Imagine you had only a kit lens, a reversing ring and a fork. How would you perform in this macro challenge?
Join photographers Matt Hill and Christian Domecq as they talk about how they fared.
It’s an exploration of creativity.
Matt is on the East Coast and shoots Nikon.
Christian is on the West Coast and shoots Fuji.
Each of them will only use a NOVOFLEX RETRO Adapter, a lens they already own and are restricted to a single subject - a household fork.
Originally aired Tuesday, 23 February 2021, this discussion between Christian and Matt about how they did it, what the challenges were and just how they made their images. Learn about gear, software and techniques.
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Link to Christian and Matt's Lightroom Album:
https://adobe.ly/2M6apw9
Helicon Focus has a great explanation of rendering options here:
https://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-focus-main-parameters/
Links from presentation chat:
Fuji Auto Reversing Ring https://novoflexus.com/novoflex-auto-reversing-adpater-for-fuji-x-mount/
Nikon Z Auto Reversing Ring https://novoflexus.com/novoflex-auto-rev-adpt-nikon-z-mount/
Q-Mount system link https://novoflexus.com/quick-release/q-system/?sort=featured&page=4
Diffraction explained: https://www.dpreview.com/videos/0286755323/dpreview-tv-understanding-diffraction
All available Auto Reversing Adapters and step rings https://novoflexus.com/macro/macro-reversing/
Step rings are also on this page https://novoflexus.com/macro/macro-reversing/
Other great macro support accessories:
https://novoflexus.com/novoflex-minipod-macro-tripod/
https://novoflexus.com/novoflex-micropod-tripod-kit-w-ball19-head/
Lighting featured in the video:
AdaptaLux https://adaptalux.com/studio/
Luxli Fiddle https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=luxli%20fiddle&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Luxli Viola2 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=luxli%20viola%202&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Nanlite Pavotube II 6C https://nanliteus.com/collections/pavotube/products/nanlite-pavotube-6c-10in-6w-rgbww-led-tube-with-internal-battery
Another light source we use (and was not shown) that is popular with Macro shooters who like beautiful highlights and perfect white background knockouts are
Kaiser Slimlight Plano panels https://kaiserfotous.com/light-panels/slimlight/