Using the bellows in macro photography…

… can seem a little intimidating, the first time you set eyes on the device. But it needn’t be. In this video I will demystify this amazing contraption and show you how to set it up and use it for your macro shots.

We look at how to mount camera and lens, and present a walkthrough of a bellows workflow, including setting magnification and focusing.

Here is a link to a simple extension/magnification calculator (thanks to Michael Jones for providing this useful tool).

http://thingsupclose.com/tools/extension-tube-magnification-calculator/

The variable "magnification" is looking for the maximum reproduction ratio - for the 50mm Nikon lens I was using, the "magnification" is 0.15X. This number will be found in the specifications published by the maker of your lens.

For more information on Nikon's PB-6 camera bellows, check out my article at: https://www.allanwallsphotography.com/blog/2018/9/10/nikon-pb-6-bellows-the-best-bargain-in-macro-photography-equipment-ever