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#1 Offline Major - Posted July 7 2018 - 6:52 PM

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#2 Offline CoolColJ - Posted July 8 2018 - 5:39 PM

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The only cheap camera I can think of with macro capabilities out of the box would be the Olympus TG-5

Even the earlier models of the series, Tg3 TG4 etc are similar and cheaper second hand

Then you just need to figure out lighting and flash diffusion

some Tg5 vids




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Edited by CoolColJ, July 8 2018 - 5:43 PM.

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#3 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 8 2018 - 7:46 PM

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Even cheap cameras may be adapted for macro with lens coupling. You just have to buy a coupling ring that fits your camera and fits any vintage lens you can get your hands on. I'm too poor for macro lenses, so I rely on this technique pretty heavily. If you want to go for a camera with interchangeable lenses, it can get a little pricier, but that opens up the possibility for other cheap macro alternatives like extension tubes and lens reversing. This was made with a mid-range camcorder and an old Minolta 58mm lens coupled over it:



But another important thing to keep in mind is lighting. You can have the best lenses and camera in the world, but without bright, diffuse light, macro will often look pretty "meh". You can find used flashes for pretty cheap, and they generally come with more than one way to interface with your camera (i.e. PC sync cables for use with most camera brands). Diffusion can be assisted with reflectors or by draping tissue paper over the front of the flash.


Edited by Batspiderfish, July 8 2018 - 8:16 PM.

If you've enjoyed using my expertise and identifications, please do not create undue ecological risk by releasing your ants. The environment which we keep our pet insects is alien and oftentimes unsanitary, so ensure that wild populations stay safe by giving your ants the best care you can manage for the rest of their lives, as we must do with any other pet.

 

Exotic ants are for those who think that vibrant diversity is something you need to pay money to see. It is illegal to transport live ants across state lines.

 

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#4 Offline CoolColJ - Posted July 8 2018 - 10:17 PM

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Well a Raynox 250 or 150 (less magnification, but easier to use with high zoom lens) and a second hand super zoom camera, like a Canon Sx40 HS can be pretty cheap
Something with 100mm or more lens




Edited by CoolColJ, July 8 2018 - 10:20 PM.

Current ant colonies -
1) Opisthopsis Rufithorax (strobe ant), Melophorus sp2. black and orange, Pheidole species, Pheidole antipodum
Journal = http://www.formicult...ra-iridomyrmex/

Heterotermes cf brevicatena termite pet/feeder journal = http://www.formicult...feeder-journal/


#5 Offline Major - Posted July 9 2018 - 5:35 PM

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