5 tips for FILMING MACRO underwater

[@MatthiasLebo]

What is your favorite trick for getting stunning macro shots underwater?

[@secretsofthelake1966]

refocusing the lens on an action camera with a narrower field of view lens (90 degree). Still not a perfect macro but a good close-up can be achieved: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHO6dX2Xdplmd6c

[@MatthiasLebo]

nice shot, I like it. It's just a shame when the fish come to close to the camera and get out of focus.

[@secretsofthelake1966]

@@MatthiasLebo It has some limitations and the DOF is surprisingly narrow despite the small sensor. The focus is fixed, so it cannot follow the subject, but the camera is below 200 Euro, so it's not that bad

[@CritterHunter]

Thanks for having me! I didn't give my top secret top, but I will now.... The secret is to film a critter that is so cool, that if its bad quality video, no one notices.

[@MatthiasLebo]

Love it! And kinda sad we didn't include it in the video... 😂 Pleasure collaborating with you mate. We should do it again soon... 😉

[@la5150hi-lophoto]

Very informative video. I've been hesitant to use my tripod but see the merits.

[@MatthiasLebo]

Glad my video was helpful. 😊

[@DiversLens]

Thank you for making your videos about UW videography. Well done.

[@MatthiasLebo]

Thank you so much for your comment. 🙏 means a lot to me. ☺️

[@TritonsRealm]

Great video guys! Couldn't agree more with your tips. Looking forward to seeing your video on techniques for using a snoot light.

[@MatthiasLebo]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Should be another few weeks before we're ready to publish the snoot techniques video. It's gonna be good though... 🤗😎

[@AquaticImages]

Great tips from both of you!

[@MatthiasLebo]

Thank you so much for the feedback. Very happy it was useful for you. 🙏🏻😊

[@turgutvelettin6727]

Thanks for that buddy 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@MatthiasLebo]

You're welcome mate! 😊

[@Keith.Exploring]

Matthias, do you use different lights for macro and wide angle videos or just dial down the power setting?

[@MatthiasLebo]

Usually I dial down the power unless I want to take some more special macro shots (black background) in which case I use a snoot light like the Backscatter MW4300.

[@miggyenjambre8735]

can we use gopro with macro lens provided in the market or can we use the regular magnifying glass 🔍 to focus on a subject using gopro

[@MatthiasLebo]

I wouldn't use a magnifying glass. That seems awfully complicated and I'm pretty sure the results are not going to be the same. I would use one like this, depending on your GoPro model: amzn.to/3iJ05ER

[@alwyndmello2972]

Matthias I have been Mc Gyvering my tray for a cheaper solution. Where do I get a budget option.

[@MatthiasLebo]

What exactly are you looking for? Just a try to place your camera on or a tripod?

[@alwyndmello2972]

Hi Matthias. I got a DIY rig. Wish I could share.

[@MatthiasLebo]

If you’re looking for a camera try, Scubalamp is making a fairly good one that costs around US 100.