How to Make a Macro Focusing Light

Measure the circumference of your lens you will be putting the focus light on., Put the paper towel around your lens., Put the 'top' of the cuff at the right angle where you want your light to be., Affix the light onto the cable cuff, however you...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Measure the circumference of your lens you will be putting the focus light on.

    Make sure that the cable cuff can fit around it.

    Depending on the fit, and maybe regardless of the fit, you might want a paper towel to go between the lens and the cuff.
  2. Step 2: Put the paper towel around your lens.

    Depending on the fit of the cuff, you may need to fold it in half or quarters. , You will be fastening the light to it. , In this case, it has been attached using a rubber band.

    Be sure that you will be able to focus the light onto the subject. , Having your camera on a tripod is very helpful here, so that there is little movement. ,,, You should have a good depth of field, as evidenced by this image.
  3. Step 3: Put the 'top' of the cuff at the right angle where you want your light to be.

  4. Step 4: Affix the light onto the cable cuff

  5. Step 5: however you can.

  6. Step 6: Adjust the light until it is focused on the subject and so is the camera.

  7. Step 7: Be sure that your lens is closed down as much as possible.

  8. Step 8: Slow down your speed to about 1/60ths of a second

  9. Step 9: to start with.

  10. Step 10: Take your picture.

Detailed Guide

Make sure that the cable cuff can fit around it.

Depending on the fit, and maybe regardless of the fit, you might want a paper towel to go between the lens and the cuff.

Depending on the fit of the cuff, you may need to fold it in half or quarters. , You will be fastening the light to it. , In this case, it has been attached using a rubber band.

Be sure that you will be able to focus the light onto the subject. , Having your camera on a tripod is very helpful here, so that there is little movement. ,,, You should have a good depth of field, as evidenced by this image.

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