HELICON FOCUS MULTIPLE INSTANCE PRO

The last piece of gear that helps me in the field is the EP-13 Large Eyecup. I like how quickly the adapter can be attached to (or removed from) my lens by using a 46mm to 43mm step ring. While either choice will give my 60 Macro a similar increase to its native magnification, I tend to prefer the Raynox. When I find particularly small subjects and want a little extra magnification, I’ll use a Raynox DCR-250 super macro conversion lens or a set of extension tubes. Since it doesn’t increase the minimum focusing distance, the MC-14 gives the lens a slight magnification boost.

HELICON FOCUS MULTIPLE INSTANCE PRO

The MC-14 is placed between the camera body and the 40-150mm PRO lens to extend reach (112-420mm FFE). Sometimes, I’ll even add the M.Zuiko MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter into the equation. While not really a “macro” lens, the 40-150 (80-300 FFE) has a short working distance that yields ≈1:4 magnification. For instance, when I am working with more skittish subjects like butterflies or dragonflies, I’ll pull out the M.Zuiko 40-150mm F2.8 PRO. I suggest testing various materials to see what you like best.īeyond my standard gear, I leverage a few other items to produce my macro images. I’m forever experimenting with new diffusion solutions, but it’s usually some sort of homemade softbox that affixes to my flash to disrupt the light before it hits my subject. Last but not least, I need a way to direct and soften the light from my flash. Besides being compact, it can blast off ten frames per second (at 1/16th power) and-you guessed it-it’s weathersealed. I snapped a photo, looked at the LCD, and thought “oh, this changes everything.” I like to keep my setup nimble and find the FL-700WR to be the perfect solution. I distinctly remember the first time I photographed insects with a flash. If you have never tried a flash for macro, I highly recommend it. A flash illuminates my subjects’ details and lets me shoot at significantly slower shutter speeds. You can even use it for non-macro situations such as portraiture! In addition to my camera and lens, my OM-D is almost always outfitted with a flash. It has a focus limiter, 1:1 shortcut switch, amazing clarity, and just like my camera body, it’s weathersealed. This tiny (3.23”) lens is capable of some truly outstanding output. By custom setting the C1 position on my Mode Dial, I have all of my favorite macro functions right where I want them.Įver since I purchased my E-M1 Mark II, it has had a best friend-the M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro. Besides its beautiful image quality, this camera is really compact, weathersealed, has incredible IS, and produces greater depth of field than traditional DSLRs. Since 2017, I have been shooting with the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The foundation of my kit is four essential items: my camera, macro lens, flash, and diffuser.

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