Gear you NEED for Macro Photography! The Complete Guide to Macro Photography Part 2
How do you take ultra closeup pictures of insects? Do you need microscopes? Special cameras? What kind of lenses do you need? In this video we cover everything in depth to make you an expert on macro gear!
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Gear Reccommendations:
Budget Tier ($500 or less)
A used DSLR with removal lens and manual mode (canon eos rebel)
Extension tubes
Meike MK320 Flash
Raynox DCR-250
DIY Diffuser
Mid Tier ($500-$1000)
Sony A6000
Laowa 100mm 2x lens
Godox TT350 lens
AK Diffuser or Cygnustech diffuser
-reduce cost of this teir by swaping to a pergear 60mm lens, and/or a DIY diffuser
Pro Tier:
OM System OM-1
M.Zuiko 90mm 2x lens
Godox V860iii
AK Diffuser or Cygnustech Diffuser
-reduce weight by switching to the M.Zuiko 60mm lens with a Raynox DCR-250 magnifier, and/or by swapping the flash to a Godox TT350
Remember, these are basic recommendations to get you started. Most professionals use the Pro Tier equipment exactly, but other tiers are mix and matched. I have included the most popular options, but many other cameras, lenses etc. would work also!