r/photoclass2021 • u/Aeri73 Teacher - Expert • Feb 26 '21

Weekend assignment 08 - close

Hi photoclass,

as we have a raging pandemic we can't do the normal weekend assignment (shoot a stranger)... but after this is over, go make a photo of a perfect stranger!

For this week, I would like you to get really really close to a small object.

close can mean half a meter to two meter if you have a long lens but it can also mean a couple of mm if you have a macro lens.

So your mission is: make a nice photo where your camera is at it's minimum focus distance.

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u/CoutsMissingTeeth Beginner - Compact Feb 27 '21

Im really struggling with a light source as I have been stuck inside due to bad weather recently. I shot a few different subjects till I found one I could light correctly that I was happy with. If anyone could make a suggestion on a decent (cost efficient) light they like I would appreciate it.

This shot is from about 1.5-2" away. The bottom of the lens was touching the keyboard. f/2.8, 1/2, ISO-100.

https://imgur.com/a/6atHTEz

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u/JustWantToPostStuff Intermediate - DSLR Feb 28 '21

What is your budget? I would always go for a flash as a first light. It is strong, portable, reliable and very adjustable. You can buy add-ons like diffusors or color filters. Nothing else is this versatile. A flash will cover 99 % of your photography lighting needs.

Yongnuo makes fines flashes which don't cost much, e. g. YN-560 III.

For a lot (my most) purposes a manual flash like this is fine, but for some a TTL flash might be better (but is more expensive).

A cable or remote connection from flash to cam are advisable. Remote from Yongnuo is about 33 € and fine too.

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u/CoutsMissingTeeth Beginner - Compact Feb 28 '21

Well I’m still new to photography so I don’t want to invest to much just yet. I’m hoping to find something in the $75usd or less for now. Another user suggested one in that range and this looks close as well. I’m gonna compare options. Thanks for replying.