How to take macro shots with mobile phones: 10 tips and hot topics
With the continuous upgrading of mobile phone photography functions, macro photography has become a hot spot for users. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the techniques of macro photography with mobile phones, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Recent hot macro photography topics
| Ranking | topic | heat index | platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iPhone 15 Pro macro measurement | 9.8 | |
| 2 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra microscope function | 9.5 | Douyin |
| 3 | Comparison of external macro lenses for mobile phones | 8.7 | Station B |
| 4 | Insect Macro Photography Tips | 8.2 | little red book |
| 5 | water drop macro creative photography | 7.9 | Zhihu |
2. Six core skills for macro photography with mobile phones
1.Equipment selection: Mainstream flagship mobile phones are equipped with macro modes, such as iPhone's "Super Macro", Huawei's "Super Macro", etc. Some models require an external lens to achieve better results.
2.light control: Macro photography has extremely high light requirements. It is recommended to use a ring fill light or natural side light to avoid overexposure caused by direct strong light.
| Light type | Applicable scenarios | Performance score |
|---|---|---|
| natural scattered light | Outdoor plant photography | ★★★★★ |
| Ring fill light | Indoor still life photography | ★★★★☆ |
| Side backlight | Photographing transparent objects | ★★★☆☆ |
3.Focus tips: After tapping the screen to lock the focus, you can manually fine-tune the distance. It is recommended to use a tripod to maintain stability and the anti-shake function must be turned on at all times.
4.Parameter settings: Lower the ISO in professional mode (100-400 is recommended) and increase the shutter speed appropriately (above 1/125s). RAW format can be turned on for some scenes to retain more details.
5.creative composition: Popular composition methods include central symmetry (suitable for water drops), diagonal lines (suitable for insect tentacles), white space (suitable for close-ups of flowers), etc.
6.post processing: Use Snapseed or Lightroom to improve sharpness and local contrast, but avoid over-processing that destroys the natural texture.
3. Top 5 popular macro photography themes in 2023
| theme | difficulty | Equipment requirements | Popular platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| dew/water drops | ★★★ | Basic macro function | Douyin, Kuaishou |
| Insect compound eyes | ★★★★★ | External microscope lens | Station B, Weibo |
| floral texture | ★★☆ | Mobile phone native macro | little red book |
| jewelry details | ★★★★ | Ring fill light equipment | Zhihu |
| Electronic product PCB | ★★★☆ | High magnification macro lens | Digital Forum |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if there is no professional macro mode?
A: You can try "digital zoom + post-cropping", or use an external wide-angle lens to shoot in reverse (requires a fixed device)
Q: How to avoid blurry macro shots?
A: ①Ensure sufficient light ②Use a tripod ③Turn on voice control/timer shutter ④Post-sharpening process
Q: Which brands of mobile phones have outstanding macro functions?
A: According to the latest reviews:
①Huawei Mate60 series (nearest focus 4cm)
②iPhone 15 Pro (automatically switches to macro)
③Xiaomi 14 Ultra (microscope function)
④vivo X100 Pro (Zeiss Macro)
5. Summary
Mobile phone macro photography is undergoing technological innovation, and recent hot topics show that users’ demand for creative macros continues to grow. By mastering the equipment characteristics, light application and post-production techniques, ordinary users can also take professional-level macro photos. It is recommended to pay more attention to popular macro topics on various platforms to get the latest shooting inspiration.
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