Sony HVL-LE1 - Manual (Page 26)

Specialized
What is it?
Photographing small items very
close to bring out minute details.
How to use it?
• Get Close
• Stabilize the camera if not using
a flash
• Aperture Priority F11 but
experiment with different
numbers. Remember the larger
your aperture the less of your
subject will be in focus
Where to use it?
• Flowers
• Objects
• Insects
• Anything where getting closer to
the subject will uncover things
you never knew were there
Final Shot
Utilizing a twin flash, we added precise lighting giving a soft dynamic
mood, and capturing a beautiful floral macro shot.
F9, 1/200 SEC, ISO 100
Specialized
lighting
for macro
photography
Macro photography most often refers to capturing extreme close-ups of small
objects. Normally the size of the resultant image is equal to or larger than the
subject itself.
Even though macro lenses are often capable of a large aperture and very
shallow depth of field, which may be good for portrait photography, is not always
good for macro photography. Depth of field is extremely shallow when focusing
on close objects which means you may need to use a smaller aperture like F11
to get the entire subject in focus. This will require either a slow shutter speed, high
ISO or brilliant lighting. That’s where specialized lighting for macro photography
can help us take better macro photographs.
Adding a flash or ring light will introduce additional light and reduce the time
needed to take the photo. Using a flash or ring light will also allow us to remove
the need for a tripod allowing you to position the camera easier for more
creative results. We can also move quickly and effectively to capture our image.
Adding a flash or ring light also allows us to highlight our subject and remove the
background from our photographs.
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