The zoom setting on the flash doesn't apply when you're using a diffuser, only with direct flash - the wider the better usually, depending on the diffuser, but with yours I would definitely experiment and see if you get less of a hotspot with 24mm setting!
Thanks for the tip! Something I hadn't considered and I will be checking out when I'm next doing macro. One of the best things about CZcams is being able to share our tips! Will pin this one for everyone👌👍
Thank you! I'm a complete newbee at photography in general. I've come to an age where have much more time on my hands. I'm a musician myself with 45+ yrs of learning and I still find myself very far from being accomplished in any way. It's a constant process of learning. Beside loving Nature which I consider being The Holy Symphony, I shoot as much as I can to try to get in peace with the basics. I'm watching hours of content everyday as I discover what an infinite universe of discoveries this wonderful art is. So much to discover and so little Time... I found invaluable information in this video, thank you ! I subscribe right away and go enjoy your teachings in your other videos! You sir sure make superb photos.
Hi, thanks so much for watching and for your kind comments. I am really glad you got something from the video. I have to say that the love of being out in nature fuels my photography. Even so, sometimes I find myself forgetting the camera and just savouring those moments in nature that inspire and lift the soul! 🙏👍
Great tips again Scott. I like as you say waiting for the subject to land on a flower that you are already focused on and you have chosen your background and composition before the subject gets there. Cheers Keith
A good stance is one I need to work on. I'm 6'4 and when I get my stance wrong I look like a Raccoon leaving the bars dumpster on a Friday night. 😂 Great video!
That's an image I can't get out of my head!😂 It's worse when you try to correct it in the midle of shooting, had a few near misses with nettles and water in my time😂 Thanks for watching👍
Another top video Scott, Macro is something I've never really done, but this video and your tips would definitely be very beneficial to myself and anyone starting out with Macro. Thanks for sharing Mate, thought it was brilliant. 📸👍🏽
Thanks for your video. I tend to practice every one of your tips with an exception with the flash settings. I'm working on that. One could also entice an insect to visit an area by using things like sugar water, orange slices and so on.
Even though I've been into macro for a number of years now still found some great tips in this video Scott, very much like the new diffuser the dimensions look spot on for invert. photography as you mentioned in the vid. Can see that being a new purchase.! 👍
Glad it was helpful Glenn, sorry for late reply. This comment went to held for review for some strange reason. Not am area I normally check! All the best mate👍
I have seen very many YT videos on the subject, hence very many images, and it appears that many of your images have "hotspots/glare", which means that you need more diffusion - perhaps just a piece of parchment paper on you diffuser would help. Thanks for the tutorial.!
Great tips Scott I don't use flash myself but understand a lot of people do. it certainly helps on dull days. My latest tip for macro is don't worry so much about ISO these days ! The software ie. DXO and even lightroom Denoise is great. Also a tip I have just picked up from Keith Griffin and Roger Hance is to stack photo for depth of field (which they do hand held amazing). Again a new area of tech which if you have the facility on your camera is well worth giving a go, just keep still using your stance tip or use a monopod ! Truly blessed these with the equipment available 😀
Couldn't agree more Mark. I use DXO pureraw and the rrsults are amazing compared to just a few years ago. Will have to look into stacking hand held! We won't have to turn up soon mate😂 Thanks for watching👍
Hi, I usually prefer to shoot on bright but overcast days to effectively remove the harsh shadows. On bright days using the flash does help to balance things out but ideally bright but overcast is the way to go. Thanks for watching 👍
Great video, Scott. I am not able to use my optical view finder to do focus peaking, do you suggest using your live view to get good focus and use focus peaking?
Hi, yes you should be fine using the live view. I have used this method before but don't use it much as I would have to use glasses to see it so find it easier to use the view finder which is set up for my eyes.👍
The zoom setting on the flash doesn't apply when you're using a diffuser, only with direct flash - the wider the better usually, depending on the diffuser, but with yours I would definitely experiment and see if you get less of a hotspot with 24mm setting!
Thanks for the tip! Something I hadn't considered and I will be checking out when I'm next doing macro. One of the best things about CZcams is being able to share our tips! Will pin this one for everyone👌👍
@@scotttilleyphotography it probably won't make a big difference with small diffusers, but it's important with bigger ones.
Speaking of composition, I love the inclusion of the wild skid on the left side of the scene of you explaining each of your tips. 😉
Haha, I just couldn't get away from them!!👍😂
Balance, time, patience and colour. Thank you a wonderful lesson in macrophotography
Many thanks! Hopefully more macro soon🙏👍
It's very good to see the use of simpler flash diffusers, I was really curious to see how the would the photos turns out. Nice video.
Glad it was helpful! I prefer to go the simple route where possible!!👌👍
Thank you! I'm a complete newbee at photography in general. I've come to an age where have much more time on my hands. I'm a musician myself with 45+ yrs of learning and I still find myself very far from being accomplished in any way. It's a constant process of learning. Beside loving Nature which I consider being The Holy Symphony, I shoot as much as I can to try to get in peace with the basics. I'm watching hours of content everyday as I discover what an infinite universe of discoveries this wonderful art is. So much to discover and so little Time... I found invaluable information in this video, thank you ! I subscribe right away and go enjoy your teachings in your other videos! You sir sure make superb photos.
Hi, thanks so much for watching and for your kind comments. I am really glad you got something from the video. I have to say that the love of being out in nature fuels my photography. Even so, sometimes I find myself forgetting the camera and just savouring those moments in nature that inspire and lift the soul! 🙏👍
Great tips again Scott. I like as you say waiting for the subject to land on a flower that you are already focused on and you have chosen your background and composition before the subject gets there. Cheers Keith
Cheers Keith, it can be a long wait using that method but definately worth the wait. Thanks for watching mate🙏👍
A good stance is one I need to work on. I'm 6'4 and when I get my stance wrong I look like a Raccoon leaving the bars dumpster on a Friday night. 😂 Great video!
That's an image I can't get out of my head!😂 It's worse when you try to correct it in the midle of shooting, had a few near misses with nettles and water in my time😂 Thanks for watching👍
Awesome tips and video Scott. Well done mate. Enjoyed watching and seeing yoir images 👍🙏
Cheers Adrian, glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week mate🙏👍
Спасибо Вам! Отличные советы!!!
Many thanks, really glad you found them useful!👍👍👌
Great video and really useful tips - thanks Scott!
Thanks Steve, really glad you found it useful, more coming soon👍Have a great week🙏👍
Another top video Scott, Macro is something I've never really done, but this video and your tips would definitely be very beneficial to myself and anyone starting out with Macro. Thanks for sharing Mate, thought it was brilliant. 📸👍🏽
Thanks Lee, glad you found it useful. Always good to know that the videos are giving some value🙏👍
Thanks for your video. I tend to practice every one of your tips with an exception with the flash settings. I'm working on that. One could also entice an insect to visit an area by using things like sugar water, orange slices and so on.
Hi. Thanks for watching and great tip. I know this method is used a lot for butterflies and moths and can be very effective 👍
I've recently started macro photography and you have given me lots to think about, thank you
Hi, thanks so much for watching, really glad it was helpful. More macro coming soon👍
Super nice video Scott, thanks for sharing your personal tips!!
Thanks Giuseppe hopefully some more macro to come but alas at the minute we are missing out on any hot weather in the UK! 🙏👍
thank you!
You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. There will be more macro to come in the following months!👌👍
Cheers Scott, sound advice. All the best. 👍📷😎
Thanks Rob. Glad it was useful and thanks for watching👍👍
Even though I've been into macro for a number of years now still found some great tips in this video Scott, very much like the new diffuser the dimensions look spot on for invert. photography as you mentioned in the vid. Can see that being a new purchase.! 👍
Glad it was helpful Glenn, sorry for late reply. This comment went to held for review for some strange reason. Not am area I normally check! All the best mate👍
I have seen very many YT videos on the subject, hence very many images, and it appears that many of your images have "hotspots/glare", which means that you need more diffusion - perhaps just a piece of parchment paper on you diffuser would help.
Thanks for the tutorial.!
Interesting! I will explore this on my next macro outing!👌
@@scotttilleyphotography You'll be delighted.
Great tips Scott I don't use flash myself but understand a lot of people do. it certainly helps on dull days. My latest tip for macro is don't worry so much about ISO these days ! The software ie. DXO and even lightroom Denoise is great. Also a tip I have just picked up from Keith Griffin and Roger Hance is to stack photo for depth of field (which they do hand held amazing). Again a new area of tech which if you have the facility on your camera is well worth giving a go, just keep still using your stance tip or use a monopod ! Truly blessed these with the equipment available 😀
Couldn't agree more Mark. I use DXO pureraw and the rrsults are amazing compared to just a few years ago. Will have to look into stacking hand held! We won't have to turn up soon mate😂 Thanks for watching👍
@@scotttilleyphotography Yes it feels like cheating sometimes these days 😃
Thank you,great practical tips!
You're very welcome Dan, thanks for watching🙏👍
Great video and tips.
Thanks for watching. glad you found it useful🙏👍
like your video. Thank you for tips. How do you fight with harsh light?
Hi, I usually prefer to shoot on bright but overcast days to effectively remove the harsh shadows. On bright days using the flash does help to balance things out but ideally bright but overcast is the way to go. Thanks for watching 👍
Great tips thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful! 🙏👍
Great video, Scott. I am not able to use my optical view finder to do focus peaking, do you suggest using your live view to get good focus and use focus peaking?
Hi, yes you should be fine using the live view. I have used this method before but don't use it much as I would have to use glasses to see it so find it easier to use the view finder which is set up for my eyes.👍