I just found this video by chance and I am so excited about it! I just bought a 70x300mm telephoto lens for my camera and I really don't know much about it. I have had my camera for years, but never really played with it. I have been reading and reading and reading about the different function on the camera trying to learn as much as I can. You are by far my savior on earth. I've watched other videos to hopefully get answers to my questions and by the ends of those videos I was more confused than before I watched them. The other videos were too busy getting technical and just laying it on thick. You on the other hand stayed on point and so easy to understand. Your explanations were clear and easy to follow. I found myself taking notes and I plan on using them the next time I take my camera out. I feel like I have gotten great advice from you. I am excited about what else I can learn from your other videos. Thank you so much for your time in making this video!
@dennispenton2052
Жыл бұрын
Great recap Rachel - Aperture / Depth of field relationship & high shutter speeds for macro results. I always enjoy a vibe of relaxation watching your presentations.
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis! 😊
@MVBirdphotos
29 күн бұрын
Thanks, Rachel - very helpful advice!
@kenyalang007
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rachel. I'm just starting out on macro photography and your video is very helpful pre-starting information for me. If I may say so, I also like the way you present things. Very humble, no pretense. You didn't even mind people seeing that you were checking your notes from time to time. Your images speak for themselves. Thanks again.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!! I really appreciate that. Such a nice comment.
@catherinegrimes2308
Ай бұрын
Very good video. You have certainly taken some wonderful photographs. I have a Fujifilm X-S20 mirrorless camera with a 1.5X crop sensor. With this I use a 70-300mm lens and a 1.4X teleconverter to give a maximum equivalent focal length of 630mm. When I go out wildlife photography I can photograph most things with that setup, but it does need sunny days to give the best results. I have manual shutter speed and aperture and use Auto-ISO to give the correct exposure, the camera is set to burst mode and I the shutter is electronic to prevent the mechanical shutter from wearing out. The setup is quite light and portable and I can carry it around for hours without noticing the weight. On reviewing the images it looks like the out of focus areas are more prone to noise, so I need to be more disciplined and must resist the temptation zooming in too much at the expense of depth of field. After upgrading my laptop to 4TB of storage, I will have some proper image processing software installed on it so I can try out advanced software that can reduced noise and upscale the resolution. I think that those techniques will be of great benefit to wildlife photographers.
@lensphotographymx
Жыл бұрын
wow I saw your channel again after a few years and you are more fascinating I love your work and seeing that you continue with the a99ii as I do it only means that it is a great camera!
@wongkenneth4005
2 жыл бұрын
Rachel, your video is like a crash course lesson, so happy to learn tips and tricks form you. Thank you so much sharing.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@jimhamilton8775
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Rachel. I myself am considering doing more macro.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! 😊 Macro is a lot of fun. Thankfully with digital, we can try new things without huge cost!
@patriciazn8471
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel, glad to see you back. I really enjoy close-up photography while discovering the tiny world around me. Your advices are precious (I like the format) and reading the comments is interesting too. Thank you !
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Patricia! The discovery is the best part, I agree! Thanks so much. I’m so glad you liked the video!
@lynnecliffe3056
Жыл бұрын
Good enthusiasm, as usual / valid suggestions / great photos. Thanks.
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynne!!
@GilbertTV
Жыл бұрын
really good tips Rachel ..thank you
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gilbert!
@darrinlalla9008
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best macro tips video I've seen. Thank you for this.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad!! Thanks Darrin. That means a lot.
@davidak_de
11 ай бұрын
Great tips, thank you!
@WestCoastUSA546
2 жыл бұрын
Rachel, I love this teaching format!👍🏻 Please continue it. EXCELLENT IMAGES !🔥
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Cool! I’ll have to make more videos like this then! 😃
@carltanner9065
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Rachel😊 One thing I would add and that's when you take your pics, the best time to take them is when you're breathing out and right near the bottom of your outgoing breath. That's when your hands will be at their steadiest and you have the least tension in your arms and chest. I've been shooting a lot of film lately. Taking pics of everything and anything. I have about 8 or so films to get processed sitting in my fridge!! You hear people saying they struggle to get through a roll of 36, I can go through a roll that size pretty easily!!! Not uncommon for me to take 3 or 4 rolls out on a shoot and go through all of them in an hour or so, but I try to space the shots out😊📸
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
That awesome Carl! And using film… so satisfying! That’s great advice about holding the camera steady. My dad would tell me that too. 👍
@rcgrant9310
2 жыл бұрын
Rachel, I'm so glad I came across your video. Thank you for taking the time to share the detailed tips. The images you displayed throughout this video were great. I look forward to viewing more of your work. You will surely have a positive influence on my photography as I follow your tips. Again, THANK YOU and I love your enthusiasm as it added to the enjoyment of viewing your instructional video!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much!! What a nice comment! 😊
@rozeis28
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you doing well Rachel!! Loving all your videos as always!!!!
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Roslyn 😊
@charlenenagel7962
2 жыл бұрын
Great info here Rachel and wonderful photos! Close-up photography is so much fun. Your insects are great (not easy!) and I love the toad at 17:24 - you can even see the landscape reflected in its eye! Thanks for talking about the issue of cropping. I am always baffled by those who look at this disparagingly. Frankly, it can be loads of fun finding smaller images within an image. Like you said, it's art! Thanks for keeping it playful!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlene!! Really appreciate this.
@tonytfuntek3262
2 жыл бұрын
WOW..those are some great shots. Thanks for sharing and good to see you back.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!!
@jimjanus3710
Жыл бұрын
Great pictures. Your advice is terrific, and you make it easy to understand how to make great photos
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Jim!
@bobrobosborne6849
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of great tips and info! Thank you!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!! 😊
@bobrobosborne6849
2 жыл бұрын
@@RachelLerch --you are so very welcome! As I preferred my 70-300 over my macro lens for closeup work, I ended up selling the macro lens.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobrobosborne6849 Wow! Yeah, as a matter of fact I haven’t used my macro lens much either.
@cindybaker7543
2 жыл бұрын
Wow great images Rachel. And great info on camera settings to capture sharp photos. 💛💚👏💚💛💚💛 Loved all the images.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cindy!! 💚💛💚💛
@robertvarner9519
2 жыл бұрын
Rachel!! Nice to see you're back. I had to check the video release date to make sure that this is a new video. I hear a kind of roughness in your voice. Hope you are in good health. Good advice as usual. You are a favorite of mine. Take care.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Robert! Yes… almost back to full health! 😊👍
@barryjosephson4893
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent information, interestingly presented. You are a good teacher. Thank you.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barry!!
@twin-bridge-gillie
2 жыл бұрын
Good episode Rachel! Excellent advice, and the images provide the proof! Hope to see you soon.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@EdwardKilner
2 жыл бұрын
I used to fail a lot with macro shots. A D7200, Nikon 105mm macro, and frustration. Autofocus was difficult. The crop factor might have made the 105 inappropriate. Now, my Z6ii, same lens (FTZ adapter), and my results are surprisingly better. Still haven’t found the secret to getting those solid black backgrounds, but will do research. I use DXO Photolab 5 and exporting with the full Prime noise processing allows me to use auto ISO maximum at up to 12,000 ( seldom goes that high ) and get great images. With only 24 MP, cropping would seem to be out, but actually it is not bad at all. Nice big pixels seem to work really well and produce an image quality I never dreamed of until I experienced it firsthand. Thanks for your video. It was interesting and the examples were appreciated. More please.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
I like your thoughts on big pixels! The dark background… put your subject in bright light and make sure the background is in the dark. When you expose for the foreground, the area behind fades to black. 👍
@Lottekoen
2 жыл бұрын
Rachel, thank you for the tips and the photos, as always, where great.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Willy!!
@rubyhopper6751
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very good advice.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Ruby! 😊
@juanitakelly3082
2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
So glad Juanita! Thanks!!
@juanlecaros8362
6 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias por tu video, es exelente para entender conmceptos a considerar en el fotografia macro. saludos desde Chile. Thank you very much for your video, it is excellent for understanding concepts to consider in macro photography. greetings from Chile.
@RachelLerch
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Juan!! Greetings! 😊
@1040mediahouse
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I learnt alot from just listening to you
@jimcooke5590
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Rachel, thoroughly enjoyed this episode, thanks for the tips I shall now have a go myself, take it easy see you soon
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
@alandavis9154
Жыл бұрын
I Have been feeling very unispired lately. Tomorrow I will be out in my garden with my camera. Many Thanks
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
I hope it went well!!
@sukij45
Жыл бұрын
love you , thank you
@garyholman8634
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting vlog Rachel. I did change to back button focus about a year ago and it takes a bit of getting used to, but I find it much better now. Not everyone's choice but works well for me. Great vlog! 👍.
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
Hey that’s cool that it works for you. I keep saying I’m going to try it but haven’t yet. It’s good to hear that someone was able to switch successfully!
@aviatorman8
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful and well thought out. Thank you so much Rachel! Exactly what I was looking for being a hand held shooter. The demo images look world class on my big screen TV! Looking forward to the demo on location!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad!!! And thank you! I love macro and like you, love handheld photography!
@aviatorman8
2 жыл бұрын
@@RachelLerch it’s so liberating. I think I used the tripod one or twice in the past two years. Handheld is the way to go!
@denisroy81
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I find that using back button focus helps for quick focusing. Also helps control camera movement.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard a lot of people say that. 👍👍 Maybe I’ll try it!
@denisroy81
2 жыл бұрын
@@RachelLerch You definitely should give it a try. Not partially pressing the shutter button for focus is a game changer.
@rogerplested9484
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you liked it.
@52788653
2 жыл бұрын
Great job, Im kind of new to this, and i like your advice on how you do it. thanks alot.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful!
@eltinjones4542
Жыл бұрын
Some great tips there Rachel I've been shooting birds recently using Manual but with ISO on auto and it works really well. I'm now going to try this on macro shooting using some of your tips also. I use a crop sensor Nikon D7200 because my full frame D800 is not as responsive and far too slow.
@RachelLerch
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Eltin! 👍👍
@Outandaboutwithpoggy
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel, Mike, West Bromwich, not been on YT for quite a while, just wondered if Tim still had his channel as I can no longer find him, hope you and your family are all keeping well, Regards Mike
@RachelLerch
6 ай бұрын
Yes he does Mike! @timday
@Bobcat-1967
2 жыл бұрын
You should do a macro critique.
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh! That would be fun!
@cesurkarakus209
3 ай бұрын
I found an old bridge-camera for really good price. It has 40x zoom and 1cm minimum focus distance in Macro mode. Can I use it for Macro Photography? Model: Fujifilm Finepix S8200
@user-dp3wz5ex4u
2 жыл бұрын
очень красиво!
@aomedina3844
Жыл бұрын
it's the pixel size that counts...related to megapixels.
@rrrosecarbinela
2 жыл бұрын
Very good advice. I'll add one bit: Intentional Camera Movement is a thing, and sometimes "missed" photos can be cool. I also don't mind a little wing blur on butterflies -- that can look really cool. :)
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
This is great advice!! Definitely a good addition to the list! 👍
@divinerdetective44
2 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks! Love the floral sheer curtains as well, do you recall where you got them?
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
I think maybe Amazon? 😁😁
@bravomike1969
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel thank you for this very well done and informative video. I am getting into macro photography and will be upgrading my Dslr Nikon to a mirrorless one. I’m torn between the 24mp or the 45mp versions. Just curious about what size SD card do you recommend for the 24mp and 45mp camera?
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
For my 42mp camera I use 32 and 64 gb cards, but I do also put video on them. They do hold a lot! A nee camera sounds exciting!! I think you’ll love it either way.
@brucetrue
Жыл бұрын
I hope you are alright. No video in more than 2 months. Be well number 1.
@jccreative6681
2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Is that an alpha SLT? I still use one!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
It is!!! That’s awesome that you have one too! I love it!
@daniellegrandpa
Жыл бұрын
New episodes twice weekly ???????
@chung6962
2 жыл бұрын
very useful!
@RachelLerch
2 жыл бұрын
So glad!!
@bobcohen4008
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips. A somewhat minor point - not all memory cards are SD cards.
@WestCoastUSA546
2 жыл бұрын
That's not the point of this video. Use whatever memory card you use
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