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Guide to macro clip-on lenses

Writer's picture: Kendrick NakamuraKendrick Nakamura

🚧 Work in progress


The Apexel 100mm is the current best on the market - $35 on amazon, or $15 on aliexpress (but with a month delivery, click the one that looks the same as the amazon link)



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How to take good macro video with your phone

This will vary a lot by your phone, so we've compiled a few different examples of a macro video workflow from experienced shooters below:


Crypticz' macro video workflow


Kendrick's macro video workflow


 

General macro video tips

Recommended accessories

Making the most of your depth of field

Keep the eye in focus

 

Troubleshooting

The phone switches away from the lens you want to use

The video is partially blurry

There is a white cast on the video

It looks like the ant has a dent, even though it clearly doesn't.

The video looks over-processed



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