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Reverse Lens ShootReverse Lens Shoot
All shots must be taken using a reverse lens. Images should all be extreme close-ups taken at creative angles. Play around with lighting...can use natural light, light tables, other sources. USE MANUAL MODE AND MANUAL FOCUS. TRIPOD RECOMMENDED. Also be very, very close to your subject. |
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Source: Mr. C; Macro 60mm; F-1.4 w/reverse lens
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*Note: Your camera's light meter and other readings are disabled when using a reverse lens. This means that:
- You can only focus by physically moving the camera forward or backward.
- Aperture has to be set physically on the lens dial itself, not on the camera
- Shutter speed and ISO are still controlled by the camera
- Only "trial & error" will guide you as to what your settings should be.
SHOT LIST
Image #1: Picture of text (i.e. a single letter, word, or line in focus)
Image #2: Eyeball photography! (ensure your subject is still)
Image #3: "What am I?" image (a close-up of an object taken in such a way that we may not know what it is
Image #4: Your choice
Image #5: Your choice
TIP: You can achieve incredibly shallow depth of field using this lens when fully open (at F/2). You have to set the aperture manually, though.
- You can only focus by physically moving the camera forward or backward.
- Aperture has to be set physically on the lens dial itself, not on the camera
- Shutter speed and ISO are still controlled by the camera
- Only "trial & error" will guide you as to what your settings should be.
SHOT LIST
Image #1: Picture of text (i.e. a single letter, word, or line in focus)
Image #2: Eyeball photography! (ensure your subject is still)
Image #3: "What am I?" image (a close-up of an object taken in such a way that we may not know what it is
Image #4: Your choice
Image #5: Your choice
TIP: You can achieve incredibly shallow depth of field using this lens when fully open (at F/2). You have to set the aperture manually, though.