Crunchy | Macro Photography Session - Technical Description

Hi everybody :)

Used equipments

Camera: Canon EOS 600D Digital SLR with CMOS sensor
Lens: EFS 18-55mm with f/5 maximum aperture, allowing shallow depth of field and capturing fine details.
Used inverter ring
Tripod: not used
Lighting: Adjustable LED lights to provide soft, even lighting, avoiding harsh shadows and highlighting the details of structures.

Let´s see some results

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/500 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/5 | Exposure time: 1/450 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/500 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

Among the numerous techniques available for macro photography, this method is arguably the most cost-effective and efficient for individuals possessing a camera with a removable lens. By simply detaching the lens and reversing its direction, and employing an inversion ring, the process becomes more manageable and streamlined.

Some more pictures? Let´s go:

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/500 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/5 | Exposure time: 1/450 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/5 | Exposure time: 1/450 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

Technical Description of Macro Photography Session

Camera Settings

Focus Mode: Manual focus to ensure precision in specific details of structure.
Aperture: Variable aperture between f/4 and f/5 for adequate depth of field, ensuring all important details are in focus.
ISO: Low ISO setting (800) to minimize noise in images.
Shutter Speed: Adjust shutter speed as needed to avoid underexposure, while maintaining a value that allows you to capture sharp details.

Procedures

Environment Preparation:
Assembling the macro photography set in a controlled environment, minimizing the presence of dust and ensuring a clean and white surface for positioning the subject.
Section Positioning:
Placing the subject in position that highlight the unique characteristics, using appropriate supports to keep the example stable.
Lighting Adjustment:
Setting the LED lights to provide uniform illumination, adjusting the intensity and angle of the lights to eliminate unwanted shadows.
Image Capture:
Taking multiple shots with variations in aperture settings, shutter speed and capture angle, exploring different perspectives and compositions.
Image Review:
Immediate analysis of images captured on the camera's viewfinder to ensure that all desired details were captured sharply and clearly.
Post-Production Editing:
Importing images into editing software (Adobe Photoshop CS) to adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness and remove any imperfections.

The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)