Mobile Phone Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube The know-how and expensive equipment needed to get started with macro can often put people off, but it doesn’t have to be this way! With only a couple of inexpensive smartphone lenses, mobile phone macro photography is a fantastic way to get started with macro. (It’s…
Festive Photography Tips – Watch on YouTube Christmas is a great time for macro photography. Hopefully, some new camera gear is under the tree, and now is time to start playing with it. There will be lots of colour, light and ornaments on display to act as subjects… tis’ the season for macro! In this…
Hi all, Sam here, I hope everyone is doing well over Christmas and most importantly staying safe. 2020… a year to forget for most of us, but not for Adaptalux as we have continued to grow and improve. None of us could have predicted that Coronavirus would dominate the year for all of us and…
Abstract close-up photography with a Pin Art board. – Watch on YouTube Abstract close-up photography and macro photography are an artform. Blending light, texture patterns, and colour together can create all kinds of images. Images created with a classic desk toy from the 80s and 90s adds a little dash of nostalgia too! Abstract close-up…
Find new macro photography inspiration at home. – Watch on YouTube We can all get an artistic block from time to time. It’s hard to generate new ideas, inspiration and motivation to keep exploring your photography skills. In this article, we have put together 4 methods that you can use to generate new macro photography…
The Photography Deck The photography deck is a super useful camera reference sheet, printed on a deck of uniquely designed playing cards. They are now available in our online store. SHOP NOW As many of you know, the Adaptalux Studio started out as a Kickstarter project. We regularly support other creators to make their ideas…
Why you need a PURE light source for UV fluorescence photography – Watch on YouTube If you have found your way to this article, it’s likely you have seen some UV fluorescence images before. What you may not realise is that not all fluorescent objects are created equal. The question is if one can purchase…
Creative feather macro photography with water drops. – Watch on YouTube Feathers of all kinds harbour some amazing detail. Details that can be revealed simply by getting close enough with a macro lens. In this tutorial, we are taking a look at some creative feather macro photography using colourful lighting and water drops! Creative…
Abstract Macro Photography: Geometric Hexagon Art – Watch on YouTube For the first time on our blog, we have a fully 3D printed macro photography subject! Today we are creating some colourful geometric hexagon art using a simple 3D printed toy. Geometric Hexagon Art As you may know from some of our previous tutorials, we…
Photographing a Kiwi under UV Light – Watch on YouTube Many different plants, insects and objects fluoresce (glow) under ultraviolet light. An entire genre of photography is dedicated to capturing the unseen glow from subjects. In this article, we will be walking through some ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UVIVF) photography, by taking a look at a…
Ferrofluid on Screws = Amazing Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube If you have never seen this amazing magnetic liquid before, keep scrolling, it’s amazing stuff. In this article, we are putting ferrofluid on screws. Using some lighting and a macro lens, we can get up close for some incredible abstract macro photography opportunities. What…
How to beat depth of field in macro photography – Watch on YouTube Depth of field in macro photography is one of the biggest hurdles that can stop people in their tracks. In this article, we are going to explore a well-known technique to combat the extremely shallow depth of field faced when taking close-up and…
Hello all, I hope everyone has been having a good summer/winter since the last update, despite the social challenges this year has presented us with. I would like to drop everyone an update with regards to how this project is progressing. As many of you are aware, the Flash products will now be radio-controlled as…
Bubble Macro Photography Tutorial using Hand Sanitiser Gel – Watch on YouTube We love bubble photography here at Adaptalux. It’s a really fun way to get creative and explore light and colour to create amazing abstract photography! Hand sanitiser gel makes for a great subject for our bubble macro photography. We shot bubbles…
Poppy Seed Pod Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube You may be more accustomed to having your poppy seeds adorn bread crusts or bagels, but today we are exploring their origin! In this macro photography tutorial, we are going to explore some poppy seed pods, both inside and out. 1 White Lighting Arm…
Bell Pepper Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube While shooting Fruits in a previous article, we discovered the wonders of the interior of the pepper. It’s so interesting, bell pepper macro photography needed to become a shoot of its own. With some simple lighting and some sneaky angles into the pepper, you can get some…
Coloured Pencil Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube In this article, we are going to use some coloured pencil shavings to create some macro mountainscapes! Any kid that has ever sat in class sharpening crayons knows that the perfect spiral is a thing of beauty. Today we are going to use some photographic techniques to…
Fruit Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube In this article, we are taking a look at a whole bunch of fruit under the macro lens. Getting close up to reveal details of a subject is great fun and if you get a lovely smoothly, fruit salad or jug of sangria at the end… well…
Hello everyone, Apologies for the radio (hint hint) silence over the past few months. This year has been quite the ride, hasn’t it? Coronavirus has brought with it many unexpected challenges over this unprecedented time. I hope everyone is well and staying safe as things slowly start going back to the new normal. This update is a…
Action Figure Photography tips – Watch on YouTube Action figure and toy photography is a great way to explore your creativity and imagination. Step back to a time when toys like these were “real” and you could imagine their lives, put them in situations and make stories. We can do all of this as photographers,…
Colourful Dandelion macro photography – Watch on YouTube Dandelions are a common flower, and a common subject to try out in macro. As summer approaches, they come out in force, spreading their seeds in the breeze. If you can find a dandelion clock intact before these seeds blow away, try bringing it indoors for some…
Simple flower photography tutorial with Tulips – Watch on YouTube Tulips have a very recognisable silhouette. Rather than go exploring the insides of the flower as we did in our recent hellebore shoot, we wanted to capture the iconic shape of the tulip. We have put together a simple flower photography tutorial to walk you…
Watch on YouTube – 5 macro photography project ideas for 2020 It’s been almost a year since our last top 5 macro photography ideas post so if you in need of some inspiration for 2020 and beyond, you have come to the right place. Here we are going to take a look at our favourite…
Beautiful abstract paper photography tutorial! – Watch on YouTube Macro photography comes in many different flavours. Some like to explore the natural world, some make elaborate scenes from figurines and others enjoy anything that can be done on a Sunday afternoon at home. However, we all have something in common – our love for the…
Creating Abstract Macro Photos using Metal Shavings! – Watch on YouTube The Adaptalux Studio uses quite a few CNC machined parts. Turning parts like this creates a lot of interesting metal offcuts known as swarf. Today, we are exploring the joys and challenges of shooting abstract macro photos using metal shavings and creative lighting! Creating…
Creative Lighting for Flower Photography – Watch on YouTube The Hellebore is a beautiful flower for some macro photography experimentation. We set out to make the most of the pink and purple pattens of the petals in this shoot. We have used a couple of techniques to get light into the flower to illuminate it…
Electronic circuit board photography – Watch on YouTube Electronics, specifically PCBs, come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Because of this, they can make really interesting macro photography subjects. In this article, we will be using electronic circuit board photography to create cityscapes and aerial shots of futuristic miniature cities! Firstly, you can find…
Ultraviolet lichen macro photography – Watch on YouTube Lichen is a pretty common find in UK woodland. The particularly easy to find variety is the kind we are shooting today – Xanthoria parietina, aka Common Orange, or Maritime Sunburst Lichen. Grab a few hedge cuttings with this stuff growing and lets delve into some ultraviolet…
Watch on YouTube – How to shoot black background product photography One of the most common questions we get resulting from our blogs and tutorials is “How do you get a black background in your photographs?”. We don’t often show how it’s done, and we never use a black backdrop. The reason for that? It’s…
Watch on YouTube – Using potpourri for colourful creative macro photography A lot of homes have at least a little Potpourri, but not everyone uses their dried out plant matter for photography. Creative macro photography comes in all shapes and sizes, just like Potpourri! That’s what makes this such an interesting macro photography subject -…
Hi all, Sam here, I hope you are all having a fantastic Christmas so far. 2019 is now coming to an end so I thought this would be a good opportunity to summarise our achievements this year! Here is a roundup of eveything that happened within the world of Adaptalux… Product Improvements Adaptalux Studio continues…
Watch on YouTube – 5 Tips for better BOKEH in macro photography Bokeh is a very cool effect to use in your photography. Taking advantage of bokeh in macro photography in particular can be a really interesting way to make your shots more eye catching and interesting. Let’s take a look at 5 tips to…
Watch on YouTube – LEGO Star Wars Toy Photography The new Star Wars film “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is in cinemas this December, so we wanted to find some inspiration in the saga and bring it to our own macro photography. In this article, we are looking at some tecniques to shoot some…
Watch on YouTube – Abstract Knife & Fork Photography Light is amazing, and reflections more so. We love shooting reflective objects, it can add some challenge to a shoot, but also creates some spectacular effects. In this shoot we are trying to get some abstract macro shots, using knife and fork photography! Abstract Knife &…
Watch on YouTube – Shaving foam bubble macro photography tutorial Shaving foam bubbles are tiny. Really tiny. That makes them the perfect challenge for macro photographers who would like a subject to shoot indoors this winter. However, this is an easy subject to shoot at home, and can create some cool abstract stills and video!…
Watch on YouTube – An introduction to lighting for macro photography Lighting for Macro Photography. Macro lighting comes in a few different flavours, which one suits your style of photography the most depends on what you are shooting. Today we are going to take a look at some of the terms that you may…
Watch on YouTube – Lighting flowers using a flexible macro flash system Of course, flowers are already beautiful. When trying to photograph them though, certain technical hurdles can get in the way. How do you get light down into the right spots? Do you use flash, continuous or natural light? Well with our new Flash…
Note:- Thanks to your support, we have now raised over ÂŁ55,650 on Kickstarter, smashing our funding goal! Be sure to head on over to the campaign for the full details. The Adaptalux Xenon Flash Lighting Arms are now available on Pre-Order on our store. CLICK TO GO TO THE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN It would mean a…
Watch on YouTube – Macro Peacock Feather Photography with Water Droplets In this tutorial we are looking at some tips to get the most out of a common subject, feathers! Macro peacock feather photography is a great way to get beautiful images full of colour with lots of details. So grab your feathers and let’s…
Watch on YouTube – Macro Water Drop Photography with Pluto Trigger With xenon flash coming to the Adaptalux Studio System and prototype arms ready to play with, it’s time for something we have been wanting to try for a long time, macro water drop photography with Pluto Trigger. With flash lighting and an advanced trigger…
Today, we are proud to be announcing a new product that is very close to my heart. Since the very first Kickstarter campaign in 2015, many photographers have asked us to bring xenon flash to the Adaptalux Studio. So, for the last few years we have been working very hard to achieve exactly that. Introducing…
Watch on YouTube – A guide to creating amazing space photos using marbles. In this tutorial we’re going to be creating some amazing space photographs with planets, stars and nebulae. You don’t need a spaceship, or even a telescope. As macro photographers, we are going to be using marbles to create the planets! If you…
Watch on YouTube – Macro Flower Photography – Gypsophila Macro flower photography is likely one of the most popular genres out there. Flowers come in all shapes and sizes, giving photographers a lot of variety to choose from. And that’s our challenge today… size. Macro Flower Photography – Gypsophila Gypsophila flowers are very very small,…
Watch on YouTube – Plant Macro Photography’s Secret Subject (With a surprise visitor!) If you enjoy a bit of garden and plant macro photography, there may be one simple subject you are overlooking. A subject that surrounds most of us all the time, but is so often ignored. Can you guess what it is? It’s…
Watch on YouTube – Solar System Marble Photography The scale of our solar system, the galaxy and the universe is hard to comprehend. The distances involved in exploring even our own solar system mean that nobody alive today will be able to photograph stars and planets with total freedom (unless we are counting probes?). What…
Watch on YouTube – Close-Up Crystal & Mineral Photography Tips A lot of the time, getting closer can reveal the amazing details of a subject. This is always more apparent when light interacts with a subject in unique ways. Today we are looking at 3 crystal formations that geologists will be familiar with. However, the…
Watch on YouTube – Shooting macro videos and images with Iron Filings We are big fans of magnets! Our products make great use of them to ensure everything is easy to use and works seamlessly. We also have great fun using magnets to create interesting macro photography subjects. This week we have been playing around…
We are very proud to have the Adaptalux Studio in the hands of many experts around the world. Don Komarechka is one of the worlds most talented and popular macro photographers and we are very excited to be included in his new macro photography book. In this article, Don shares his experiences using our UV…
Watch on YouTube – Eryngium (thistle) – plant macro photography tips After looking at the beautiful Clematis a couple of weeks ago, we wanted to explore another flower. The Eryngium thistle we are shooting today is a really interesting macro photography subject. It provides lots of colour, interesting spikes and textures, and lots of unique…
Watch on YouTube – 5 macro photography subject ideas to try at home If you don’t check in with us regularly here on the Adaptalux blog you may have missed a few amazing shots from the last 6 months or so. Don’t worry though, here we are taking a look at our top 5 macro…
Watch on YouTube – Clematis Flower Photography Tutorial As we move into the summer here in the UK, we are going to be shooting more flowers! Let’s begin with a pretty common one with this Clematis flower photography tutorial. Lets take a quick look at how we got these shots! Clematis Flower Photography Tutorial The…
Watch on YouTube – Abstract Macro Photography with Ferrofluid We couldn’t blame you if you’ve never heard of Ferrofluid. Unlike a lot of our other macro photography subject ideas, Ferrofluid is hardly a common household item. In fact, this magnetic black liquid was invented by NASA! They needed a way to manipulate liquids in zero…
Watch on YouTube – Ecommerce product photography lighting techniques Getting started with white background product photography can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. However, with the right preparation and know-how, you can shoot studio style product shots at home in no time! This is our step by step guide on getting Ecommerce product photography lighting…
Watch on YouTube – Wedding Ring Photography Tutorial Reflective subjects are difficult to work with. Anyone that has tried to shoot jewellery or rings will know the struggle of reflections and the loss of detail from having the wrong lighting available. In our latest shoot, we used the Adaptalux Studio to capture an engagement ring and it…
Watch on YouTube – Moss Photography Tutorial with water droplets! When Sam suggested we shoot a moss photography tutorial, it’s safe to say there was some scepticism with how much there would be to see. However, Sam has shot moss before using the early prototypes of the Adaptalux Studio… So he knew how interesting it…
Watch the Video on YouTube – Shooting Fluorescent Flowers Under Ultraviolet Light Before you get started, you may wish to read our Introduction to UV fluorescent photography, a breakdown all about UV photography. When it comes to choosing a subject for ultraviolet induced visible fluorescence photography (UVIVF), fluorescent flowers are a pretty good starting point. Most living…
Watch on YouTube – Oil and Water Photography How-to Guide If you have a macro lens, and you haven’t tried oil and water photography before you are missing out. We have already covered other kinds of bubbles in our dish soap bubble tutorial, but we think this way is easier for beginners. This method of…
Watch on YouTube – Dried Leaf Macro Photography Tips & Tricks Leaves are a popular macro photography subject, we featured them first in our recent Ideas and Inspiration post. However, when dried out, leaves present a brand new challenge for macro photography enthusiasts. With no more vivid green colour, trying to get a dried leaf…
Watch on YouTube – LEGO Photography Lighting with Lasers! It’s a dark, rainy night in LEGO City, dimly lit street corners have become a haven for crime. Our protagonist waits patiently outside the cinema for his target… LEGO Film Noir If you hadn’t guessed by that foreboding intro line, we have been immersing ourselves in…
To continue our series of Adaptalux experiences from professional photographers (read Tonya Wilhelm’s thoughts here), we put an Adaptalux Starter pack in the hands of world renowned photographer Simon Norfolk. He asked to use an Adaptalux Studio to aid in his recent assignment to shoot archaeological artefacts in Jerusalem. Read on to see what Simon…
Watch on YouTube – A creative macro photography lighting tutorial with pocket watches If you have been to see us at The Photography Show in Birmingham, you might recognise this subject. It’s one of our favourites for showing off what you can do with some creativity and the right lighting. Lighting is exactly what we…
Watch on YouTube – How to Photograph Coins Coins are a popular macro photography subject due to their abundance. Everyone has them, and therefore there are a multitude of methods on how to photograph coins. Today we are taking a look at a couple of options to get you started. When talking about how to…
LED macro lighting is one of the many means to light a photograph. We see xenon strobes in studios and natural light for landscapes, but what do LEDs offer for macro photographers? Van Gogh had paint, while as photographers, we have light to colour our canvas. The source of that light is as important as…
Watch on YouTube – Macro Pine Cone Photography For those of you familiar with Adaptalux Studio, you will recognise this subject as one that takes pride of place on the studio homepage as an example of what our kit can do. Pine cones are easy to find in most places, and can make for some really…
Buying Christmas gifts for photographers can be a struggle. Without inside knowledge of the craft, it can be a bit of a minefield. As photographers ourselves, we know what we would like for Christmas, so here is a look at our top Christmas gifts for photographers in 2018. Lets start with lower cost gifts and…
What does a macro lens do? Probably a question we all ask in the early stages of learning about photography. It’s not overly obvious before getting hands on, looking through the viewfinder and exploring the macro world. Let’s try to shed some light on macro as a genre, and why macro lenses are important. macro…
Watch on YouTube – Macro Photography Tutorial – Dish Soap Bubbles One of our favourite macro photography subjects, and one of the easiest to shoot at home! In this macro photography tutorial we are going step by step to get some amazing macro shots from dish soap. Getting up close and personal with a bottle…
When we talk to photographers about the kind of macro photography they enjoy, a lot of people only venture out when its sunny. A stroll through the woods or meadow can wield some amazing macro subjects; bugs, plants and flowers galore, complete with ready made lighting from the sun. However, these people people miss out…
Macro Photography Ideas & Inspiration Starting out with macro and close-up photography can be a steep learning curve, but one question is shared between beginners and pros alike – what macro subject should I try next? We are going to run through our top macro photography ideas, macro subjects and techniques to try. Leaves &…
A long time in the making, we are happy to announce that we have upgraded the Adaptalux Studio Control Pod! The Control Pod has served us all well over the past few years, and we have learned a lot about the ways people want to use their equipment, but most importantly, the areas that we…
Hello everyone, I would like to personally thank everyone that supported our latest project, unfortunately, we have bad news. It is with great regret that we must cancel the Adaptalux Glow Kickstarter campaign later today. As you would expect, we had really high hopes for the Adaptalux Glow and we anticipated it to…
The day has finally come! We are so happy to announce that our latest Kickstarter project is officially LIVE on Kickstarter. You can click the link above to head to Kickstarter and get a Glow for yourself, we have some fantastic discounts for Super Early Birds, so make sure to head over to the campaign…
Hi friends, All systems are go here! We are now assembling the EFX Arms here in the UK and anticipate to start shipping very soon. We do apologise for the small delay, one of the parts took much longer than expected to get to us from our supplier. Here are some photos of the UV…
We have been out and about testing the prototypes of the Adaptalux Glow as a smart LED lantern for camping and hiking. If you haven’t seen our announcement trailer or read about our new project, click here to find out more. We know it looks good and it is very handy around the home, but…
Tonya Wilhelm Follow Tonya About the Photographer Tonya Wilhelm is an internationally published and award-winning photographer in both portraiture and macro wildlife. Her work appears in over two dozen periodicals, and she has photo-illustrated a published book. Tonya is owner of Wilhelm Photography offering portrait, commercial, and fine art photography, and is an art teacher…
Our new LED Flashlight and LED Lamp The Adaptalux Glow is the ultimate multi-functional LED flashlight, LED lamp and lantern for your home. Sleek modern design in a classic flashlight profile. It has 9 easy to select modes, with a multitude of features and options to vary brightness and colour, combined with dynamic smart sensing…
We are very pleased to announce that the Adaptalux app is now officially out of beta testing and available to download for all Android customers. The Android app, like the iOS version, allows for live brightness control of the Adaptalux Studio via Bluetooth. It’s extremely handy for controlling your lighting remotely and making adjustments to…
Hi Friends, We have had a very busy few months, with The Photography Show in March we have welcomed lots of new folks into the Adaptalux family and we have also been hard at work sourcing materials for the new EFX arms, and finalising the designs for mass production. The Photography Show March…
Mark Dell Mark on Instagram About the Photographer Mark started photography at eleven years old after joining the photography club in school, participating in photo “assignments” with his trusty Olympus Trip 35. His love for photography was sparked after seeing his photo of a new shopping centre in print in the local paper. Moving on…
It’s been a long old road for the android app but we are finally here, today we are releasing the beta version for testing. This is an open beta, so everyone can opt in and help to test the app’s functions. The android app, like the iOS version, allows live brightness control of the Adaptalux…
How do you know if you are cut out for macro photography? Do I buy a dedicated macro lens without knowing if it’s something I will enjoy? Well, here is our rundown of how you know if you are a born macro photography wiz kid. Good Attention to detail Your eyes are drawn to…
Macro photography gives you the opportunity to explore new and exciting worlds on your doorstep. Its amazing seeing something for the first time, that is otherwise invisible to the naked eye. However, macro photography lenses are typically very expensive, so why not reverse some old prime lenses that you can purchase for under ÂŁ20? You…
Hi Friends, It’s been a pretty crazy winter for us so far. The EFX Lighting Arm kickstarter has ended, reaching our goal of ÂŁ2,500 and exceeding it by 800% to raise a total of ÂŁ20,342. Thank you to everyone who backed the project, we hope you are as excited as we are to see these…
The Adaptalux Studio solves the problem of macro photography lighting with it’s flexible arms and powerful LEDs, but there will always be the need for more light in some situations. More light = more control = more creative choices. So with our recent kickstarter project, we have introduced the Lighting Arm-S. A super bright version…
Lasers are cool and we think they are under-used in photography. We plan to fix that with our latest kickstarter project that includes Laser Lighting arms for the Adaptalux Studio. Today we are going to take a quick look at some of the creative uses of laser photography. If you haven’t seen the trailer, you…
Watch on YouTube –Â Getting Started with UV Fluorescence Photography. What is UV Photography With our EFX Lighting Arm kickstarter project in full swing (update: Kickstarter is over), we wanted to take the time to look at the technique of UV fluorescence photography that can be achieved easily with the new UV Lighting arms for Adaptalux…
Hi Friends! We are excited to launch our new Kickstarter campaign this evening, the Adaptalux EFX Lighting Arms. The Adaptalux EFX range compose of UV, Laser and Arm-s Lighting Arms. Head over to the Adaptalux EFX Kickstarter Campaign by Clicking Here. The EFX Lighting Arms are now available on Kickstarter at a discounted price. We…
We have been making some improvements to our online store! If any of you have experienced some instability over the past few days, we are sorry for the inconvenience, but all should now be back to normal (sort of) We wanted to quickly introduce the changes to avoid any confusion, as they affect the…
They say “The best camera is the one you have with you” – never has this been more apparent than today, with the vast majority of us carrying a camera with us 24/7 in the form of a phone. With this in mind, we have been taking the time to use the Adaptalux Studio with…
When it comes to miniatures, models, wargaming and painting, a lot of care and attention goes into every detail of the micro worlds we create. if you don’t know how to photograph miniatures you won’t do your hard work justice. A few simple tricks can go a long way to creating believable, cinematic images to…
Hi Friends! To celebrate a new batch of lighting arms coming into stock, we are running a competition to reward our backers and customers! Adaptalux Macro Photo Competition We want to see the creativity flow, so we are giving away some lighting arms to enhance your lighting options! We’re asking people to submit their images…
What is Macro Lighting? Macro Lighting unveils the miniature world, which can be beautiful, fantastic and unbelievable at times. Capturing images of tiny subjects and enlarging them to sizes that let us marvel at every detail is the perfect way to stretch your photographic muscles. For beginners however, the task can be daunting. You have…
Hello friends, Well it’s been a while since I last posted an update. We have been incredibly busy, but we hope everyone is well and getting fantastic photographs with their Adaptalux Studios. Here is a video clip we captured last week of a great macro photography subject – a Pine Cone. A…
Hi all, Here is an update with regards to the progress of the Stabilisers! A lot has happened in the past 3 weeks. Firstly, we received the 3D printer 8 days ago, much earlier than we anticipated, which was very pleasing. Since then, Sam has built and calibrated the machine precisely, to ensure the prints we…
Hi friends, Together, we absolutely smashed our goal for the Adaptalux Stabiliser, thank you so much for all who supported the campaign! In total, we have raised over ÂŁ6,945. What Happens Now? In the coming weeks, we will be sending out surveys to collect your addresses and pledge details (colour etc). Please keep an eye…
Hi Adaptalux pals, Just a quick update to remind you all that the Adaptalux Stabiliser Kickstarter campaign is now in its final hours. If you are thinking about getting one, then now is the time to get one whilst it is reduced in price. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1447024032/adaptalux-studio-stabiliser Thanks everyone and have a great weekend! Sam + the…
Hi Friends, We hope you had an amazing Christmas and New Year. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1447024032/1989832014?token=f0a55f1a We have just dropped a new Kickstarter campaign for the Adaptalux Stabiliser. Check it out by clicking on the image below. The Adaptalux Stabiliser is the perfect companion for your Adaptalux studio. Based on your feedback from last weeks survey, we have…
Hi Everyone, It’s officially the beginning of the festive period! To celebrate, all Adaptalux products are heavily discounted through our online store. Get Adaptalux products at a great price in our Christmas Sale! CLICK TO SHOP NOW! Take this opportunity to buy more Adaptalux products for your pack, or consider purchasing more packs to expand…
Hi Friends! Great photograph of a flower by Kyle Evans using his Adaptalux Studio To get in the festive spirit, we have just launched the Adaptalux Christmas Competition. To enter simply follow the below link:- https://adaptalux.com/competition The Prize:- A limited edition starter pack. This pack includes a Limited edition coloured Control Pod which you can…
ALL OF THE KICKSTARTER AWARDS HAVE NOW BEEN SHIPPED! This is a very special day that we have been working very hard towards since we launched this kickstarter campaign. Everyone who pledged for an Adaptalux pack, should now have a tracking number. If you have not received your Adaptalux yet, don’t worry it is on…
Hi Everyone, WE ARE A FINALIST FOR A LUCIE TECH AWARD! Firstly, we have being chosen to be a finalist at the Lucie Tech Awards this year for the category “best continuous light source”. The Lucie Tech awards celebrate companies and individuals who have helped advance the photographic community. We are truly honoured to be…
Hello everyone! Sorry for the silence once again, we have been focused on fixing a Chinese supplier issue on one of the parts, which was mentioned in the previous update. All the images throughout this update have been taken by Adaptalux users. CHINESE SUPPLIER ISSUE As we highlighted in our last update, our shipping schedule…
Hello all, Throughout this update we have featured some BETA TESTER Kickstarter award photos, photographed using their Adaptalux’s. Don’t just take our word for what Adaptalux can do, see the real life results people are already achieving with this product. Shipping update:- We are pleased to announce that the SUPER MEGA ULTIMATE AWESOME PACKS have…
Hello all! Apologies for the few weeks of silence on Kickstarter again, we have being very busy. We are thrilled to announce that today, we shipped out the first Kickstarter award, the BETA TESTER packs. This award consisted of a Adaptalux ultimate pack, and meant they get the product 4 weeks in advance to everyone…
Hello, EXCITING UPDATE! All close-up photos featured in this update have been captured using the fully finished Adaptalux product. The packaging finally arrived yesterday and we are extremely pleased with it. Sam and his brother James, designed the packaging and worked with a packaging company to get it manufactured over the last few months. This…
Hi everyone, Another update regarding the PCB problem we encountered last week. We are pleased to say we have identified the issue on the PCB board samples and have successfully fixed the issue on the samples. We are now working on the most cost effective way of correcting the problem on the other boards with…
Hello everyone! A small knock, but we will recover. Its amazing how one day can have such a big impact on a project like this. I came to write this update this morning with great excitement, as the final PCB samples arrived. Â I was going to show the final product in a video and announce…
Hi Everyone, Sorry for the radio silence over the last 6 weeks! We have been busy working really hard on getting Adaptalux ready for launch. The photographs embedded in this update are closeup shots of olive oil on water, using Adaptalux. All photos utilise the finished Lighting Arms, Colour Filters, Diffusers and Alpha unit of the…
Hello all, We are now officially in the year you will get Adaptalux in your hands! This update covers the UK assembly progress and a revised launch schedule. The photographs on this update are macro shots of ice on a paintbrush and macro shots of cake decorations (sugar sprinkles), photographed using Adaptalux. Revised Schedule:- First, the…
Seasons Greetings everyone! As promised, this update is crammed full of information with regards to where Adaptalux is now and what is left to do over the next couple of months. Throughout this update there are Christmas macro photos taken by Sam using Adaptalux. Enjoy! Lighting Arms Manufacturing Progress:- The Lighting Arms are really taking…
Another quick update guys regarding the launch of the BETA version of the Adaptalux iOS App. This evening at 5:30pm (UK Time) we officially launched the BETA version of the Adaptalux App. It is valid for 30 days. Thank you to everyone who wanted to be a tester, you should all receive a email notification…
Hello! December has certainly came around quickly! We hope everyone is beginning to get in to the Christmas spirit. This is just a quick update regarding the Adaptalux App. Sam will be writing another bigger update with more progress photos etc, before Christmas. Everything is moving as planned at the moment. The Adaptalux App:- The…
Hello everyone! Another month, another information crammed update! Things are starting to speed up again now as we head towards the end of the year with more and more parts getting here for assembly or approval. We have also made some key progress with the plastic parts for the Diffusers and Colour Filters, after 4…
Hey everyone, Some exciting news and more progress pictures & information. Nominated for a Lucie Technical Award It is with great excitement that we can announce that Adaptalux has been nominated for a Lucie Technical award this year. The Lucie awards honour the greatest achievements in photography, and have been running since 2003. This year…
We are very excited to finally be able to announce today new Adaptalux features that we have implemented into the product. We were blown away by the Kickstarter campaign and all of your generous support, so we wanted to maximise the funds received to make the product even better. Detailed below are new product features…
Hi Everyone, Lots more progress photos to show you regarding the manufacture of Adaptalux, a little competition, Adaptalux photos and a build up to a very BIG update we have coming in September. CNC Machining of parts:- Adaptalux utilises parts that are made out of aluminium, which are machined to very tight tolerances and are…
Hello everyone! Here is another update showing how the manufacturing side of Adaptalux has progressed recently, alongside other Adaptalux news. The Adaptalux Photography Competition:- We had so many great entries to our macro photography competition. It made our decision incredibly hard but at the same time it was a pleasure to view so many fantastic…
Here is our official blog post for the Adaptalux macro photo competition. Here you will find all of the rules for the competition and the full terms and conditions! Prizes:- 1st prize:-Â Will receive an Adaptalux starter pack OR you can choose to receive 3 Lighting Arms of choice and 2 colour filters of choice instead…
Hello Everyone, Summer is now truly here in the UK. Summer marks the “macro galore” season, with so many plants and wildlife coming onto full bloom. Its for sure, our favourite time of the year! Sharing’s Caring Lens Cloths:- We received the lens cloths for the “Sharing’s Caring” award this week. We shipped them to…
Thank you again to all of our backers on Kickstarter for making Adaptalux a reality! Here is the Wall of fame image, which contains the names and some faces of people who backed at pledge awards “Little Snapper” & “sharing’s Caring”. Of course, a huge thank you to the other 499 backers too! This image…
Hi Everyone! This update is full of information on the progress made over the last week with Adaptalux. It is also an update regarding pledge awards “Little Snapper” and “Sharing’s Caring”. Little Snapper Pledge Award:- The wall of fame image has now been designed by Sam. Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey,…
Hello, Here is a selection of our favourite macro photos submitted to us by you! We love seeing your photography work, so please carry on sending us your photos. We hope some of these photos inspire you to try capturing different subjects using different photographic lighting techniques. Image submitted by Martin St Aubrey We love…
Hello all! We just wanted to write a quick update regarding our progress this week. We still can’t get over the support we received on Kickstarter! You are all amazing. Sam is going through the design work with a tooth pick to ensure everything is how it should be before we start ordering tooling. The…
Hello everyone! We are pleased to tell you that we have now raised over ÂŁ100,000 on our Kickstarter campaign. Thats over $153,000 and it means we are now over our funding goal! We would like to thank everyone who has supported the campaign over the last 6 weeks. We are very humbled and we really…
1 Week left to support Adaptalux on Kickstarter! Please CLICK HERE to find out how to pledge and get your own Adaptalux. We have now raised over ÂŁ81,000, which is over $123,000! Absolutely amazing and we are very thankful to everyone who has supported us so far. We just want to give you a quick…
We have bundled 12 Adaptalux images that make amazing background images for your computer or mobile device. Download them for free by clicking on the link, and then clicking ‘download’ in the top right hand corner. These images are for your personal use only. ADAPTALUX SCREENSAVER IMAGES DOWNLOAD LINK Some background example images Just 11…
Since launching our Kickstarter campaign, we have been overwhelmed with positive reviews and comments by many people all over the world! This post is dedicated to providing you with all of the links to the websites who have covered Adaptalux. A Big thank you to all of them. To visit the articles, simply click on the…
This is a very exciting update based on feedback from our existing Kickstarter supporters. We have been busy working behind the scenes to bring a great feature to Adaptalux for the product launch. The Control Pod will now be Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ready from launch at no extra cost. What does this mean? This means…
Hello everyone, Here is a post showcasing a range of photos taken with Adaptalux so far exploring different camera configurations. Adaptalux doesn’t just have to be used for macro work, it is also perfect for small objects such as food photography for example. I have included the camera settings alongside the Adaptalux configuration below each photo. Enjoy… Camera…
Hello, You may have seen my post a few weeks ago, why start macro photography? I have decided to write a similar post but turning my attention to macro videography. Most modern digital cameras have the ability to produce HD video recordings. This is great news for the photography market in general, as it means…
“A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera.” – Dorothea Lange When I began shooting macro photography about 7 years ago, I was excited but also a little apprehensive. Why was I apprehensive? Because of the lighting skills I needed to learn to create a good macro photograph. Just type…
We are pleased to announce that Adaptalux is now LIVE on Kickstarter. Lets make this happen! CLICK HERE to go to the campaign. Be a super star and share this project via social media! This is an exciting period for us and we hope you find it exciting too! Support us and get Adaptalux at…
Hi all, So what is macro photography? Technically speaking, macro photography is creating a subject of at least 1:1 scale on your camera sensor. This means when the photo off the sensor is scaled up on a computer, it shows incredible details. Revealing these details that are invisible to the naked eye is fascinating and allows for boring…
Hello, Welcome to the brand new Adaptalux website. We really hope you like it and feel free to share with us your thoughts and any feedback in the comments section below. The website has been designed to give you an insightful look into the company and product. We will also be taking Adaptalux pre-orders after…