Reverse Lens Technique/ Macro

[Freya Coursey]

I recently got a reverse lens adapter for my 18-55mm kit lens to attach to my canon 600D. I tried taking photos of a house spiders, but found it extremely difficult! I'd love to be able to take awesome close-ups of bugs! Any tips? I have a gorillapod and regular tripod.

[Martin]

Have you tried focusing with live view? have not used a reverse lens , but have taken shot some pics with close up filters and found it best to manual focus with these,

[Dave Schofield]

reversing the lens you gotta get real close, so set the focus and move in physically until you're like 2-5cms away from the subject.

[Jase]

Use the self timer to reduce the amount of camera movement, even if using a tripod.

[Freya Coursey]

@chewyteeth @jase_h Thanks! @esox Yes, I do use live view :)

[Jenn]

I've got one and I love it. It's hard, you need lots of light and patience. I've never used a tripod with it though...I hate them!

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

What @chewyteeth said! You have to get super duper close - like centimetres away! And always have plenty of light (but not a flash - it will cast a shadow over your subject). Try turning the focus and zoom rings too - they will get you nearer (or further) from the subject and also provide greater (or less) magnification. :)

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

I tag all of my reverse lens macro photos - check them out here :) http://365project.org/tags/reverse%20lens%20macro

[Glendq]

@shutterbugger
i understand about tripods.
i have a good one and I have used it but it makes me feel all awkward and stiff.
glad to know i am not the only with who loves my camera but not the tripod.
this is a super duper photo

[Freya Coursey]

Thanks everyone!

[Mary]

I'm not very technical so all I do is remove the lens and turn it around and shoot!