"TC" The Contrast - Macro Photography Session - Technical Description

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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

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/5 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/150 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/150 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.

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Some more pictures? Let´s go:

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/150 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/5 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/150 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/5 | Exposure time: 1/350 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.

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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.

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

These photos weren't taken with a tripod

Photo by @aleister
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal

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