For anyone hoping to take better macro and close-up images, Lester Lefkowitz has produced The Manual of Close-Up and Macro Photography, Vol. I with an emphasis on the basics of magnification. This book provides a solid grounding in techniques up to 1x magnification and offers 360 pages with over 1,000 images to both inspire and instruct the reader. Volume I covers camera types and features, various techniques for hitting focus, definitions and examples to understand the technicalities of various photographic equipment, and more. It also includes dedicated content for lighting, photographing flowers and bugs, and post-production.
This is a companion to Vol. 2 by the same author, which covers high magnification and advanced techniques.
Topics Covered
- Camera types and features
- Techniques for critical focus
- An entire chapter on the use of smartphones
- Definition and examples of magnification, depth-of-field, and diffraction
- Equipment and techniques for camera stability and for positioning subjects
- Detailed information on the use of close-up filters, extension tubes, and macro lenses
- Extensive chapter on lighting; available light, indoors and outdoor; flash, continuous light; diffusers, light boxes, and tents
- A 34-page chapter specifically on photographing flowers and bugs
- Post-production suggestions for enhancing what comes out of the camera