Intro to Macro Photography - Demo with Dedicated Lens and Extension Tubes

[@RealWorld]

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[@miroslavturiak4578]

Done!

[@GiacomoMaglio]

Finally somebody making it precise and simple; your way to explain things is rare. I'm making this comment here but I could have chosen anyone of your videos. I subscribed to your channel about a week ago and the level of satisfaction with my photos is already dramatically increased. Thank you very much!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned as I have more on the way:).

[@hermeticumable]

It’s amazing how this guy can turn absolutely everything into a piece of art using a camera.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback:). Beauty is everywhere and in everything ... might be worthy of another video:).

[@pimplefivehead2006]

I know this video is a year old, but I just wanted to say your photography videos are the best for beginners. Your videos are detailed and very easy to understand.An added bonus is I also use a D3400 which you use quite a bit in your videos. Thanks for all your help.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The D3400 is a great camera and fully capable in the right hands ... a bit of knowledge and experience can go a long way:).

[@DjPorkchop73]

Ha, I forgot I had watched this video and just came back and watched again after your latest. Quality as always! This video peaked my wifes curiosity about macro and she quickly understood that us as hobbiest would not be buying to many macro lenses 🤣 she was sticker shocked. So tubes it is for us. This 40 isn't real bad though. I would love to have it in my arsenal. I really liked how you broke it down by lens, lens with tubes, then the genuine macro. Nicely done. I am a few 3 or 4 hours South West of you and can't stop in to Roberts but would love to thank them for helping you out on your channel. Many thanks to Roberts! Stay safe and be well!

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhh yes - I caught your post on the 40mm video as well:). The 40 is solid on multiple fronts but I do like the macro tubes - they work great, relatively affordable, and offer the ability to macro various lenses:). Keep shooting, have fun, and stay safe!:)

[@ritaweygint4038]

Thanks for the concise description of how the extension tubes are used to attain 1:1 image! I love macro photography!

[@RealWorld]

Glad to be of help!:)

[@miroslavturiak4578]

Amazing photos! I really loved matches, a bug and the eye, but really all of them were great!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Really like the matches as well - something about catching the smoke makes for a cool shot in my opinion. :)

[@anujasharma9677]

Excellent Video and great Macro photography on display. Loved the way you summarized . I have been doing closeups for quite a while and macro had been on my cards. Your video has further motivated to go out and shoot macros now. Thanks in my opinion is a small word to convey how grateful beginners like us feel towards you , for inspiring to photograph within a budget.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Anuja and glad to be of help/inspiration!:)

[@yogendrareddy2289]

OMG. The most awaited video and is seriously underrated. Love the way you try to make everything clear.Thanks.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Glad to be of help/inspiration ... stay tuned as I have more on the way!:)

[@sitiesito715]

Love the matchstick fire idea! Inspires a few other thoughts of little macro projects... Thanks for the videos!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback!:) ... I stumbled over the matchsticks and thought it might make for some good photos. Interesting to see the results when shooting up-close:).

[@ChameleonzDream]

I really really enjoy watching you. the way you speak is soft and confident. I appreciate all the hard work and dedication you offer us.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Amanda and glad to be of help!:)

[@John119914]

At the 9:45 mark, you talked about "sliders" for the tripod, but I don't seem to see the link you said you would provide.

[@John119914]

Never mind, I think I found it: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SJ7UWU/ref=pd_rhf_eeolp_s_cp_0_3?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B009SJ7UWU&pd_rd_r=FGGY7DHRMJTAZ5DW3WD0&pd_rd_w=T7Kf8&pd_rd_wg=5me40&psc=1&refRID=FGGY7DHRMJTAZ5DW3WD0

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the reminder!:) I just updated the description with the following link which is good/affordable in my opinion: amzn.to/2OuqqaT

[@OFGW]

I am happy to see you do this video on macro photography. The fixed 40mm lens is truly amazing. I also want to add it is a multi use lens, not just for macro. It works great for street photography, landscapes, portraits, product photography etc. it also gives beautiful bokeh. I really hope to see you explore this lens as a general purpose lens in an upcoming video. Your videos and the addition of that 40mm lens as my first prime truly changed my photography. It is a razor sharp, quality lens that is relatively inexpensive. I happen to think it is the perfect match for the D3400. Thanks again for all your content. I upgraded my kit some time ago but I always learn from and get inspired by your videos.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Ahhhhhh yes, after getting my hands on the 40, I could see this be a great lens ... a lens that falls between the fixed 35 and 50 and offers true macro at f/1.8 at an affordable price!:) I have not created a dedicated review/video on the fixed 40 ... yet!:)

[@mikeclark3013]

Good info. I’m about to pull the trigger on a Tamron 90mm macro lens. From what I understand, macro lenses are also really good for general purpose photography, especially portraits.

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhhh yes, the Tamron 90mm is a good/solid lens ( amzn.to/2w9EY85 ). This will provide more distance which is good:).

[@wolfydragon4511]

So glad I've come across your videos helped me a lot to understand how to use my camera, because I didn't have a clue what I was doing at first. only recently got the Nikon D3400. So practicing as much as possible before I take my kids to Florida.👍

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Ahhhhh yes, vacations are a great time to grab some photos/memories. Sounds like you are on the right path which is to practice, practice, practice, and then practice some more. Before long your kids will be saying 'really, again?!' - this is when you know you are on the right path!:)

[@shitalchandrap7987]

lovely video . I had used a magnifying lense infront of a 50mm fixed focal length SLR pentax K1000 camera in the past to experiment shoot microshots of baby shoots from seeds . Thanks for the information .

[@RealWorld]

i have tried something similar in the past:)

[@nonyabizwax5892]

Im I got so busy dancing to the music o forgot about the picture. Had to watch it twice. Nice photos too.

[@munarong]

Thanks RealWorld for another inspiring video! I like that you always saying like "have fun with your photography" which is so true and it is almost the only thing I struggle with. I'm a storyboard artist, we're basically overthinking at everything (is good for storytelling from scripts, but often bad for life in general).

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I can relate as well ... analysis paralysis:).

[@jasonhull5712]

I've been on YT for a year or better and thought I was the only guy in Indiana for all this time ! Lol glad I found your channel ! Very interesting and great presentation !

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhhh nice to see a fellow Hoosier on the thread and glad to be of help!:)

[@golomak6626]

I had a blast watching this!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback Martin!:)

[@alexcruz7737]

I love your videos and I've learn a lot from it, you really know how to explain and be very detail about it. Looking forward to learn more, cant wait to see what your next video will be about. Thanks.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Alex!:) Stay tuned - more on the way:).

[@gordonmiller4439]

Thank you for making this macro video, Mark! Your instruction is top shelf and inspires us, beginners, to "have fun with photography". A special thanks for using the Nikon 40mm micro lens, too, in making this video. All the best, Gordon

[@sumitchaudhuri]

Your videos are one of the very best out there... But you didn't say anything about autofocus.. I tried Macro photography with a Tamron 90mm yesterday and the focusing kept hunting.. Maybe because of the narrow focal plane that you were talking about... Is it possible to override the autofocus? I half pressed the focus button and found the lens making minor adjustments.. Which was convenient.. I was using Nikon D7200

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback/question:). Yes, you will want to disable the auto focus when shooting macros in my opinion (most other photographers would recommend the same). Why? The extremely narrow depth of field makes AF very difficult to lock focus. You can disable AF in the menu and/or on the lens:).

[@ZoubeirsWorld]

Can you make a video how to make a panorama on a D3400

[@RealWorld]

Hmmmm - might make for an interesting video:). This would involve post editing.

[@goldenfrog6EsCoSes]

I had great fun with inexpensive extension tubes and produced some great images, but they are a LOT of work. My Tamron 90 mm macro lens has just arrived - a significant investment, but I´m sure it will be worth every penny.

[@RealWorld]

agreed peter - tubes are fun but challenging:). enjoy the ride with the tamron 90 - a solid/capable lens IMO. :)

[@kathleenc1779]

You are such an excellent teacher - I always take away solid, practical tips from your content. Here’s an idea for a future video: can you please explain the science behind, as well as demo, reversing a lens in order to shoot macro? Thank you!

[@chrisnewby2460]

What are your thoughts on the DCR 250, as opposed to extension tubes or macro lenses? It seems a fairly cost effective introduction to macro photography. Keep up the good work, I bought a Nikon D3400 as a direct result of your tutorials and I love it, a great little camera which does all I want and more. Chris

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhhh yes and thank you for the post!:) The DCR 250 ( amzn.to/2PTCFmM ) is a great option in my opinion and one I may soon review. This is a great affordable alternative capable of producing some awesome results.

[@lullabysweet6087]

Great video, simple instructions. There's one more way (other than the three you mentioned) to shoot macro: reverse mounting. In fact, it is cheaper because you can use older versions of Canon (FL, FD, etc), Nikon (non-AI), Minolta, Pentax (K mount), etc that are of fantastic optics with the right adapter for the modern DSLRs.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Ahhhhh yes, the reverse ring - thanks for the reminder!:) I have taken lenses and held them in reverse to the body - not the best but workable in a pinch:).

[@andrewgrabham4666]

Thanks once again for the comprehensive effort.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)

[@OscarNtege]

Nice video,definitely giving me hints for my next photography tutorial and photoshoot!👌

[@RealWorld]

Glad to be of help/inspiration!:)

[@humandebris666]

Dude thank you so much for all these videos, I have learned so much from you. I love the way you lay out the information for us beginners. All i can say is thank you man!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:)

[@humandebris666]

RealWorld I know it's hard to do but could you make an overview of how to shoot lightning? I assume it's like the fireworks but since you don't know exactly when it's going to strike, are there any tips like close the aperture and shoot longer?

[@RealWorld]

I thought the same (to create a video on shooting lightening) ... you are correct in that it is similar to shooting fireworks except lightening is random. Since you do not know when or where it will flash/strike, the best bet is to zoom out, close down the aperture a bit (f/11 ish), and go for a long shutter. I like using bulb mode which allows me to better control the duration:).

[@humandebris666]

Again thank you for the wisdom. It is greatly appreciated. I'll give it a try next storm :)

[@javymartin61]

Very cool video Bro! I have the Promaster ext. tubes if your new to Macro it would be a good starting point, Macro photography can be tricky, I usually take pics early morning or late in the day when there less wind. I tried BBF but it seemed that my Nikon D3400 had a hard time to focusing, so I switched to manual focus. I wish I could send some of my pics to you to get your input!! keep the videos coming!!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Javy!:) Yes, AF is typically not good for macros in my opinion.

[@markattardo]

Great video! Just a word of caution regarding tubes. I bought some for my T7i. When I put them on with 1 of my lenses, the camera would not respond. I had to remove and replace the battery to get the camera working again. Those same tubes adapted to an M50 work fine.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the tip Mark ... I have not heard of that challenge and good to know:).

[@M4NA5]

Love your videos. They are super helpful and are helping me become a better photographer. Thank you!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:)

[@chrisnewby2460]

Have watched stacks of your videos about the D3400 - brilliant, I've learned everything I know about photography from these. I was about to email you and ask if you'd done a 'macro tutorial'! Then I found it. I've 'googled' macro extension tubes for D3400. There are quite a few which do not have an electrical connection to the camera - they say the aperture needs to be adjusted manually. How do you do this? I think the aperture mechanism is in the lens, so if there is no electrical connection, can an adjustment be made at all? Hope you understand what I'm asking, but feel that at the end of the day I'll have to shell out for the more expensive tubes with electrical connections. Thanks for everything - Chris

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Chris and glad to be of help!:) Ahhhh yes, I have a good handle on your question. The tubes featured in this vid have electronic connections to help control the aperture ( amzn.to/2M5snh3 ), but many tubes do not. If you are using tubes that do not offer electrical connections and find yourself using a lens without a manual aperture ring, you are stuck (typically stuck in the narrowest range):). Older lenses are nice in this space as they tend to offer a manual ring (I have an older Nikon fixed 50 (D version (not G)) that has an aperture ring).

[@rand3040]

Do you do any videos on cleaning your camera? I got some great shots of my sons boot camp graduation and some awesome shots out the window of the airplane but there are like fibers and a smudge showing up in the picture. Both sides of the lenses are clean and don't know if I should be touching the mirror? Q-tip cleaning cloth?

[@RealWorld]

AWESOME - hope you had a great time!:) I guarantee he enjoyed seeing you after all the training. Great timing on the question as well - I just added cleaning to my list of soon-to-create videos:). In short, it is okay/normal to have some dust on the lens and between the glass to some extent and this does not impact resulting photos. More often than not, dust/debris may have collected on the sensor:). Fortunately, this is not a big deal and can be easily cleaned ... stay tuned!:)

[@rand3040]

RealWorld Had an Awesome time with him. So proud of him. He's at Ft. Lee for AIT now. Great I need that video. Don't want to be paying a camera shop if I can do it myself. Lol we hugged when he left 11 weeks ago and when we hugged last Wednesday its like he went from a wet noodle to a Steel Vice. 👍👍 once again Sir, thank you for all of your fantastic help

[@deepamaddy1864]

Sir! We are eagerly waiting for you demo and review on nikon d3500 which launched recently!

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhhh yes, Nikon announced it and will soon start shipping. I plan to get hands on it and provide a detailed review at some point:).

[@deepamaddy1864]

Yeah!! It would be awesome!!

[@watchmore4109]

What do you think about reversal ring?

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhhhh yes, great question and something to consider if you are on the tight budget. I feel they are better than filters but not as good as tubes, although they cost much less:). Tubes are universal for any lens on a given manufactures camera body, but reversal rings are specific to the thread size and will not AF although I do not AF on macros:). I might suggest taking a look at Fotodiox reversal ring which can be found here - amzn.to/2MBO9FE ... if you go down this path, ensure you get the right size for you given lens:).

[@indrajitmondal6615]

Plz make a video about Sensor cleaning , Normal Cleaning as well as Wet Cleaning

[@RealWorld]

Good timing - working on it today!:)

[@indrajitmondal6615]

@@RealWorld thanks ..

[@rameshshrestha1175]

Hello... Do u have any video about panning photography, if so. Plz send me link, I want to know about exposure it need to shoot, and if don't hv video plz make plan for that, so we can learn that too, as u just stick on topic that is what I like most... With all the important details.. Tq for u efforts...

[@stuartsilverman3797]

The organization of all your videos is wonderful and your manner is exemplary. Congratulations! How can we find you on instagram? I did not see a link ?

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post as I forgot to add a link in the description!:) I have added a link and pinned a comment to the top:). For quick reference I can get found here - instagram.com/realworldpicts

[@stuartsilverman3797]

RealWorld thanks I got it and looked at the side. Terrific!

[@susannahlewis8464]

Hey can you do a video on using a flash?

[@RealWorld]

I have a couple that might be of help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mbpICCp52dnLM and kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfTpKR8fKZ6ZpI

[@TheJorje13]

Another great video. Watching your video's helps me understand and become better. So easy explained. Thank you so much

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)

[@Unwind-Life]

This is the best channel on KZbin for photography.

[@vimalneha]

As usual, a very informative video! I am in Macro photography and your video will give clear direction one who wants to start it. This tri-category is essential to know. Thanks for sharing it. Yes I follow you :-)

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Vimal and welcome to the channel!:)

[@codenamebravo2212]

Great video, but you didn’t mention flashes, such as a ring flash or a speed-light with a diffuser, which I get very good results hand holding with a dedicated macro lens.

[@RealWorld]

Good point - I did not use flash but they can certainly be used. I like the idea of hand holding a flash as well :).

[@randoman1337]

these are some great shots !

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback - lots of fun to take!:)

[@eleganzaluxurygroup4524]

Thanks! Big fan of your work and tutorials. I think a good follow up would be focus stacking

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:) I like the idea and will add it to my list!:)

[@welloadriano2170]

Very great and informative video! Thank you so much sir

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)

[@melissag2009]

Whenever I need help or information I always watch your videos! They’re so detailed and informative but easy to follow!

[@donovanphipps777]

loving your videos! thanks for the hard work. your humility is great. always great tips.

[@mickbear413]

Thanks so much for another great informative video. I’ve just got into macro, and this video has helped me so much. Keep up the good work 👍

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Mick and glad to be of help!:)

[@usernamemykel]

You created all of those shots without reflectors, without unnatural backgrounds, without on or off-camera flash and diffuser? If your answer is "Yes", then WOW!!!! Please advise, thank you!

[@syedmsabihnazir3053]

i actually inspired by you sir.which make to purchase Nikon D3400 and T7i and start photography

[@RealWorld]

Glad to be of inspiration!:) Both are solid choices but if I had to choose, I might lean towards the D3400 if shooting lots of photos and towards the T7i if planning to shoot any amount of video:).

[@syedmsabihnazir3053]

@@RealWorld Again thanks for your Guidance

[@peternicholls6532]

Another great video on keeping things simple, loved the macro shots by the way :) macro photography for me is another world if you know what I mean, it can be so creative in any situation, it only needs a persons imagination to capture great photos. I have both extension tubes and a dedicated 100mm macro lens which is all fun :)

[@victornavorskie]

can u teach us how to clean lens pls

[@RealWorld]

Great timing as I have added to my list!:)

[@pudensa]

I've enjoyed your videos so much since I got my nikon, wonder if you could make a video on FX lenses use on DX camera thanks

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I recently created a video on the fixed 35 and fixed 50. The fixed 50 is a FX lens on a DX body which might be of help to see - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2O3i4mrbN6Nn8k

[@TheDuanewallmark]

Excellent video man thank you!

[@damircroatia]

Thx for all that You are doing, Im learning slowly from Your videos :) And i do have one question. Today i got ext.ring, and im having d5600+18-55 kit. Well this rings dont have connectors, it is basically only metal. When i mounted ring (all 3) and take a shot, i got black picture. Even trough my viewfinder, everything looks little dark... I want to take macro of bees, flowers, insects... In order to do that, i must set high ISO? and small aperature? Since there is no connectors on rings, my nikon shows F 0, i can only change ap and ISO. And i did try today, and i got little blured base of flower... 1/125 , ISO 400 (sunny day)... when i downsize ap , i get dark photo... and i need small ap for moving insects ... i hope you understand my problem... now its night, cant wait to try tomorrow, and so im writing You here while waiting! thanks again , have a nice day, greetings from Croatia... what settings do you suggest to try?

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post and welcome from the United States!:) I suspect you will need to raise the ISO and open the aperture to the widest setting. Do not be afraid to set the ISO to 1600 or 3200 ... you, you might see some noise but a good amount can be removed in post processing if needed.

[@damircroatia]

@@RealWorld ill do so :) thx

[@thebillygreen]

Another great video. Thanks for your work, I’m a huge fan!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Stay tuned as I have more videos on the way:).

[@paulk329]

Another great video thanks for sharing

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Paul!:)

[@drsquidius]

just want to had that you can use a reverse ring and turn your lens backward in order to shoot true macro. I did with my old nikon D60 and an 18-55mm lens. Of course your on full manual mode with this solution, but if you are poor like me, its incredibly cheaper than any of the other solutions! Also, concerning the High F number with a slow shutter speed making the macro pictures taken outside all blurry, I strongly recommend the use of an external flash or if you got money, a specialized ring flash made for macro.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/tip!:) I did something very similar in the fixed 50mm review video ... it works:).

[@ultraniusmaximus1536]

I'm a little late in posting this, but there are actually 4 ways to take macro shots. There is the filter that you mentioned, that acts as a sort of magnifying glass on the front of your lens; there's the dedicated macro lens; there are the extension tubes which, from my experience have best of quality-price balance; but then there's the fourth way, and that is simply taking off your standard lens, turning it completely around (180 degrees), and holding it backwards in from of your camera/sensor. Think of it as looking through a telescope from the opposite end. Because it magnifies the image before hitting the sensor, it'll magnify any images coming in from the end. It's a bit finicky, but it is an option, and it's 100% free.

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhh yes ... I flipped the lens on the fixed 50 or fixed 35 video I made a year or two back. The method works albeit strange/odd:).

[@ultraniusmaximus1536]

@@RealWorld Oh man, I missed that video. In any case, great job, love the channel!

[@arniet1]

This was an excellent tutorial!

[@royaltywebdesign]

Hello! First of all, I love all your videos, they are very helpfull. I have a relative offtopic question if you would be so kind. I always loved Nikon for the colours (I own a d5100 and before that a d40). These are perfect for me, but as a kid rocked our world :) we needed a mirrorless camera. So we chose a Sony a6000 with a 16-50 3.5 - 5.6 kit lens . Unfortunately, I can not get to like the colours that it produces. They all seem sterile, and in the sun, at the beach, or in a dark/light situation, they are worst than a toy camera :( Now I ordered a new Nikon d5300 camera, wich has great colours, but not the clarity and video of the Sony. So now the question: What do you think I should do, so the Sony produces colours not like Nikon, but good. Do you think a new lens maybe? Or a custom white balance? I tried everyhing, but nothing came trough. I shoot mostly JPEG, rarely RAW. Thank you very much and keep up the good work :) Salutations from Timisoara!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I have shot with the a6000 along with many other cameras. I mostly shoot in RAW which means I make slight adjustments as needed to the color, etc. in post processing. I have also shot in jpeg. When shooting in jpeg, the camera does all the post processing in the camera. If the results are dull, etc., you can/should adjust using the menu system in the camera. Years ago, I did the same on an older Nikon camera ... I boosted the color, increased sharpness, etc. I you are seeing dull jpegs from the a6000, I suspect you should look for adjustments in the camera ... look to increase color saturation, etc. The a6000 is capable of taking some great shots so I wonder if something little is off, etc.:)

[@royaltywebdesign]

Thank you very much for the reply! I will try some more settings in camera, see what comes of it. I am looking forward to seeing new and exciting videos from you!

[@MrMoonpie001]

Love your channel, big fan!!!! I am not afraid to ask the stupid questions like I am about to ask you now, hey I'm a nube, got to learn somehow? I shoot with my first DSLR Nikon D5200 and I had the kit lens 18-55mm (you covered) but also have two primes a 50mm and a 30mm. Your recommendation is the 40mm macro. Do you think I really need that lens considering the primes I have? I know the difference between the two is really a wide angle vs a non wide-angle. I also have a macro lens (just the screw on one). Found a lady who did photography for a short time and she sold me her whole studio setup including lights and back drops 3 tripods and more for $800.00 What a deal and a great way to get into shooting, I am still trying to figure everything out...LOL. Thank you for all you do! Rich

[@RealWorld]

Nice to hear from you!:) If you did not have the 35 nor the 50, I would consider the 40. Since you have both along with a macro, you are good:). I really like the tubes as well:). I may create a dedicated video reviewing the fixed 40 putting it through the paces - macros, portraits, landscapes, etc.

[@videomaker8532]

Shoul I use a telephoto or the kit lens with the tubes

[@RealWorld]

Telephoto/Zoom lenses typically do not offer true macro so I would lean towards a kit lens with tubes:).

[@JasonSmith-xq4xd]

Great video! Love your videos. Really help me become a better photographer as well as take better videos!

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to inspire!:)

[@Olixis]

Cheers from Brazil!!!

[@RealWorld]

Welcome from the United States!:)

[@atahassanzadeh4878]

hi. the Extension Tubes you used , can control the Aperture ?

[@RealWorld]

unfortunately, no aperture control when using extension tubes:).

[@TeestaFalcon]

Really a great video. Once I get my 40 mm f 2.8 lens, this video is surely going to be my guiding tutor. As I mentioned in my previous remarks in another video, I have got 18-140 mm kit lens, 50 mm f1. 8 lenses. I also have a film camera SLR Minolta X370S with 35-70 mm lens, an excellent camera. Is there any chance, to use this lens with my Nikon D5300 with converter/adapter, and how much it may cost? Is it worth it? Thanks again for the great video

[@RealWorld]

A great lens - enjoy the ride!:) Regarding a lens adaptor for Minolta ... various manufacturers make adaptors to cross brands. You might consider this one or something similar: amzn.to/35dsPC7 ... adaptors work fairly well but be prepared for manual mode:).

[@TeestaFalcon]

@@RealWorld thanks for reply. I enjoy more in manual mode only. Auto mode seldom used

[@TeestaFalcon]

@@RealWorld this adapter cannot be sent to India, at my location. Will search in indian market

[@marinakovac4876]

Thanks for the videos, they are really helpful, and your energy is great, it is obvious that you enjoy photography :) Can you make a review of Sigma 105 macro lens for Nikon and Laowa ultra macro 60mm? Thanks anyway :)

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Marina!:) I will see if I can get my hands on one or both lenses ... the Sigma 105 is solid:)

[@marinakovac4876]

@@RealWorld That would be perfect! Looking forward to it :)

[@andresvaldevit3692]

What if I want to do the same but from a distance. How do I do that?

[@RealWorld]

this is doable however it will require a longer fixed zoom

[@andresvaldevit3692]

@@RealWorld I'm not an expert in photography by any means but I'm building a system that needs to see closeup but from a distance of around 30 cm. Could you give me a hint, a specific spec or a link of what lenses are you referring to? Thanks

[@len9483]

Would it be better to maybe use a 3 to 4 second timer to reduce shake?

[@asliprgshorts1411]

wanted to know thai if i use an extension tube,how will i control the aperture? (as the cheaper ones do not come with any electric contact to the camera)

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post:). Without contacts to control the aperture, I would use an the aperture ring on the lens. If the lens does not have an aperture ring and you do not have contacts, you have a challenge:).

[@asliprgshorts1411]

i'd use a tape to temporarily stick the aperture lever up and stick it to the lens and then attach it to the camera and voila!

[@genexfashion3580]

hi sir how did u get bokeh at f13

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhh yes, macro photography creates an extremely tight depth of field:). So tight that an f13 of f22 only opens the depth of field by very little. I try to run with a higher aperture to increase the depth of field when possible - but it is not by much:).

[@SeanDIY]

Would I be better off using my 18-55 with extension tubes or would my 18-270 Tamron work well?

[@RealWorld]

You could try the 18-270 but this might be overkill:). The 18-55 seems to be a good match with the tubes (relatively small, lightweight, etc.).

[@SeanDIY]

@@RealWorld Thanks. It says it has macro capabilities, but it isn't as zoomed in. I've tried flies and tree buds so far

[@jacobjacob9568]

Thank You found your video very helpful Cheers from Melbourne Australia

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome from the United States!:)

[@TriggerHappyy78]

Hi I'm confused in between buying a nikon d3400 and d5300. I can also dish out cash for d5600. Help me make the right decision. Thanks

[@RealWorld]

The biggest difference is the screen:). If you want a rotating screen without touch, go for the d5300. If you want a rotating screen with touch, go for the d5600. If you do not care much about the rotating screen, go for the d3400:). All three share the same sensor and resolution:).

[@TriggerHappyy78]

@@RealWorld thanks for your reply. Much appreciated

[@GavrilosTsitouras]

@@RealWorld Hi, You're a very nice guy and a PRO on photo industry. Cheers

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback Gabriel!:)

[@cncartoon38]

@@TriggerHappyy78 if you have enough budget so go for a D5600 nice camera and all functions are built in this camera effect, time lapse etc.

[@alamphotography_]

hello sir 😊 how are you? sir which camera is best for wedding photography canon 6D or nikon D610 plz help

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/question:). I might lean towards the D610 ... faster continuous shutter, more focal points, better dynamic range, etc.

[@akeelaijaz]

By using extension tubes on a camera like d3400, do these extension tubes support autofocus or we have to focus manually?

[@RealWorld]

No AF when using these extension tubes, but I would suggest using manual focus when shooting macros. AF is fine for many non-macro shots but macro is a different story:). Macro requires fine adjustments to nail the focus and AF typically will not lock focus as you might like.

[@rachitsinha491]

16:33 Ambient light is enough i think, then why the ISO is 1600? I didn't get it.

[@RealWorld]

If I stepped the ISO down to 800, my shutter would need a longer duration although I used a tripod so this not have been an issue:).

[@Dimadxpac]

Hello and thank you for your videos. I want to get the 40mm, but I want to use it for street photography as well as macro. Do you think I'll be ok with just the 40mm or I'll have to get the 35mm 1.8?

[@RealWorld]

Glad to be of help!:) Yes, the 40mm ( amzn.to/2AY9ffT ) is a great option in my opinion. Not certain if you caught my vids on the fixed 50 and 35 but I took both to the streets to the demo and had some good fun. A fixed 40 is a nice compromise:).

[@Dimadxpac]

@@RealWorld Thanks for your answer! I saw the videos yes, I just want to start with the 40mm because of the macro. Here in Portugal lenses can get really expensive.

[@GodsPoetryProductions]

I just ordered one after watching this video. I'm sold lol thanks

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Macro photography can be lots of fun ... enjoy the ride!:)

[@eduardomuniz8091]

Have you heard about Nikon's new Z line of mirrorless cameras. If so do you think that either one is worth it?

[@aliibrahim2666]

thanks a lot I am really into macro and uses Sigma 105mm macro lenses

[@aiquelindo]

Good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)

[@asliprgshorts1411]

sir i wanted to buy it but m just concerned about will it autofocus or not or will it adjust aperture via camera or not...help

[@RealWorld]

The extension tubes will not auto focus but that is okay in my opinion. I would not recommend using AF in macro photographer. Macro photography requires fine adjustments to nail the focus which AF may not do. AF is great for most other photos outside of macros though:).

[@juandeleon1984]

What macro lens u used

[@RealWorld]

I like the tubes or the fixed 40 - amzn.to/2AY9ffT

[@cijojohn8680]

Much of the reviews that are available in KZbin are biased. But so happy you are an exception... 😍 Great videos always... Congrats... 😍

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:)

[@nitinjolly7778]

Thankyou sir for sharing such a great video on macro photography 👍🏻really appreciate your work ...

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:)

[@torex8603]

thank you sir for sharing. im looking forward for your next video.

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback!:)

[@XJarhead360]

Also try a dedicated macro lens with extension tubes...you get some nice abstract images.

[@RealWorld]

Agreed and thanks for the post!:)

[@IamSiam77]

Have you ever captured the milkyway?

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the question - no, but I have not tried:)

[@mikecapell7965]

I reall enjoy the great tips and thank you for that but have you try the Tamron macro lens 70/300 I get pretty good pictures

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the post/feedback:). I have used various Tamron lenses but not the 70-300:).

[@tarif7541]

sir, make a vedio on how to clean sensor manually.....

[@RealWorld]

Ahhhhh yes, this might be coming up!:)

[@Unwind-Life]

@@RealWorld that would be greattt

[@Jxian]

Here you go now

[@SoyGivanok]

Notification squad! Great video man! As always

[@RealWorld]

Thanks for the feedback!:)

[@ronshaw80]

Great video. To be clear, they are not filters, but auxiliary lenses.

[@RealWorld]

Good point/clarification:).

[@johnzimmerman7648]

I liked the idea of water bottle for creating drops on the subjects.

[@TorsJay]

I love your videos bro 🤙

[@RealWorld]

thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)