Tips for Great Mobile Phone MACRO Photography | Moment Lens & Olloclip Lenses

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  • čas přidán 9. 11. 2020
  • Sharing all I have learned in 8 years of “larger than life” photography with a smartphone.
    A macro lens for your mobile phone can help you get very close to smaller subjects. I have had the pleasure of using multiple little lenses for my iPhones over the years, including Olloclip, InstaLens (no longer manufactured), SquidCam (no longer manufactured), and Moment, there are many others to choose from, I would suggest doing research for one that fits your phone first and avoid buying a very cheap lens, use the more expensive ones if you can. There are lenses available for most mobile phones (Android and Apple).
    In my experience, there is no significant difference in the way you use different mobile phone macro lens systems. They all essentially do the same thing, but as with lenses for big cameras, there is a difference between very cheap ones and the more expensive ones. I would consider cheap to be less than $20 (US). The most expensive ones are around $100 (US) but depending on which country you are in, there are some good brands available for moderate prices as well. (I'm going to test a moderate-priced lens for a future video soon).
    See the comment section below for a 'recap' of the main tips covered in this video. I could not fit everything into the limited space here on the description.
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    Camera gear used for photography in this video:
    Canon 5D Mark III | amzn.to/2rTBEA4
    Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens | amzn.to/32M5pRu
    Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | amzn.to/2Fi42yJ
    iPhone XS Max
    Moment Macro Lens | amzn.to/35fCVz7 [A separate case is necessary for the use of this lens, the case must match the model of your phone]
    Olloclip Macro Lens set [Requires a separate clip, must match the model of your phone]
    I just purchased a macro lens for my phone made by Apexel, I have not yet tried it, but if you are interested in reading about it, you can see the description on Amazon. | amzn.to/38oH8W9
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  • @LieslHuddleston
    @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +12

    A recap of some of the tips shared in this video:
    • Move your phone slowly and very close towards the subject, tilt the phone slightly in small increments and different directions, adjusting the distance till the desired area of your subject is clearly in focus. The depth of field is very shallow, but you can use this to your advantage by selectively focusing on a specific part of the subject to create your desired composition.
    • The best light for macro phone photography is diffused light from a cloudy or overcast sky, or on a sunny day you can block the sun or move into a shady area.
    • If your subject is moving in the wind, hold it steady with one hand while you photograph with the other, or wait for a break or shift in the wind and quickly take the photo.
    • Depending on how your camera app works, you can attempt to tap on the screen to tell the camera where to focus or for setting the exposure, you can also possibly slide an exposure slider to bring down the exposure if it seems too bright.
    • To stabilize your phone, steady the phone by bracing against something firm. Another way to steady your phone in your hands is to lock your arms close to your side, this does not completely eliminate shake, so you could also try ‘briefly’ hold your breath as you take a photo. The shutter-speed is typically fast enough to capture a sharp image.
    • You can use video to aid in focusing the correct distance from your subject. On my phone, the focal length for video appears to be longer and the frame is cropped in, thereby magnifying the image a bit more than what you would see in a photo. This enables me to see the subject a little closer and to see more clearly the part that is in focus. Try switching to video to see where you are focusing, once you have established the correct distance you need to be from your subject for a clean focus area, hold still - switch back to photo and take the shot. It is possible to capture a still image while you are in video mode, but the resolution is lower in video mode, so I prefer to switch and take a standard photo.
    • Your background and or out of focus areas are as important as those areas that are in focus. While you work out your composition, make sure the out of focus areas are pleasing to look at as well.
    • All of your movements are magnified, even a slight movement is quite jarring - DON’T GIVE UP, just keep trying and keep moving and take lots of pictures.
    • Move towards insects or live subjects slowly so you don’t scare them off, there will be a brief moment when you are at the perfect distance to see an eye or eyes in focus and then take the photo. Sometimes you have to try multiple times, but that is just part of the process.
    • You might consider trying “burst mode” or continuous shooting. This approach would be to hold down the shutter button on the phone and create a fast succession of multiple photos while you hold the image in focus. The general idea is to then be able to scan through the photos and select the best one out of the group.
    • Be considerate of wildlife and the environment, try your best not to disturb the environment. As a general rule, I don’t clip flowers or break spider-webs or catch insects, if I have to touch anything, I do it gently and respect that insects and wildlife have a job to do, so it makes me feel better if I barely interfere with them or their surroundings.
    • If you encounter problems with photographing certain colors, like reds or purples, try underexposing the image a little or change the direction of where your phone camera is facing, which can change the amount of light reaching the camera sensor.
    • Be curious and observant. Think of EVERYTHING as a potential subject, even if you think it’s too big to focus on, you never know what things really look like until you see them up close. There are amazing patterns and textures on so many different surfaces.

  • @LieslHuddleston
    @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +30

    Thank you ALL for being so patient while I created this very long video over the last couple of months. And thank you to all of you that have sent best wishes and prayed for my father over the last several weeks, I am happy to say, he is home and doing well!

  • @CliftonTicehurst
    @CliftonTicehurst Před 3 lety +8

    Wow Liesl, thank you for the amount of hard work you put into this wonderful video. 🤗 I’m sure everyone will agree with me that your skill as a macro photographer and the techniques you use with your macro attachment is exceptional. The images are just stunning 👌 I have so many favourites 🤗 I think it would be wrong of me to pick just one . Your narration and music choice is spot on making this video so relaxing to watch.🙂 Thank you so much for sharing it with us, I will definitely be watching it again very soon. I’m so happy to hear that your dad is on the mend 👍 Cliff

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much for joining in on this very long video, Cliff! It means a lot to me that you watched and liked it, makes all the work worthwhile :)
      I'm also grateful for the well wishes for my Dad. He is doing so much better now. He will be moving to a smaller place soon and I'll have to help with that so it might be a while before I make more videos, but I'll try. I've noticed a big drop in productivity with photography channels that I follow, probably because of the shut-downs, truly hoping next year will give photographers more freedom to get around.

  • @CruisingwithChooChoo
    @CruisingwithChooChoo Před 3 lety

    I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and how much I’m learning from you. Thanks a million for creating these tutorials.

  • @CruisingwithChooChoo
    @CruisingwithChooChoo Před 3 lety

    I’ve just watched this video again and I’m amazed at the number of tips you’ve shared with us and I enjoyed it thoroughly and learn so much. It’s an hour well spent! Thank you so much!!

  • @trishhickson1550
    @trishhickson1550 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing photos! I learned so much, and your lovely relaxing voice coupled with the music was so calming. I’m very inspired.

  • @FlowericiousResident
    @FlowericiousResident Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for showing us pointers and ways of photography :) i love it.

  • @lanetokarski9943
    @lanetokarski9943 Před 3 lety

    Love your photos. They are so dreamy.

  • @TheDoe53
    @TheDoe53 Před 3 lety +1

    Great informative, beautiful video. Lots of work editing, narrating and selecting the music. Beautifully done! Welcome back and look forward to more of your warm and peaceful videos! Glad your dad is on the mend from covid!

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      Ha! Yes, this was a 7 week long edit that could still have used some more work :) Thanks so much Dolores, your comments always make me smile!

  • @momentphotos3845
    @momentphotos3845 Před 3 lety +1

    Such a great tutorial, great Job.

  • @kosaciecsyberyjski
    @kosaciecsyberyjski Před 9 měsíci

    This is a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)

  • @bmtayeb8095
    @bmtayeb8095 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Liesl. It was very informative video ❤️🤗

  • @markhorst3628
    @markhorst3628 Před rokem

    Watching your videos of the warmer weather when is the current time we’re having extreme winter conditions makes me feel better. I’ve always enjoyed seeing the combination of iPhone photos and video along with DSLR photos and videos.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před rokem

      I'm so glad you enjoy the videos, Mark. A new one will be coming out in the morning, it's from summer last year, hopefully that will send some more warm vibes :D

  • @ryankraftphotography4813
    @ryankraftphotography4813 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely video and very informative. Also, your voice is so calming. I mean that in the most flattering way possible.

  • @sanwong3180
    @sanwong3180 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for these great tips footage, Liesl! I just got the iPhone 12 pro and on searching the Hitcase macro lens, but it hasn't had a phone case for 12 yet at the moment! How beautiful experiences and great creation you have! Huge grateful for your sharing! Wishing you and your family a healthy, safe and a happy New Year 2021! Stay safe xx

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for your nice comment :) I hope you are enjoying your new iPhone 12 Pro! I have heard great things about it, let me know what you think of the picture quality and if you have been able to get your macro lens for it yet :D

  • @user-jt6ej7vh2p
    @user-jt6ej7vh2p Před 2 lety

    Thank you. Really informative

  • @mathandream
    @mathandream Před 3 lety

    Beautiful video really amazing 🤩 thank you so much for this video ♥️

  • @ArtInsight
    @ArtInsight Před 2 lety

    Love this video and Subscribed for more 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

  • @kipmay5101
    @kipmay5101 Před 2 lety

    A very enjoyable and inspirational video. Thank you.

  • @vincenttop10
    @vincenttop10 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. You take very good photos. ☺️

  • @VintageInsightPhotography

    I’ll need to consume this in small bites. Glad to see you back here.

  • @elnamugrabi4398
    @elnamugrabi4398 Před měsícem

    Thanks so much, Liesl. You really inspired me to see better the Brasilian insects species!

  • @patricklaundra3286
    @patricklaundra3286 Před 2 lety

    Sweet. really nice work. I especially like the quick over view on focus stacking. given the shallow d.o.f.

  • @dorothydahli734
    @dorothydahli734 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful video Leisl! I admire your work very much!

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, Dorothy! I hope you are well and enjoying some photography :D

  • @adstoop7885
    @adstoop7885 Před 3 lety

    Dear Liesl,
    I have made some time at work to enjoy, relax and prepare for my free Friday where I will take pictures with all the advice in my head. It was a great video and I am already looking forward to the next one.
    Again big Dutch greetings.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Sounds great! I hope you have a wonderful time out with your camera. With everything going on in the world, that time outside can be so peaceful, even if there isn't much to photograph. Thanks for all the support and comments, I'm glad you joined in with us live yesterday :)

  • @alamriissa6018
    @alamriissa6018 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for amazing inforamation

  • @juanainnorway6735
    @juanainnorway6735 Před 2 lety

    Very good tips! :)

  • @chulaniiddawela5484
    @chulaniiddawela5484 Před 3 lety +1

    I found inspiration again after watching this. Amazing photos

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you liked it!

  • @chewmintzer5598
    @chewmintzer5598 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tutorial video on macro. Very creative work. 😊

  • @JoelStephen
    @JoelStephen Před 3 lety +1

    I'm completely awestruck with your presentation. Your voice is charming and so soothing that didn't overwhelm me at all. I watched the whole video because of how you organized it. I agree with other commentators, moment should learn from you about composing and publixing their products. .
    When I first purchased macro lens, I struggled (I still do) to work with focus. They advertise the product so much but never include the realistic information for a newbie like me as to what changes I would be facing .
    Thankyou for this amazing video.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm so pleased the video is useful, even with all that detail, I think I need to perhaps discuss more about the ''focusing'' aspect of using these kinds of lenses. I'm actually experiencing something similar with a new manual focus lens for my big camera and it's really the same technique involved.
      You are right as well, Moment seems to put more of their focus and attention on the other lenses in their line and rarely give information about the macro lens. They would sell so many more of them if they did some "how to" videos.
      Thank you for watching and for your feed back, I'm glad you liked it!

    • @JoelStephen
      @JoelStephen Před 3 lety

      @@LieslHuddleston thank you for your comment. Please make a video related to using the manual settings with an app

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      @@JoelStephen I will try, it might take a while though :)

  • @billk5631
    @billk5631 Před rokem

    You have such a relaxing voice❤

  • @Renol_Gustian
    @Renol_Gustian Před 3 lety

    Thanks ... great information mom 😘👍

  • @ka8eno
    @ka8eno Před 2 lety

    I’m just venturing into macro photography and found your video helpful with some great advice. I see that you have made shorter videos which I will view and hopefully take away more great tips.

  • @bobjohnson8057
    @bobjohnson8057 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous, relaxating, and instructional video. Thank you for creating this. I appreciate your comparing the dslr with the iPhone. I also benefited greatly by seeing the quality of the add-on macro lenses, I was uber impressed with the steadiness of your hands.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks! I just got a new phone, first time having one with a built in macro lens, I'm curious to find out in the Spring-time how it will be using it without an attached macro lens.

  • @Bb-dq2to
    @Bb-dq2to Před 3 lety +1

    Many great tips and examples. I too have a good DSLR with a good macro lens and it does a good job. But I keep trying to improve my skills with the iPhone as that is the camera I always have with me. Your videos are beautiful and your images inspiring. Thank you.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much for the comment, that is exactly how it feels for me too. I once went on vacation and forgot the little macro lens for my phone at home, I really missed having it with me, saw so many things I would have liked to take photos of.

  • @steverich_photography
    @steverich_photography Před 3 lety

    Thank you Liesel for providing this macro perspective using a mobile phone.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, Steve! I'm so glad you could join in live yesterday.

    • @steverich_photography
      @steverich_photography Před 3 lety

      @@LieslHuddleston Me too, I am looking forward to your next video, until then please take care.

  • @mikekay6288
    @mikekay6288 Před 3 lety

    Long time no see; good to see you back. Overall it seems your key word is that great word 'perserverence'. Personally I find using my smart phone's camera difficult, without a macro lens; the screen is bright to see outside and touching the 'button' often blurs the photo; interesting to see you often use your thumb to depress the 'button'. Love those jumping spiders, they appear to interact with you when taking their photo. A relaxing, thoughtful, if long, video to watch. Thanks, as always.
    Mike in Oz

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, Mike! I didn't even realize I was using my thumb for taking the photo 😆 Yes, I find those spiders entertaining, always enjoy finding them. Thanks for watching, apologies for such a long video, it was 1 hour 34 minutes before I cut it way down LOL

  • @pragawa
    @pragawa Před rokem

    Thank you very much!
    I use a Samsung Galaxy (Android) phone and it has a great macro mode.

  • @rajar7255
    @rajar7255 Před 2 lety

    Nice explanation

  • @im2p
    @im2p Před 3 lety

    Hello Liesl, it's good to see you again. Thank you for your lovely pictures, they inspire me much.
    If I may, I want to give back a tip to you.
    If you have the possibility, lent an Olympuss EM1 Mark III and a 60mm 2,8 for a weekend or so.
    The MFT Sensor doubels the focal length, so you have a 120mm 2,8 in Fullframe.
    But, and this is the difference, it also doubles the magnification and rises the depth of focus. If you put the 60mm to 1:1, then you have in Fullframe 2:1.
    I do macro photographie since almost 40 years now and I can say, that MFT is the ultimate System for all people, who love macro photography. In my eyes it pushes the limits of Fullframe extremly!!
    Try it, I'm very shure you will be blowing away.
    Best regards from Bavaria, if you're ever here, give me a call and we will do a big macro tour in Augsburg and Munich.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Matthias! I finally just got to see your comment, I was looking at my dashboard and found your comment in the "Held for review" section. I don't know why YT thought it was spam. Thank you for your comment and the information, I will definitely keep this in mind if I ever have a chance to rent a new system. It sounds like a great idea to try. I have to buy a new laptop today, that will cost me nearly $3K! I could have bought a whole new camera for that LOL

  • @svraj6073
    @svraj6073 Před 3 lety

    Well put video explainig about the equipments used , the obstructions that u come across in the field while monile photographing ....👌👌👌

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you liked it, thank you so much for the comment!

  • @debthepicturelady2129
    @debthepicturelady2129 Před 3 lety +1

    So sorry to hear about your Dad ❤️ I just finished watching your video and it was worth the wait. I am in awe of how close you are able to get to the tiny critters🐞🐌 I am getting ready to upgrade to iPhone 12 Pro and waiting on the new Moment Macro lens! Your videos are so inspiring with great tips. Thank you.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for this nice comment, Deb! I have heard some amazing things about the new iPhone 12 Pro, please do let me know how you do with it and the Moment Macro lens. I am particularly interested to know if there is any chromatic aberration - unfortunately I experience a deep aqua to blue chromatic aberration with my XS max with the macro lens attached in some lighting conditions and even without the macro lens in close-up situations.
      I'm so happy you enjoyed the video, as much as I tried to talk about everything involved in taking pictures with the phone and little macro lens, there is always more to explain and more to learn, I hope you have many happy days ahead with your new phone and lens :)

  • @monaibrahim288
    @monaibrahim288 Před 3 lety

    Thank you 🙏

  • @myatnoe6424
    @myatnoe6424 Před rokem

    So lovely 🌹

  • @manuz2700
    @manuz2700 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for a new video! I was looking forward it!

  • @gretchencole296
    @gretchencole296 Před rokem

    Amazing how close you get!

  • @lynnevolga
    @lynnevolga Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Liesl! Much appreciated! I'm not in a position to afford any nice camera equipment, but am loving doing what I can with my smartphone. My new Android phone, which I got in July, came with a 2MP macro lens, so that got me started on the road to macro photography with my phone. I felt the desire to step up the game a little bit, so I got a couple of clip-on macro lenses for my phone, one 15X, one 25X. I have loved discovering that amazing tiny world God has created. Wow! Who woulda thunk!
    Since the first time I caught a cool pose of a jumping spider staring up at me with his 8 eyes, I have found it real hard to kill any little spiders.
    The big ones are still kind of scary to get too close to, and the bees, and the wasps, and the gnarly-looking assassin bugs, and others I'm not sure of... I mean, my fingers are just a couple of centimeters away after all! But I do risk it when I find one that is pretty sluggish. So much fun! Much more of an adventure than I ever imaged. And challenging too--to capture in focus with everything moving.
    I've been able to use the free Snapseed photoediting app to do a bit of focus stacking, using essentially the same process you do.
    What an intriguing and challenging adventure this macro photography hobby has become! I am curious to find out how I'll be able to keep it up during the winter.
    Really, really appreciate your ideas. And those are some spectacular shots you've captured!
    PS Glad to hear your dad has recovered! Amen to that!

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for your wonderful comment, Lynne! I love that you are enjoying your phone camera, that macro feature on your phone sounds great and even better that you're able to boost the macro with a couple of add-ons.
      Yes, I too am still scared of some bugs, but finally no longer afraid of the small jumping spiders :)
      Does it snow where you are in the winter? We rarely get snow, but if we ever do, the phone camera with little macro lens can capture snow flakes so beautifully, it just takes several tries. I found a waterproof surface like an umbrella works well for the snowflakes to fall on, if the umbrella is cold, they won't melt as fast. If you can handle the cold, there should be some very interesting things outside during the winter. I love taking photos of frost as well, I just find it more difficult to get out in the cold the older I get, ha!

    • @lynnevolga
      @lynnevolga Před 3 lety +1

      @@LieslHuddleston Hi Liesl. Yes, we do have real winter. I will definitely try snow flakes on a cold umbrella! And, I too have had small jumping spiders jump on me. But no fear of that now! And sometimes other flies as well. But the scariest was when a big bumblebee (I think that thing is probably some sort of a real big bumblebee) landed right on my hand. I wasn’t even taking his picture! I wanted to flick him away, but just in case he was a stinging-type critter, I waited a few seconds (not calmly on the inside, I tell you), and he flew away peacefully. Today when I was out and about, some sort of fly landed on my pant leg-he has a body that looks like a bee to me, but the face of a fly... I just took the opportunity to take some pics of him, not without slight trepidation.
      Thanks again for the snowflake suggestion. I am also looking forward to your assessment of one of the sort of cheaper lenses. That is closer to the kind of lenses that I use... Thanks!

    • @daicymru5527
      @daicymru5527 Před rokem

      Lynne. Clip on macro lenses 15x and 25x. Where did you get them from please? David

  • @yaupie
    @yaupie Před 3 lety

    Thanks very much for taking your effort to create this video compiling all the important tips of macro photography using mobile phone. Your video is always calming and your photos are very beautiful.
    I have one question. I see many macro photographers like to use flash light. Do you use flash (in DSLR) or little LED (with phone)?

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much! I typed a reply and the internet ate it LOL so I'm not sure if this will come through twice... I have flash equipment and should use it some time, maybe during the darker winter days, but typically I shoot both DSLR and phone without flash. I think flash is great, as long as the light is diffused, I don't like the very contrasty and bright highlight look that flash can produce.

  • @MariusCicu
    @MariusCicu Před rokem

    Hi, what tipe lens did you used ? Looking good

  • @pameladeweese9585
    @pameladeweese9585 Před 3 lety

    just joined, so impressed with content

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Hello Pamela! I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel :) There is a new video out today if you'd like to see :D

  • @daicymru5527
    @daicymru5527 Před rokem

    Your advice Leisl please. I am looking into buying an i-phone 13 pro max as it has a dedicated macro function. Should I but it?

  • @jeremyearl396
    @jeremyearl396 Před 2 lety

    Hello Liesl, my name is Sheila, I find your videos so calming and informative. I too find myself using my iPhone more and more for Macro photography and quite enjoy it. What camera app would you recommend as there are so many. Thank you for what you do.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 2 lety

      Hi, Sheila! I'm so sorry I only just now saw your comment here. I just use the native camera app on my phone. Once in a while I use the Moment app and Snapseed for editing, but not very often. Years ago I liked Camera+ but they don't update that app anymore and it is probably not on the App Store anymore.

  • @kyriamartin503
    @kyriamartin503 Před 3 měsíci

    Does a DSLR do a better job at capturing the whole macro subject in focus (such as the whole ladybug) instead of just part of it?

  • @Billythachikk
    @Billythachikk Před 3 lety

    Actually, Moment has clipon versions as well, I just bought one. It's a bit bulky, but at least now I can use the lenses with or without the case

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      That's awesome, I didn't know that have a clip-on version. I have enjoyed many hours of fun with these little lenses, I'm so thankful for them! I hope the lens attachments will improve over the years, or maybe the phone lenses themselves so we can keep enjoying taking a closer look at the details out there :)

  • @Rinduan
    @Rinduan Před rokem

    Hi, thank you, I got new knowledge, hopefully it will be useful for me. hello, I'm Indonesian. ( rinduan )

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před rokem

      Thanks, I hope you are doing well now with your camera :)

  • @djameleddinebendjedia5210

    How much is the magnification of the olloclip macro lens that you have used in this video?

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 2 lety +1

      Hello :) The Olloclip has 3 different lenses, 7x, 14x and 21x magnification I believe. I tend to use all three and probably did for this video.

  • @sanjeevmaharjan6204
    @sanjeevmaharjan6204 Před 3 lety

    Hello there can you please explain me the difference of v1 and v2 of moment macro lens.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety

      Hello! I'm sorry I just found your question. I'm not sure if you mean the original moment macro lens? Those used to be fitted with a magnetic system, now they have a case that fits on whatever brand of phone they offer for and the lens attaches to that. I heard that they recently started selling one that is a clip-on but I am not familiar with that one.

  • @elke1317
    @elke1317 Před 3 lety

    I bought a macro lens for my phone, after I had seen some of your videos using one. But I don't use it any longer. I love to take macrophotos with my Sony cameras and a good macro lens or with my small Lumix TZ202 I always take with me. They all do a much better job than a lens on a phone. Why should I take photos with my phone? Anyway - thanks for your videos.

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      I totally understand 😆 I have a special love for phone photography because it is what introduced me to nature close up and I love the ease and speed. But yes, big digital cameras are superior. I don't think I'll ever put my phone camera away though, it tends to go with me everywhere.

  • @ReinierRuneScape
    @ReinierRuneScape Před 2 lety

    have you tried making a video of moving insects to then use a video frame as image?
    Like if they move all the time and its hard to photograph them because of that isnt it possible to make a decent/good photo by making a video?

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před rokem

      Hello! I'm sorry for the late reply. Yes, I have tried that in the past, but the quality was not very good. Now I have a newer phone, it might be better I'm not sure, have not tried it yet. :)

  • @AmandaWray-Wrayco
    @AmandaWray-Wrayco Před 2 lety

    How can you get close enough to photograph insects with the moment lens without disturbing them?

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před rokem

      Sorry for the late reply, sometimes they stay still, other times not. If I move in very slowly I will often have success. I also find it a bit scary sometimes, ha! Especially with bees and other stinging insects.

  • @VeranoDulce
    @VeranoDulce Před 3 lety +1

    👍🎥👏🍮🌹

  • @dawalama3689
    @dawalama3689 Před 9 měsíci

    but i can see its not sharp like dslr

  • @BoldJoshua19
    @BoldJoshua19 Před 3 lety

    What aperture do you use usually for such dreamy photos?

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi, Will! I always use the maximum aperture for each lens, so for my 100mm Macro I use f/2.8 for my 100-400mm it's f/4 at 100mm or f/5.6 at 400mm, my 35mm has a max aperture of f/1.4. For my phone, I just use the native camera app, the little macro lens will automatically have a shallow depth of field causing blur around the edges of what is in focus. In my video "Create Dreamy Photography with a Macro Lens" I talk about how I do this, but you can do that with most lenses. Using a shallow depth of field can take a bit of getting used to, as you have to work harder to focus in the right place, but for me it is fun and rewarding. I do admire those who get everything beautifully in focus, I just find myself always hanging around those max apertures :) I hope this helps to answer your question.

    • @BoldJoshua19
      @BoldJoshua19 Před 3 lety

      @@LieslHuddleston Thanks so much for your reply! This answers my question completely. Also, thanks for your tips on focusing. I've been having difficulty focusing with my 150mm macro lens. I'll check out your video. :)

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 3 lety +2

      Will, it took me a long time to get used to my macro lens, I actually had a 60mm macro lens first and thought it was defective and got the 100mm lens only to discover I was still having trouble focusing. Now I use both of those lenses from time to time and though I don't always get it just right, it is a lot easier now than it used to be. I still mess up a lot though. You just have to use it a whole LOT. Use it exclusively over and over and you will get better. I suppose there is always that chance that the focus is off, I have never tested any of my lenses. Hopefully, that is not the case.
      I will get this into a video next year, but one thing I started doing with my 100mm lens was to put my camera in "AI Servo" mode, (“AI Servo” in the Canon World, “AF-C” in the Nikon World) for macro and that helped me a lot, then later I discovered that the manual for my 100mm actually says to do that with the lens! See if the manual for your lens suggests that, or just try it out and see if it makes a difference. You might not notice it right away though, will have to play around a lot and see if there is any improvement.

    • @BoldJoshua19
      @BoldJoshua19 Před 3 lety

      @@LieslHuddleston Thanks so much for your help and advice as always! I greatly appreciate you sharing your expertise.

    • @naomibissell5412
      @naomibissell5412 Před rokem

      @@LieslHuddleston ❤

  • @BoldJoshua19
    @BoldJoshua19 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for these beautiful peaceful videos! I am whanley3 on Instagram. I find some inspiration from your art.

  • @asanmartinjr07
    @asanmartinjr07 Před 2 lety

    Did Olloclip go out of business?

    • @LieslHuddleston
      @LieslHuddleston  Před 2 lety

      Yes, sadly they did go out of business. Moment is still making lenses and some other places but I have not been keeping up with all of them for a while.

  • @iamlyric5600
    @iamlyric5600 Před 3 lety

    i hope you paid those models their dues

  • @alexandrebatistadossantos9108

    A Fazenda

  • @emadmarwan
    @emadmarwan Před měsícem

    no dISCOUNT WAS GIVEN WITH YOUR CODE

  • @daicymru5527
    @daicymru5527 Před rokem

    Absolutely wonderful video full of tremendous advice and help. This is the route I want to go down. God's creation is so amazing and to see it this close up is fantastic Leisl here is a song about Creation. It was sung live in San Diego in 2008. Sorry the video quality is quite poor. czcams.com/video/n2OjBLIGHjc/video.html Mesage from david in the UK.