Just happened upon this course and was pleasantly surprised to learn something that I didn't even know my camera and lens were capable of! Embarrassingly enough, I've worked with cameras (actually more video than photography, but I digress) for more than 30 years, but just goes to show you - even old dogs can learn new tricks.
Exploring Photography: Lens-Reversal Macro
With Ben Long
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Duration: 32m
Skill level: Intermediate
Released: 4/12/2013
Course details
You don't necessarily need a macro lens to do macro photography. By mounting a prime lens "backward"—with the front elements closest to the imaging sensor—you can turn it into a low-cost macro lens. All you need is an inexpensive adapter called a reversal ring. A sense of adventure helps, too, because your camera's normal metering and focusing features don't work when the lens is attached backward.
In this course, photographer Ben Long details the tools and techniques of lens-reversal macro photography. After investigating reversal ring options, the course explores the focusing and exposure techniques involved when shooting with a reversed lens.
In this course, photographer Ben Long details the tools and techniques of lens-reversal macro photography. After investigating reversal ring options, the course explores the focusing and exposure techniques involved when shooting with a reversed lens.
Skills you’ll gain
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Meet the instructor
Learner reviews
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Guy D. Smith
Guy D. Smith
IDA Media Group, President/Managing Partner
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Colleen Malley
Colleen Malley
Retired at Retired - Everyday's a Saturday
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