I often hear/read macro enthusiasts say that ‘real’ macro can only come from expensive DSLR/lens combos (that they, not surprisingly, have heavily invested in). But I think that one of the most exciting aspects of contemporary macro work --or should I say, play?–is the unprecedentedly low financial…

Gorgeous shots, and a good suggestion, thank you.

Nice start. A few shots of the gear would be good too. The camera, adapters, extender lens, and how they all join together. Maybe a shot of the setup in use to give the audience a feel for working distances and lighting options.

Thanks for the suggestions. And I’m hoping to do all that… soon!

@treegrow took great photos with a bridge camera and raynox (plus flash and diffuser) for quite a few years, like this observation , shot with a Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. It can be a good combo. With macro, so much depends on getting good diffuse light.

I’ve used my SX40 with Raynox lens and a cheap light box as a makeshift microscope: [image] [image]

Thanks. Very cool! I found this video on YouTube with a jumping spider. This photographer uses the Raynox 150. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEDOUq-KKUs

I have used phones, bridge, compact and mirrorless cameras. For me, my mirrorless cameras have given me the best quality so far. Not that phones can’t take good photos, I certainly have taken many great photos with them. However, sensor size does matter and it is just physic. And an interchangeable …

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