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u/jaystop · 3 pointsr/photoclass2012a

Another type of photography not mentioned (an one that I enjoy quite a bit) which relies heavily on a tripod is macro photography. These are some example of macro shots I have taken:

Colours

Coffee

Guitar

While a tripod is necessary in low light photography because it requires a longer shutter speed, it is vital to macro photography for that reason also, but a others as well:

  • If you can't afford an expensive macro/zoom lens (which I don't use), I find extension tubes to be very helpful. To use them you simply attach them between your lens and your camera body, adding a little more zoom to your lens.

    But they do have some downfalls. Ones such as these (which I own) do not allow aperture control. You also lose a lot of light when using them, maybe 3 stops or so. Hence the need for longer shutter speeds.

  • The biggest reason for using a tripod, though, is because when you are that close to something, the camera shake is amplified several fold. Even the slightest bit of movement that is imperceptible to the naked eye looks like you are trying to take a picture during an earthquake through the lens. So if you are serious about getting into macro shooting, you will need a tripod.

    I am going to try some light painting shots over the weekend when I have more time. I shall post my results.
u/nostrovia · 2 pointsr/photoclass2012a

Unfortunately, it is just the entry-level Dolica Proline here. With my budget, it was either the lens I wanted and a cheap tripod, or the tripod I wanted and the 50mm f1.8.

I'm just hoping that the Dolica is a worthy stopgap until I can upgrade.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/photoclass2012a

Thanks for the info and the links. I know you're correct regrading the idea that basic functions are the same for each camera. I'm hoping everything will start to fall into place as the class progresses. The links are very helpful. I discovered some of them previously, but a couple are new. I'll check them out!

Nothing in particular that's troubling me, I just feel a little lost and I'm not sure where to begin. I ordered this book. I'm hoping it will get me moving in the right direction.

u/xilpaxim · 2 pointsr/photoclass2012a

Not really sure if this is appropriate, but I was just browsing Amazon for interesting things, and came across this. It is a set of lenses made to give you the feel of older film cameras. I'm seriously considering buying it.

Of course, the hypocritical part of this whole thing for me is, I was arguing the other day about people using Instagram to make silly vintage pictures. So I sort of feel like an ass because of it.