Extreme Macro

Free online guide to extreme macro photography, including focus stacking, macro techniques, affordable macro lenses, automated macro rails, lighting, equipment, diffusers, accessories, software and more

 

 
  • Home
  • Techniques
    • Focus Stacking
      • Focus Stack Preparation
      • Shooting A Focus Stack
      • Focus Stack Processing
      • Focus Stack Post Processing
    • Non Stacked Extreme Macro
      • Raynox Adapter Techniques
      • Reversed Lens Macro
      • MP-E 64 Techniques
  • Lenses
    • Extreme Macro Lenses
    • Closeup Lenses
    • Reversed Lenses
      • Single Reverse Lens
      • Coupled Reverse Lens
    • Reversed Enlarger Lenses
      • Schneider Kreuznach Componon 28 mm f/4
      • Schneider Kreuznach Componon 35 mm f/4
      • Schneider Kreuznach Componon 80 mm f/4
      • Nikon El-Nikkor 50 mm f/2.8N
      • Reject Enlarger Lenses
    • Microscope Objectives
      • Nikon 10x Infinite Objective
      • Reichert 10x Finite Objective
      • JML 20x
    • Other Extreme Macro Lenses
      • JML Optical 21 mm f/3.5
      • Anybrand MP-E 65 Macro Lens
      • Otamat 20 mm f/2.8
    • Tube Lenses
      • Carl Zeiss Jena 135 mm f/3.5
      • Pentax-A 100 mm f/4 Macro
      • Pentax-M 100 mm f/2.8
      • Pentax-M 200 mm f/4
      • Raynox as Tube Lenses
    • The Empty Lens
    • Regular Macro Lenses
      • Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 macro
      • Tamron Adaptall II SP 35-80 f/2.8-3.8
      • Vivitar I 70-210 mm f/2.8-4
      • Pentax-M 50 mm f/4 Macro
      • Pentax-A 100 mm f/4 Macro
  • Lighting
    • Extreme Macro Flash
      • Extreme Macro Studio
        • Diffuser Supports
        • PTTL Cords
        • Flash Clamps
        • PC-Sync Accessories
        • Firefly slave
      • Studio Techniques
        • Flash Barn Doors
        • Flash Beauty Dish
        • Flash Flag
        • Flash Reflectors
        • Flash Snoot
        • Flash Grid
        • Flash Gels
        • Rim Lighting
        • Side Lighting
        • Front Lighting
      • Flash Modes
        • Manual
        • TTL
        • Rear Curtain Sync
        • HSS
      • Flash Problems
        • Flash Ghosting
        • Subject Movement
        • Flash Inconsistency
      • Flash Reviews
        • Pentax AF 160 FC Ringflash Review
        • Metz 58 AF-2 Review
        • Pentax AF 540 FGZ Review
        • Pentax AF 360 FGZ Review
    • Extreme Macro Backgrounds
      • Single Colour Background
      • The Gradient Background
    • Macro Diffusion
      • Macro Diffusers
      • Importance of Diffusion
      • Measuring Your Diffusion
    • Field Lighting
      • Lighting For Day Macro
      • Lighting For Night Macro
      • Lighting For UV Macro
  • Equipment
    • Extreme Macro Camera Gear
      • Macro Flash Bracket
      • Macro Extension Tubes
      • Macro Tripod
      • Macro Monopod
      • Macro Beanbag
      • Adjustable Flash Shoe Mounts
      • Eyepiece
      • Field Monitor
      • Focusing Helicoid
      • Holding Tools
      • Lens Adapters
      • M42 Iris
    • Extreme Macro Studio Gear
      • Positioning Lights
      • Field Microscope
      • Stereo Microscope
      • Micro-Manipulator
      • HDMI Matrix
    • Extreme Macro Stages
      • Stackshot Stacker
      • WeMacro Rail
      • Velbon Slider
      • Bellows
      • Lab Lifter
      • Microscope Stage
      • Universal Stage
    • Extreme Macro Software
      • Post Processing Software
        • Topaz Detail
        • Adobe Photoshop
        • Noise Ninja
        • Exif Pilot
      • Macro Stacking
        • Zerene Stacker
  • Tips
    • Composition
      • Keep It Simple
      • Know Your Subject
      • Use Composition Aids
    • Learning
      • Flickr
      • PM.net
    • Direction
      • Macro From The Side
      • Head On Macro
      • 3/4 Macro Shots
    • Technical
      • Maximise Macro Detail
      • Histograms for Macro
      • HDR for Macro
    • Equipment
      • Reverse Lens Hood
      • Portrait Orientation with Bellows
      • Horizontal Flash
      • Choosing Your Brand
    • Software
      • Zerene Retouching
      • Zerene Slabbing
      • Zerene Batch Jobs
      • Photoshop Levels
      • Photoshop Cloning
  • Insects
    • Finding Insects
      • Finding Insects Using Food
      • Planting For Insects
      • Early Morning Insects
      • Go Towards Water
      • Macro Photography At Night
    • Catching Insects
      • Sweep Net
      • Pitfall Trap
      • Moth Trap
      • Butterfly Trap
      • Beating for Insects
    • Stilling Insects
      • Freezing Insects
      • Chemicals For Insects
      • Insect Chilling Chamber
    • Mounting Insects
      • Restoring Insects
      • Cleaning Insects
      • Drying Insects
      • Relaxing Insects
      • Spreading Insects
      • Carding Insects
      • Pinning Insects
  • Gallery
    • Two Flys
    • The Sawfly
    • The Robberfly
    • The Hoverfly
    • The Moth
    • The Queen
  • Calculators
    • Focus Stack Step Size Calculator
    • Stacked Lens Calculator
    • Extension Tube Magnification Increase and Working Distance Calculator
    • Reversed Lens Calculator
    • NA to f/stop Calculator
    • Infinite Objective Focal Length Calculator
    • Bellows Magnification Increase and Working Distance Calculator
    • Raynox Calculator
    • Closeup Lens Calculator
  • Blog
    • New focus stacking accessories from wemacro - microscope stacker and vertical rig
    • Focus stacking article in "Amateur Photographer"
    • Buying a Focus Stacking Rail
    • Wimberley Plamp II Review
    • Macro techniques article in "What Digital Camera"
    • The Chinese Amazon
    • Digital Photographer Magazine
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