Our 2019 and 2020 Owlcam footage has been recorded with a combination of miniature Sony Effio 700TVl cameras and cheap waterproof HD 1080P 3000TVL cameras, like the ones illustrated. All of the video has been captured either on an 8 channel AHD 1080N DVR like the one illustrated, connected to the cameras by lots of […]
Macrophotography needs a lot of light. If you are using extension tubes, you will lose light and Depth of Field. The extension tubes work well in good light conditions, but when it is a bit dull, you need some help. One of the best options is a ring flash. There are many to choose from, […]
We have decided that we are going to focus on squeezing as much as we can out of entry level DSLRs and budget accessories. All the images you see on this site have been taken either on Greg’s Canon 650D; pictured), which he has had for years, or Cara’s EOS 200D. We can achieve some […]
One way to improve your macro capabilities without breaking the bank buying expensive lenses, is to invest in some extension tubes. We opted for the Viltrox extension tubes illustrated, which rolled in at around 20-25 Euros. The effect of these tubes is to change the focal length of you lens in way that enables you […]
The intervalometer is a great bit of kit that enables you to trip the shutter release wirelessly, or set up repeated shots at set intervals. I have used this shutter release to remotely shoot birds on the bird feeder, suing a tripod. I have also used the intervalometer to take multiple shots of the milky […]
