Reverse Lens
May 5th 2011 23:02
Only a very short post this time but here goes..
Once you have got to grips with using your DSLR you may find that you want to try out some super macro photography, meaning you zoom right in, but don't have the money to buy the right lens. BUT there is another option to buying an uber-expensive lens, and that is turn your standard 50mm lens around. This may sound crazy but it works, heres how.
1.Turn your lens around! Make sure that you hold the lens right up against the body of your camera to ensure no light leaks in around the edges of your lens.
2.With some lenses you will need to hold open the aperture by pushing the little switch on your lens, this can be tricky and I know you have to do it with Nikon lenses but not with Canon.
3.To focus, you have to do it manually by moving yourself closer and further away from your subject, focusing can be very tricky as even a slight movement will throw everything out of focus.
4. Adjust shutter speed according to your light meter.
5. Take PLENTY of pictures. Many of your photo's will come out blurry, over exposed, under-exposed and out of focus, but when you get some results its all well worth it.
Below are some pictures I have taken using the Reverse lens technique....
Thank-you for reading, and I hope you enjoy using this technique, experimenting with your DSLR. Any questions? Please don't hesitate to drop a comment to ask.
Once you have got to grips with using your DSLR you may find that you want to try out some super macro photography, meaning you zoom right in, but don't have the money to buy the right lens. BUT there is another option to buying an uber-expensive lens, and that is turn your standard 50mm lens around. This may sound crazy but it works, heres how.
1.Turn your lens around! Make sure that you hold the lens right up against the body of your camera to ensure no light leaks in around the edges of your lens.
2.With some lenses you will need to hold open the aperture by pushing the little switch on your lens, this can be tricky and I know you have to do it with Nikon lenses but not with Canon.
3.To focus, you have to do it manually by moving yourself closer and further away from your subject, focusing can be very tricky as even a slight movement will throw everything out of focus.
4. Adjust shutter speed according to your light meter.
5. Take PLENTY of pictures. Many of your photo's will come out blurry, over exposed, under-exposed and out of focus, but when you get some results its all well worth it.
Below are some pictures I have taken using the Reverse lens technique....
50p reverse lens
Fly wing, reverse lens
Thank-you for reading, and I hope you enjoy using this technique, experimenting with your DSLR. Any questions? Please don't hesitate to drop a comment to ask.
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