Macro lens stacking

[Ron Hunter]

Mic Bergsma is in a league of his own with the GoPro. I didn't know the GoPro was capable of shots like the ones in this video. Stacking multiple macro lenses and using the "superwide" effect creates a very dreamy quality to the shot:

https://youtu.be/F1aCbhXhJNQ

[Chuck Engels]

Wow, league of his own is right. I bet Sidd could give him a run for his money though

[sidd finch]

Mic is really really talented. I have watched a lot of his videos and liked them. A couple points to add. When stacking make sure to keep the highest magnification closest to the camera lens and work your way out. for example 5x 3x and 1x where the 5x is closest to the camera.

Second, when you stack macro lenses you need a huge amount of light because you need to get really close to the subject matter. You end up blocking a lot of light when getting so close.

Last, I would try to avoid hand held. Movement is really exaggerated with the macro and the steadier the shot the better.

Thanks for the kind words Mom.........

Sidd

[Chuck Engels]

No one has ever called me Mom before, thanks Sidd

[sidd finch]

So much for reading for comprehension....

Better go check and see if I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

Sidd

[momoffduty]

What?? There is a new Mom Chuck in town??? Now Sidd when are you going to make us a how-to macro GoPro video?

[Ron Hunter]

Now Sidd when are you going to make us a how-to macro GoPro video?

Yes please! I'd also like to see a BTS video of one of your shoots.

[_Paz_]

Hey! Sidd's ants can beat up Mic's ants any day! After all, what has Mic got going for him, except that dazzling smile, broad shoulders, great tan, blonde and blues....