Micro Wax Static Adapter Question at DVinfo.net

Trevor Wineman · December 24th, 2005, 01:23 AM

Hello everyone,

I have been researching 35mm adapters and decided to try microcrystalline wax as the gg. I was able to produce a ground glass without air bubbles but the problem is that when I put it together and look through my cameras lcd, the image appears very grainy. Is this due to a too thick layer of wax or maybe uneven cooling? I may be doing something wrong in the process but I am unsure of what.

This is the order of my set up
Tokina f/3.5 lens > wax gg > two 10X macros > step up ring > camera

Thanks for the help,
Trevor

DJ Lewis · December 24th, 2005, 02:05 AM

What type of wax are you using?

Oscar Spierenburg · December 24th, 2005, 06:16 AM

Did you read the microwax techniques thread?
The problem could also be the F3.5 lens, with such a small aperture the grain will have more contrast and you'll probably have a hotspot too.
Do you see the grain if you look at it with your eyes (no lens in front)?

Mikko Parttimaa · December 24th, 2005, 08:40 AM

I had same kind of problems also. I bought 500 grams of wax but managed to produce only one grain free glass wich was unusable because of one air bubble. (http://hasu.kapsi.fi/Mikko/Microwax/)

Now I decided to give up with the DIY adapters and go with Letus or SG35 adapter.

Trevor Wineman · December 24th, 2005, 11:35 AM

Oscar - yes I read the micro wax techniques thread and I actually used your guide to produce the wax gg and everything seem to look fine until I put it together with the camera. When I look at the gg without the lens there does seem to be a little grain. I will also test the adapter with my new lens when it arrives (Nikon 50mm f/1.4). Hopefully that will help the problem. Thanks for the replies.

Trevor Wineman · December 24th, 2005, 11:36 AM

I am using microcrystalline wax

Oscar Spierenburg · December 24th, 2005, 05:54 PM

If it's still there, could you post a frame grab? A F1.4 lens is what I'm using, so that should be a fair test. Good luck.

Trevor Wineman · December 24th, 2005, 08:38 PM

As soon as my lens comes Ill post some shots. Thanks for the help.

December 24th, 2005, 01:23 AM	#1
Trevor Wineman Tourist Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	Micro Wax Static Adapter Question Hello everyone, I have been researching 35mm adapters and decided to try microcrystalline wax as the gg. I was able to produce a ground glass without air bubbles but the problem is that when I put it together and look through my cameras lcd, the image appears very grainy. Is this due to a too thick layer of wax or maybe uneven cooling? I may be doing something wrong in the process but I am unsure of what. This is the order of my set up Tokina f/3.5 lens > wax gg > two 10X macros > step up ring > camera Thanks for the help, Trevor

December 24th, 2005, 02:05 AM	#2
DJ Lewis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 97	What type of wax are you using?

December 24th, 2005, 06:16 AM	#3
Oscar Spierenburg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: (The Netherlands - Belgium) Posts: 735	Did you read the microwax techniques thread? The problem could also be the F3.5 lens, with such a small aperture the grain will have more contrast and you'll probably have a hotspot too. Do you see the grain if you look at it with your eyes (no lens in front)?

December 24th, 2005, 08:40 AM	#4
Mikko Parttimaa Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 45	I had same kind of problems also. I bought 500 grams of wax but managed to produce only one grain free glass wich was unusable because of one air bubble. (http://hasu.kapsi.fi/Mikko/Microwax/) Now I decided to give up with the DIY adapters and go with Letus or SG35 adapter.

December 24th, 2005, 11:35 AM	#5
Trevor Wineman Tourist Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	Oscar - yes I read the micro wax techniques thread and I actually used your guide to produce the wax gg and everything seem to look fine until I put it together with the camera. When I look at the gg without the lens there does seem to be a little grain. I will also test the adapter with my new lens when it arrives (Nikon 50mm f/1.4). Hopefully that will help the problem. Thanks for the replies.

December 24th, 2005, 11:36 AM	#6
Trevor Wineman Tourist Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	I am using microcrystalline wax

December 24th, 2005, 05:54 PM	#7
Oscar Spierenburg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: (The Netherlands - Belgium) Posts: 735	If it's still there, could you post a frame grab? A F1.4 lens is what I'm using, so that should be a fair test. Good luck.

December 24th, 2005, 08:38 PM	#8
Trevor Wineman Tourist Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4	As soon as my lens comes Ill post some shots. Thanks for the help.