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Published: 2009-08-10 21:55:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 87544; 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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Wow, I didn't know the DoF button trick, THANK YOU!
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You're welcome!
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Hey there
I have a favour to ask of you... I am currently doing my Year 12 HSC (Australian: Higher School Certificate, ie. Last year of high school) Information Processes and Technology major project, Which is to be a website on photography and cameras.
I saw your tutorial and was wondering if I would able to feature it on the site I make. Of course, You will be fully credited with links to your deviantart profile and deviation page.
I will also send you a link at the completion of the project if you would wish to see.
I would really appreciate if you agreed, but if you donβt, no hard feelings
Thanks!
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Absolutely! You may use it, and I'd love to see the finished product
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Ah awesome! thank you very much 
I will send you a link when I'm done which will be in Mid-June
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does this work for a nikon?
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I'm not sure. I've heard a lot of people having difficulties with Nikons
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I heard a lot about this.. but i am fear to try it.. i dont know if i going to damage the lens or something?.. that happened?
i have a canon as well but my len macro is a sigma, does make a difference??
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It shouldn't damage your lens if you're careful. However, if you already have a macro lens, there's really no need to use this technique. It's meant as an alternative for those who can't afford macro lenses
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ahhh!.. well at least i can try it with my other lens! .. lol..
thanks for comment..
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Thanks Evan - I'll give it try sometime - I have the same camera.
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Best of luck
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Focal length wise, or too big a filter size?
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filter size... 72mm. I can't create a very good seal.
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Ahh, ok. Any lenses with a filter size that matches the body hole?
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unfortunately no... I'll try it someday though.
thanks for the tip!
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My Nikon won't allow me to take a shot without a lens attached. Is there any way to get around that? :/
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I'm not sure, I haven't tried any Nikons. If there's a solution, it'll be on the internet somewheeere
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I figured it out after playing with it. With the Nikon D40 you have to make sure the mode is on Manual. The flash will turn to TTL mode, so the only pictures you'll be taking with it are pictures that have nice lighting already, because there's really no way to change that. It's a wonderful concept, but I won't be using it much until I get the adapter...dust in my sensor=not okay, lol. :]
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Would you happen to know if you do the same thing for a Nikon D70? I've been trying to mess around with it and got nowhere.
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I'm not suuuuuure. I can only get mine to work in the "no flash" mode. But then I can only use it in super good light. && outside is not a good place for reverse macro unless you have the connector. I don't like the idea of getting dust in my sensor.
Try turning off the flash. If that doesn't work, then I'm not sure. Sometimes mine won't work like that, either.
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Mmkay. Thanks!
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aaaah this doesn't work 
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Aww noes! Are you using a Nikon?
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mhm yes =/ is that a problem?
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I don't know the solution to the Nikons, hopefully someone has posted a solution somewhere on a forum
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ok I'll take a look thx
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I don't have a kit lens, I have an 18-105 lens - does this mean that this technique will not work?
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You could still try it, I think it might work. Be sure to test it on a stationary object (like a coin) and try both long and short focal lengths
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The lens itself is just wider than the kit lens so I was unsure as to whether I could successfully block the light.
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So you have to hold the lens still while shooting?
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Yes, though you can buy a reversing ring. If you get one of those, you just screw the ring onto the front of your lens and it mounts backwards like a normal lens
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Wow!!! Incredible!! XD Thank you very much for sharing this!!
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No problem, hope you find it useful
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I am so neverous about doing this because shit can get into the aperture side of the lens ><
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Yeah, though I haven't had too many problems.
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Then earlier today i figured out the bonus on accident... then i read your tut
Then i did a "Tilt-Shit" Attempt with my Lens and got this
:giggler:
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Very interesting
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I just stumbled on this tutorial in my inbox and I didn't think I'd end up using this technique, but I probably will! Thank you so much!
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My pleasure! Glad you find it useful
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Well that answered a bunch of questions, except one.
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Well, that depends what you're shooting. If you're outside, you should have adequate lighting given the time of day (I usually shoot outside). If you're shooting inside, I'm not sure how you'd improve it other than getting a brighter light
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