Chasing 1:1 Macro for Cinematography | Extension Tubes vs. Macro Filters
Can you get a true 1:1 macro shot without an expensive dedicated macro lens? In this video, I test two budget-friendly solutions for extreme close-ups: the Vivitar Close-Up Macro Lens Set and Macro Extension Tubes.
Using the theory explained in the first part of the video, I compare the results shot with a zoom lens on a Full-frame Pyxis 6K and a prime lens on s35 Blackmagic Production camera. We'll see which setup actually delivers desired results and look at image magnification ratios. Let's find out whether 'macro filters' actually give you a real macro image.
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Poor man's "macro" process
0:55 Macro photography theory
2:14 Macro ratio calculation formulas
3:40 Vivitar close-up macro lens kit: what's inside?
4:09 Testing Vivitar lenses on Pyxis 6K (Full-frame)
4:26 Zoom vs prime lens for close-up cinematography
5:15 Testing Vivitar lenses on Blackmagic Production Camera
5:31 What are the extension tubes?
6:00 Testing extension tubes on Blackmagic Production Camera
6:10 Conclusion