Very educational video.Stunning results.🙂

@EmilieT

Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

I have just started macro photography, especially insets. I totally agreed with all your tips, they are very practical. I found most of the macro photography tubes don't mention too much on the diffusers, but you have covered it well.

I love my canon full frame mirrorless and 100 mm f2.8 macro lens with image stabilisation

I have my Flash in manual as well. Use a light meter to adjust flash to my aperture and my shutter speed to adjust how much ambient light to get in the photo. Great video 😀

What a coincidence! I ordered my own AK diffuser just hours ago, and now I see this video featuring yours. Now I'm even more excited for it to arrive by mail. Thanks for making this video!

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! You are going to love it

You are so inspirational! I can't wait for spring and more insects. Keep up the great work.

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot.

WOW great photos, thanks so much for these important tips.

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great tips

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video 👊❤

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you! ✨🙏🏻

Lovely

I bought the AK diffuser for my Nikon and 105mm macro. It works great. But imagine my surprise when I discovered that it also fits my OM1 with the FL36 and 60mm macro. You do need to extend the lens hood on the 60mm to support the diffuser, but it works fine.

@EmilieT

7 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you, very useful video. Suscribed!!

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it was useful. Happy macro shooting.

Thanks for a very informative & simple straight forward video. Do you perhaps have plans & instructions on how to make a DIY diffuser?

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did make a video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZOludOIaMTZnNY.html

Thanks for the tips! Do you usually do focus stacking? I'm still learning doing macro photos, but I've never did stacking.

@EmilieT

Ай бұрын

If my subject are not moving yes

Great video Emilie. I just bought the 60mm Macro and tried it out a couple of days ago on a colourful caterpillar, but I realised from this video that I completely forgot the 1:1 control on the lens barrel. Aaaargh! I was all caught up in the excitement of this caterpillar that I had never seen before and logic went straight out the window. Oh well, I still got some nice shots but I’m glad of the reminder for next time. Thanks again and have a great week Emilie. 😀

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen. I think for caterpillar you might need to get out of true macro mode if you want the whole caterpillar so it is totally fine. I like to take shot at 1:1 ratio but also I use the 60mm macro to its full capacity and I do get out of the 1:1 ratio for some of my subjects.

Nice video, great tips. 🙂

Thank you❤

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome :)

great shots! I can see why you love that lens.

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for your explanation..great job..I did buy a lens laowa 65 mm for my canon R7 but I can't find the mount adapter,can you.send me please the link ,please? Thank you

Thanks for the tips. Why don't you use the bracketing function of OM 1? Best regards

@EmilieT

9 ай бұрын

I do. It really depends on the subject and circumstances. I love the simplicity of focus stacking and how i can see the result directly in camera.

@boehmi_73

9 ай бұрын

@@EmilieT Thanks for your answer.

Nice Video !!!

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very nice photos. That diffuser looks nice, wonder if they make a smaller one? I take all my macro bug photos at night and use a monopod for support. I need to upgrade my diffuser but I shoot in dense folage so I need something smaller and it cant stick out much further than the lens. So far I have not found that nice white diffuser plastic they use, as I think for my use I will have to make my own. Tried the Pope Shield that worked well but sits forward too much for use in a thick garden or field. Only good for open areas where you have plenty of room.

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. You could check with the person who does the AK diffuser. he is really responsive and ready to help and might have a solution for you. Otherwise, as you said making your own is the best solution and it is also a fun project :)

My tip for macro photography is have patience and don't give up. You will get shot you want.

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Patience is key

I enjoyed the video, I customised my button adjacent to the lens barrel for magnify, I already had the other for focus peaking - makes life easier. I must admit at the moment I am struggling with macro - there are so few insects about in my part of the world. I have been taking macro for about 40 years and there have never been so few. What has happened to this planet? As a consequence I have never seen so few birds either. Regards macro diffuser .....I use the ST-8 twin flash, it's a little piece of magic!. For close up as oppose to true macro I use the 40-150 and MC20 - very flexible combination and the results are surprisingly sharp. here I use a Godox V860 II flash with a simple diffuser that was free of charge with the flash gun. I also use MC14 but the MC 20 gives that little extra working distance.

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan. You are so right about less bugs and birds, except for moths. We just had an infection of moth here in NH. It is out of this world. They ate an incredible amount of leaves here: www.wmur.com/article/spongy-moth-caterpillar-defoliate-new-hampshire/40486641

Hi Emilie, thanks for the interesting info. Just out of interest where is the light switch and usb cable for on your diffuser?

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

There is an led light inside the diffuser and you can plug an external battery to it and switch it on and off. If you don't have light mode, you can use the led light to help you focus.

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Hello!

Really helpful Emilie, thank you! I must make a determined effort to use my 60mm macro lens as I do enjoy insect and close up flower photography. Do you have recommendations for a good flash gun for the OM1? I never use flash or a diffuser so I have lots of learning to do! It’s good to see you practicing your photography in the field - thank you for responding to my request for this😊

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Yes you need to use the 60mm macro. It is one of my favorite lens. I highly recommend the FL-700WR Flash for flash. That is the one that I use. Also for a diffuser, the AK diffuser is really amazing but on the pricy side.

@johntebbet673

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmilieT thank you Emilie!

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

@@johntebbet673 You are welcome. Don't hesitate if you have more questions

@johntebbet673

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmilieT Just to mention I have been using your recommended gear for carrying OM1 camera and 300 f4 lens : the think fit belt and the peak design camera clip, with a long peak design strap, and the peak design everyday sling bag for my 45-150 lens and EM1mk2 camera. It all works really well for hiking - thank you again for recommending this kit!

Hi your video was awesome! Great tips! What was your favorite diffuser before up grading? This my first time seeing a video by you. New subscriber!👍👍👍

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marvin. Thank you for your comment and welcome to our channel! My favorite diffuser was the one I made from cardboard box, aluminum foil and a paper towel. I should make a video about it in the future. Super simple and cheap and gave me some good results.

@marvinspates924

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please do a tutorial on it!!!! Thank you for getting back to me!!!👍👍👍

Hi. Great video and good tips. I love my 60mm macro, but dont understand what you meen that you cannot use auto focus in 1:1 mode? I always use auto focus for bugs 🤷

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

Using auto focus will get you out of 1:1. That is why if you want 1:1 you need to use manual focus. But you don’t always need to be in 1:1 for insect. Some of my bee photos are not 1:1

@skaterJelly

Жыл бұрын

Hi @@EmilieT It appears that the 1:1 selector will put you at the maximum magnification which you can then lock focus with IS using your auto focus.

On manual focus i have 20% sharp images. But when i switched to Continues AF, nearly 70% of my photos become sharp. So MF not for everybody and every gear.

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Practice makes perfect. You need to put in your hours to perfect manual focusing but with the 60 mm it is definitely worth it.

...and to mention the 60mm has literally no weight at all making it a no-brainer when packing your gear.

@EmilieT

2 жыл бұрын

So true! Which makes it my favorite lens even in front of the 150-400 just because I can put it in my pocket!

Great tips :) thanks ... all the best

@EmilieT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much