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Digital Macro & Close-up Photography: New Edition is a practical guide to close-up and macro photography, covering camera and lens choices, lighting, exposure, composition and post-production. Its stated subjects include insects, reptiles, wildflowers and everyday textures.
At a glance
- Covers camera, lens and accessory selection alongside lighting, exposure and shutter speed.
- Includes composition and post-production topics, with examples centred on natural subjects and man-made textures.
- The listing says expensive equipment is not required to begin exploring close-up photography.
Reference price: £16.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings equipment choices and key image-making techniques together in one photography guide.
- Customer feedback describes the content as informative and easy to understand, and praises the writing and pictures.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Ammonite Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 Jun. 2021 |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1781454434 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1781454435 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25.4 x 1.52 x 25.4 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Photographers learning macro or close-up techniques who want guidance on equipment, lighting and exposure.
- Readers interested in photographing insects, reptiles, wildflowers or details in ordinary objects.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a camera, lens or other photography equipment rather than an instructional book.
- Readers looking specifically for a guide to photography subjects outside macro and close-up work.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights informative, easy-to-understand content, strong writing and appealing pictures. This suits readers looking for an accessible guide to the book's stated macro and close-up topics. Ratings are mostly five-star, although a small share are one-star, and the aggregate figures do not explain individual reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and easy to understand.
- Customers praise the writing and pictures.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the book cover?
The listing describes guidance on choosing cameras, lenses and accessories, plus lighting, exposure, shutter speed, composition and post-production.
What subjects are featured?
The described subjects include insects, reptiles, wildflowers and man-made textures, as well as details found in ordinary objects.
Does it require expensive equipment?
The listing says readers do not need to invest in expensive kit to start taking close-up images. It does not specify particular camera or lens requirements.
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