Close focus abilities? at DVinfo.net

Dean Bradshaw · November 17th, 2006, 07:52 AM

G'day guys,

Awaiting my A1, though i am curious about its close focus abilites. I will be using the cam for pseudo macro wildlife shots of reptiles and large bugs.

1) In terms of close focus ability, is it better or worse than other cameras you've owned?

2) How close does it it allow you to get?

3) Zoom-in close ups better than wide?

4) Anyone tried it with a diopter or Canon 500 Close-up filter?

Thanks alot!

Dennis Wood · November 17th, 2006, 07:55 AM

I'll be doing tests shortly with the A1, using the Brevis adapter and also our 72mm achromats.

Noel Evans · November 17th, 2006, 08:25 AM

Well at full zoom its 1m, full wide its 0.1m standard. With the m2 HD achromat its almost the front of the achromat itself.

Chris Hurd · November 17th, 2006, 10:11 AM

It will focus closer than 10 centimeters. From the owner's manual, page 35: "The camcorder uses the TTL (through the lens) autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm (0.8 in.) (at wide-angle from the front of the lens barrel) to infinity." At full wide angle, take the lens hood off and you can focus right on the glass practically. It's a built-in macro function, just like other Canon camcorders.

November 17th, 2006, 07:52 AM	#1
Dean Bradshaw New Boot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 6	Close focus abilities? G'day guys, Awaiting my A1, though i am curious about its close focus abilites. I will be using the cam for pseudo macro wildlife shots of reptiles and large bugs. 1) In terms of close focus ability, is it better or worse than other cameras you've owned? 2) How close does it it allow you to get? 3) Zoom-in close ups better than wide? 4) Anyone tried it with a diopter or Canon 500 Close-up filter? Thanks alot! __________________ Dean Bradshaw Field Zoologist and Wildlife image-maker... www.naturewa.com

November 17th, 2006, 10:11 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	It will focus closer than 10 centimeters. From the owner's manual, page 35: "The camcorder uses the TTL (through the lens) autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm (0.8 in.) (at wide-angle from the front of the lens barrel) to infinity." At full wide angle, take the lens hood off and you can focus right on the glass practically. It's a built-in macro function, just like other Canon camcorders. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 17th, 2006, 07:55 AM	#2
Dennis Wood Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 916	I'll be doing tests shortly with the A1, using the Brevis adapter and also our 72mm achromats.

November 17th, 2006, 08:25 AM	#3
Noel Evans Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 157	Well at full zoom its 1m, full wide its 0.1m standard. With the m2 HD achromat its almost the front of the achromat itself.