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Photo gear for my macrophotography clinic


When considering taking macro and micro photographs, some specialized equipment is needed to get outstanding images. Most DSLRs, mirrorless digital cameras, and advanced smartphones have this capacity. Smartphones with fast lenses can zoom in close-up to a point. My Nikon DSLR is seen with 18-420mm lens, with a ringlet attached at the end of a barrel. This provides for less shadowing of the subject, such as an insect. A Raynox M 250 2.5x macro lens attaches to the lens front past the ring light. If doing a “live” moving insect, tracking and panning requires a swivel tripod or monopod mount. […]