The problem and scenario The combination of the OM SYSTEM / Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 macro lens with the Raynox DCR250 diopter clip-on lens is very popular among MFT macro photographers, as it offers a versatile setup to get the 60mm above 1:1 magnification. However, there is a specific problem...
When starting out using an additional light source for macro photography, there are a several solutions to choose from, but not all are equally effective and some have massive drawbacks. Many people try to choose between an LED light and a flash but have no idea where the actual differences...
Have you ever had that feeling, that your own photographic work falls flat in comparison to others? Do you know that nagging feeling, when you doubt your own skills and ask yourself if your work really lives up to your own expectations? That is a feeling most probably every photographer (and artists,...
Introduction Since direct contact to animals, even the tiniest of them, like insects & spiders, will happen often in macro photography, it is important to think about an ethical rule set for this field of photography. Being and acting responsible is crucial when photographing living creatures – and in their habitat in...
Photo taken by Anna Dabrowska The Micro-four-thirds sensor, and the OM System (formerly Olympus) MFT in particular, are undeniably perfect for macro photography. If you want to use the many great features of the OM System camera's software though, the choice of real macro lenses is still limited. While third-party brands like Laowa...
Das Horrorszenario Festplattencrash: wer kann mir helfen, wer rettet meine tausenden Fotos und wichtigen Daten? Was war passiert? Aus dem Nichts wurde der Bildschirm weiß, der PC ließ sich danach einfach nicht mehr starten, kam nicht mal zum eigentlichen Boot-Vorgang.Es folgten ein paar Stunden Entstauben, Testen und Aus- und Einbau von Komponenten um...
What makes the better macro photo? A highly detailed focus stacked shot, or a single shot with a blurry background and a shallow depth-of-field? As usual there is no definitive answer to that question, as it is always a matter of personal preference. There are, however, some factors that should be taken into...
If you are looking for inspiration for your macro photography, here are 10 ideas & tips you could try out. Extreme close-up portrait Try to get as close as possible - which means as close as your setup allows and the subject will tolerate.Depending on the magnification and setup it might be...
One of the questions I get asked the most is: "What is the best diffuser for macro photography with flash?" Light is the most important ingredient for sharp & high quality macro photographs. There are both professional and DIY diffusers available, but only few traditional light modifiers that really work for macro...
Passend zur Insectweek hat sich OM SYSTEM Ambassador und Gastgeber Thomas Adorff die beiden Makrofotografen Olivia Mortimer (@madamemacro) und Christian Brockes (@gomacrode) für seinen Live Stream am 22.06. mit ins Studio geholt. Zusammen werden die drei über die wichtigsten OM System Features für Makrofotografie sprechen, ihre Lieblings-Bilder zeigen und Tipps...