Bellows Basics for Macro Photography

*** lots of folks have asked me about the metal platform that I use in so many of my setups. It is an inexpensive lab lifter, which can be found here: https://amzn.to/3vBWTSj
This is a slightly better one than shown in the video (the one in the video has been retired)***

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By request, this is an introduction to using the bellows for macro photography. We look at how to mount camera and lens, and present a walkthrough of a bellows workflow, including setting magnification and focusing.

Here is a link to a simple extension/magnification calculator (thanks to Michael Jones for providing this useful tool). http://thingsupclose.com/tools/extension-tube-magnification-calculator/
The variable "magnification" is looking for the maximum reproduction ratio - for the 50mm Nikon lens I was using, the "magnification" is 0.15X. This number will be found in the specifications published by the maker of your lens.

For more information on Nikon's PB-6 camera bellows, check out my article at https://www.allanwallsphotography.com/blog/2018/9/10/nikon-pb-6-bellows-the-best-bargain-in-macro-photography-equipment-ever

Видео Bellows Basics for Macro Photography канала Allan Walls Photography