Pro Lens Macro
Beginners Guide to Macrophotography
Have you ever tried using macro shooting in a photo contest or in your everyday photography? Macro shooting is like over zooming the camera on one particular subject and take the a picture of it. Its an amazing view and you can clearly see every small detail up close. Macro shooting is very effective on photo contest, I have seen many portraits that bag first place using this technique.
To produce great photos for picture contests, most professionals make use of expensive cameras with numerous lenses. Not all of us can afford such equipments so I have this bunch of tips to make great macro photos with regular compact digital cameras even if you’re not a pro.
Activate Macro Mode
First, we have to activate the macro mode of the camera. We do this by pressing the flower icon on the back of it. While on macro mode, you will notice you can zoom in approximately 1 to 1.5 feet away from the subject compared to normal mode that focuses about 3 feet away.
Imagination
Now its time to use your imagination and start shooting really small objects like insects, rings, clockwork gears, flowers, spider web and so on. Using macro shooting for picture contests can be limited only by the photographer’s imagination. So, go get creative and look for other unique subjects, even things lying around the house could be used as subjects.
Extra Batteries
If you’re planning to go for an all out macro shot, bring some extra batteries because you will be using the LCD screen more this time and it really consume a lot of power. The LCD is one of the important camera tools used in macrophotography. In photo competition, the photographer can get closer to the subject using the LCD screen while checking if the photo needs a retake.
Camera Control
Making use of marco in photography contests require a steady camera hand. Even the slightest movement will result to another take because the camera is zoomed for the close up. Tripods can be handy but not most of time since you are exploring the world of small things and the locations of the subject sometimes hinder the use of it. The best thing to do is by practicing your camera hand and utilizing high shutter speed for better results.
Parallax
When using compact-style camera with an optical viewfinder, beware of problems with parallax – an effect caused when the viewfinder is offset from the lens. In photo competitions, the closer you get to your subject, the harder the you see it in the viewfinder. So although you think you have a perfect composition, most of the images are altered due to the camera lens offset.
Lighting
Lighting could also be a problem on macrophotography especially when you use a flash. You need perfect lighting in photography contests, to achieve this we compensate the lack of light with a flash but in some cases they can also provide too much brightness when the subject is close to the camera. To get around this, place external flashes further away from the subject. Another solution is by using light reflector.
About the Author
James D. Humphrey is one of the developers and sales executive of Photo laureates. The site's photo contest provide a platform of artistic expression for amateur and professional photographers to gain exposure and recognition. We promote photographers through technical workshops, improvisation sessions as well as photography contests. Its renowned Photography Society identifies, awards and promotes new Photography Talent.
Tamron SP AF 90mm f2.8 Di 1:1 Macro or Micro-Nikkor AF 60mm f/2.8 D for my Nikon D80?
In his opinion, a better lens for the beginning of photography macro. I would appreciate pros and cons. This is not as big an investment for a lens, but not a little either. 
This depends on the type of macro photography you want to do and other uses to be developed for the lens. Typically, an exotic or specialty order is used only for certain shooting situations. The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 1:1 macro reproduction is a real lens, but its focal length makes it so effective as an objective portrait is that it is a quick first, giving a dual purpose. The macro and also gives you the flexibility of a more remote, allowing you to remain at a safe distance from your subject, instead of being right on top of it. This is my opinion, if I were to ever invest in a macro lens myself, I prefer the longer one. Apart from that, the two are quick, both specialized magnification of 1:1, both have good reviews. Some people prefer the maker nikkor third, his only other option would be for a macro and the AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 [VR more expensive, but the best option for a * nikkor lens and VR *].
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