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FramedByNature — Reverse Macro Tutorial
Published: 2009-08-10 21:55:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 87539; Favourites: 976; Downloads: 705
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Reverse MacroSome people have never even heard about this technique. Others know what it is, but don't know how to do it. I made this tutorial this afternoon in hopes to answer any questions.
Hope it helps!
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For maximum magnification, use your minimum focal length (i.e. 18mm, if your lens is 18-55mm). Incredible results!
You can also pick up something called a "reversin ring" to make shooting a whole lot easier! Basically a filter that screws onto the end of your lens and allows you to mount it to your camera body [link] Super cheap and it makes things much easier
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Aww 
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I have an Olympus camera and it shuts down when I remove the lens =/
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I've used this along with a few of your photos in a news article I just submitted, You can check it out [link] !
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Ah! Thank you! I've been debating getting a lens or at least an attachment. This was excellent and cheap! Took me a while to realize that I didn't have enough light for the light source and then why I couldn't see anything.
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No problem! I also recommend buying a reversing ring
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woow amazin tutorial ,, i just want to ask u plz about 2 things ,,
when i change the aperture and then remove my lens as u said the aperture turn to be zero??
when i take the photo the shutter takes like forever till i have to turn the camera off??
please i really need to know ,,
thanks again ,,
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The aperture will always say f/00 when you have your lens removed. Don't worry, if you tried the "bonus" trick, your DoF has improved
What mode are you shooting in? I'm usually in Av mode.
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Definitely something I'll have to try in a controlled environment first.
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Yeah, reverse macro-ing on a mountain would probably result in a lost lens
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me again. still haven't got my adapter, dodgy hong kong ebay sellers -__-
nether the less, am having problem with the depth of field.
did like instructed with holding down the DOF button whilst detaching the lens, but still get an extremely shallow DOF.
any help would be much appreciated
[link]
^^
result of using your tutorial.
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What aperture did you select before detaching the lens? Also, it might help if you choose a subject with a scale. For example, shoot a ruler before the DOF test and after the DOF test (make sure you shoot it from the same angle as well)
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used the same aperture settings as you did, will test with a ruler soon.
still got some decent shots though, for my standard anyway.
oh and the adapter came but doesnt seem to fit my lens :S
it fits on fine to the body of the camera however does not fit onto the lens.
using an EFS 18-55mm lens,
this should fit for it
[link]
or am I retarded and I bought an adapter of incorect size? :S
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Yeah, for that lens, you'll need an adapter of filter size 58mm
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Dude. Amazing. I wonder if you could take apart the lens and flip the glass around inside??? Or is that a business secret in the lens world, and they'd come in my house and steal my computers if I did that?
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Yes, that's exactly what would happen 
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Beats spending 300 or more on a macro lens. Thank you
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Beats spending 300 or more on a macro lens. Thank you
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Ah so I just discovered I have to buy one of those reverse mounting rings or my camera wont shoot the picture...Question: would this work on a macro lense to then in turn shoot MICRO pictures?
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I don't think so, your magnification all depends on your focal length. A 100mm macro lens wouldn't have as much magnification as an 18mm kit lens. At least in theory. I don't have a macro lens to try it out on
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Oooh I see. So the smaller the magnification in a lens the traditional way means greater magnification when mounted in reverse. I got it now
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I've heard about this, but found out that my camera cannot do it because it will NOT take a picture without the lens attached. I was majorly bummed when I found that out...
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Damn it my hands are way too small to hold out all the light
This sort of thing is exactly what I want to do lol you are awesome!
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Aww 
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Something like this: [link]
It allows you to do reverse macro without having to hold the lens by hand
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Oh wow, toys!
I shall have to see if the local stores here carry such things. I cannot imagine its that rare since its an affordable option to a new lens!
TYVM!
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WOW! I just got 2 of the adapter rings for reverse mounting and theyre awesome!
Always knew there was a way to change the DOF but i never knew how until now! THANK YOU!
Also got a camera body mount converter so i can use all the old yashica lenses in my house! thats 5 "new" lenses for under 20 bucks!
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You're welcome! That's awesome
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seen this quite a few times, dont understand how you manage to adjust the focus ring whilst holding the lens to the camera body,
bought my self an adapter ring to combat that problem 
but nice tutorial anyway
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where did you purchase the adapter ring? i'd like to check it out.
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The adapter ring was definitely worth the 5 bucks. You can't really focus in the traditional sense, you have to "zoom with your feet" by moving the camera closer/farther from the object in order to bring it into the set focus range
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Thank you so much! I finally understand 
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this is great! haha!! thanks for sharing!!! 
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I have done this, with varying degree's of success, I do however have a 55mm mount to reverse the lens, your images make me want to get it out again and try some more!!
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Try it again! The more you practice, the better your shots get
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My only issue is and no matter what setting the camera is on with my 350D with 20D my aperture is at 00 ...so I am interested to know if you have encountered this??
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Yeah, it will always display f/00 when the lens isn't attached. However, try this:
Go into aperture priority mode. Choose a higher aperture, like f/8 or f/14. Hold down the DOF preview button (should be on the lower left front side of your camera) as you take off your lens. Your depth of field should now be slightly deeper
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Excellent! I was wondering how to overcome DoF probs.
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Yeah, that tip certainly helps with it. You might have to use a higher ISO to get a faster shutter speed
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Hey, thanks for sharing your technique.
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