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An Inexpensive Macro Solution

Macro shots have become a favorite type of shot to take for me and my wife.  Its amazing the detail that would otherwise be overlooked thats displayed in a good focused macro.  Mundane objects take on new life, pollen sitting on a flower’s stamen look like individual pieces of art, and even creepy bugs can look cute.  My wife, who hates spiders, mentioned to me that wolf spiders look almost pretty enough to pet viewed up close.

Unfortunately, on a DSLR frame a good macro setup can run into hundreds of dollars, with the good macro lens starting at $600.  Then there are filters and remote flash gear to add which could run the total just for macro photography up to $1000+.  I’ve been researching options on my new Rebel XS to duplicate the super macro mode of my Canon Powershot S5IS (which ran me just over $300) without the mortgage size price tag.  I think I’ve found a solution that should last me a bit with some practice. Continue reading »