Photography has undoubtedly become one of the key features of today’s phones. We are tired of talking about megapixels, wide angle, telephoto lenses with increasingly powerful zoom … but what about the macro? This type of lens is not given the attention it deserves, being a type of objective that, knowing it and knowing how to use it, can give us quite a bit of play. And today we are going to demonstrate it with several tricks with which you can get to take photos that will truly surprise you.
Macro photography, what is it?
We could say that macro photography is the art of making big small, a discipline that both in photo and video allows you to capture all those details that go unnoticed by the naked eye. The main characteristic of a macro lens is to be able to focus a few centimeters from what we want to photograph, which allows us to capture details that are difficult to appreciate at first.
But you have to know how to use such a tool to really take advantage of it. Let’s say this has a certain learning curve and it’s not just “point and shoot”. For this reason and given that little by little this lens is gaining more prominence in telephony, today we are going to tell you some considerations that you should take into account to take this type of photography, tricks that we will put into practice using one of the phones with the best macro lens in the world. moment: the new Pocophone F2 Pro.
This Xiaomi terminal came to the market just a few weeks ago and although we already did a good review at the time, now we have wanted to express one of the qualities that surprised us the most when trying it: its fantastic macro capture.
Considering also that right now the team is on sale , it is the perfect time to fall in love with your photography and after that take advantage of the offer of the Mi Store , which has it right now (and until next day 21) at 449 euros in its 6 + 128 GB version (with some Mi True Wireless Earbuds as a gift) and at 579 euros in the case of the 8 + 256 GB model (with the Mi True Wireless Earphones Lite under the arm).
Tips and tricks to make better macro photos
These are some of the tips and tricks that you can put into practice when taking macro photos with your phone.
- Know the focus distance of your phone
Knowing the maximum and minimum distance gives you an idea of how close or far you can get from the object you want to photograph. Each lens has its own distances, so what you should be clear about is the one on your phone to focus correctly on what interests you.
If you don’t have the specs on hand, a simple trick you can do is use a tape measure or ruler to detect how close your phone is capable of focusing. Click on the screen over the ruler numbers and discover how far the focus can go – in the video above you can see better what we mean.
- Light up the scene well
Light is always important in photography, but it may be especially relevant here. Why? Well, because when we get too close to an object it is possible that you will cast a shadow on it. To avoid this, it doesn’t hurt to have some extra support, such as the flash light on another phone. Equally, to achieve certain effects or to achieve an improvement of light on stage it can be very useful.
- Play with perspective
Perspective is essential when taking photos and with the macro it is no exception. Precisely this lens lets us play sometimes to get quite great images, but you will have to put your imagination to the matter to find those incredible shots. If the proposal is fun for you, we advise you to get for example with sets of miniature figures like the one you see in the image. You don’t know the game they can give you!
- Look at the details and the textures!
With that ability to capture detail, you will be able to photograph very striking textures that at first glance are not appreciated and that will give you a lot of play to achieve great creative captures. From the surface of an orange to a few drops of oil, passing through the wall of a building, the possibilities are endless.
- Take advantage of nature photography
In nature photography, flowers and insects is how more can be taken from these types of photos. If you want to start experimenting with macro, this type of scenario is fantastic. Of course, we recommend using a tripod and, if possible, with a remote shutter release, so that there is no vibration whatsoever and the image comes out completely sharp.
- Employ manual controls
The macro lens is also active with the manual controls, so take advantage of those options that allow you to manually adjust the exposure, ISO, and even focus when shooting.
- Don’t forget the video option
Finally, don’t forget about the creative options that macro lenses also offer when recording video, where you can also get incredible shots. In the video that you have at the beginning of this article you can see some examples of recordings made with the Pocophone F2 Pro macro lens.
Now all you have to do is put these tips into practice and experiment with everything around you. Listen to us, you will surprise yourself with what you are capable of capturing.
