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7 Years of Macro Photography Knowledge in 10 Minutes

Micael Widell

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Thanks for watching! 📕 My e-book with EVERYTHING I know about Macro Photography: https://bit.ly/macro-handbook

Unfortunately my discount code from Laowa has expired, and I won't get a new one. I still recommend buying lenses directly from their webshop. Very good prices, and they ship within a few days to most countries. Visit them here via my affiliate link, to support my channel: https://bit.ly/mwlaowa

MICAEL's OLYMPUS MACRO KIT
📷 Camera: OM-1 https://amzn.to/3Mqizvy
🔎 Lens: M.Zuiko 60mm https://amzn.to/3pxVyxT
💥 Flash: Godox v350o
⚪️ Diffuser: Cygnustech Instagram: cygnustech
🔎 Closeup lens: Raynox DCR-250

MICAEL's SONY MACRO KIT
🔎 My favorite macro lens: https://bit.ly/mwlaowa85 (I always buy Laowa lenses from their website - best price, good service, and fast, free shipping worldwide)
🔭 My favorite wildlife lens: https://amzn.to/3DM2meZ
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🔋 Flash batteries: https://www.gpbatteries.com/products/...
📷 Sony A7 IV Camera: https://amzn.to/3BKQ1Ij
🎗 This is my camera strap: https://amzn.to/3LJA2Ny
⚪️ I use this diffuser: https://www.popeshield.com
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HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS

For my indoor Youtube videos I currently use these tools that I feel give excellent results and a very simple workflow.
📷 Camera: Sony ZV-E1 https://amzn.to/3oBzYsc and XLR-K3M handle https://amzn.to/3ONbTJH
🔭 Lens: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art https://amzn.to/3owvJyh
🎤 Microphone: Sennheiser MKH-416 https://amzn.to/45FbQpu
💡 Light: Godox SL60W https://amzn.to/42gcNBq with a Godox SB-UE 80cm softbox https://amzn.to/3qmrxBu
📷 B-camera: Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MEO449
💻 Editing: Macbook Air M1 https://amzn.to/3INlAUA with Final Cut Pro
🎶 Music: Epidemic Sound: https://bit.ly/mwepidemic

For outdoor filming I prefer a small and simple setup that makes filming myself very easy and fast.
📷 Camera: DJI Pocket 2 https://amzn.to/3oAT5Tp
🦵 Monopod that I use as a tripod: Benro A38FD https://amzn.to/42ibbY1

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Thank you for watching my videos. 🥰

20 Comments

@MicaelWidell Creator 3 years ago (edited) Pinned

Thanks for watching! 📕 My e-book with EVERYTHING I know about Macro Photography: https://bit.ly/macro-handbook

🐞 favorite gear: micaelwidell.com/#gear 🐛 lens guide: lensguide.micaelwidell.com 🪳 newsletter: micaelwidell.com 🐜 instagram: instagram.com/mwroll

@franj3628 2 years ago

I think this is the best, simply explained macro tutorial I've seen on YouTube!

@jasmijnariel 2 years ago

9:55 rumors say around 80% of the insects love to be photographed.....in hollywood

@XDR2201 3 years ago

I always carry Sigma 180 2.8 Macro whenever I travel. It serves me as a macro and portrait lens. It’s heavy but the optical quality is great.

@arevir68rivera 1 year ago

Finally! Someone who explains macro flash photography in plain English! Thank you!! Subscribed! 😁

@mjsvitek 3 years ago

7:25 many extension tubes have electronic cobtacts so AF works.
Particularly on Olymous bodies, you want to look for those if you intend to take advantage of automatic focus bracketing or in-camera focus stacking. Meike has a wonderful set for like $20.

Extension tubes are one of those things that are so small and cheao, everyone should get a pair just in case the macro inspiration ever strikes while out and about. :)

@clausgiloi6036 3 years ago

Nice introduction, I can imagine a lot more people enjoying macro photography with this information. Your approach is what really got me into it.

@markledingham4942 3 years ago

Thank you, Mikael, I’ve learned so much about macro photography from your channel. I never tire of watching! 😊👍

@exposure2297 2 years ago

I'm just getting into macro photography, your camera settings are within one stop and are spot on, thanks 👍

@SoravenMusic 2 months ago

didn't expect the sigma 180 2.8 to pull double duty as both macro and portrait so effectively, that's actually genius for travel packing

@zarrir 2 years ago

Best tutorial ever

@thebubbacontinuum2645 3 years ago

Thanks for this video. Lots of photographers whose macro shots are bad are suggesting lenses, but your photos prove you know what you're talking about. I hope I didn't make a mistake by buying a Sigma 105mm macro for a full-frame Sony.

@lutonroy 10 months ago

Great explanation of macro photography and how to get started, thank you 😊

@dragonsonline 3 months ago

I have heard 10 seconds of your delightful tone and voice and would like to say..."Please continue!" :)

@jimharris9877 1 year ago

Excellent video! ...and I have seen 1,000's!!! I wish all videos were as informative and as straightforward as this one.

@rusmanwae3914 2 years ago

impressive, clear, simple and detailed explanation

@SWARUPACHARYA4 1 month ago

Thank you sir

@joannaz68 3 years ago

Great refresher! 👍

@svergurd3873 4 months ago

Excellent explanation and great advice! Thank you. 👍

@TimvanderLeeuw 3 years ago

Godox sells cheap soft boxes for flashes like the V350/TT350, of sizes 10x10 cm and 20x30cm. The larger soft box also fits the larger flashes like V860 etc.
They're universal and will fit other brands too, and they're small and fold flat so they're very easy to transport.

I tried both last weekend and got the larger one. Diffusion seems to be quite good (for macro distances).

I recommend trying them out, they cost only around €25 - €30 (depending on size).