something quick with some spare wood or stones.
I think they can be really fun for pictures and they're good models seeing as they usually don't move around too quickly.