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Simon Boyce · November 10th, 2004, 06:51 AM

Has anyone tried using Canon extension tubes with the XL-1 to get extreme close ups?

Matthew Elyash · January 21st, 2005, 04:02 AM

errr nope, so have you tired it yet? I would be interested to find out how it worked out for you.

Simon Boyce · January 21st, 2005, 01:16 PM

I ended up using a 50mm macro EOS lens with the EOS adapter. Worked great, though of course the DOF is extremely narrow. I also tried a 100mm macro, which also worked great.

Bob Safay · February 5th, 2005, 06:57 AM

Simon, Have you tried diopters? I do macro of insects. This past summer I videoed praying mantis's emmerging from egg masses. Also ants "milking" aphids. I use the 16II plus the 1.6 extender and a set of +1, +2, and +3 closeup diopters. The video looks great! And, they are sold for under $100.00 US. Bob

November 10th, 2004, 06:51 AM	#1
Simon Boyce Tourist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 3	extension tubes for macro Has anyone tried using Canon extension tubes with the XL-1 to get extreme close ups?

January 21st, 2005, 04:02 AM	#2
Matthew Elyash New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 12	extension tubes errr nope, so have you tired it yet? I would be interested to find out how it worked out for you.

January 21st, 2005, 01:16 PM	#3
Simon Boyce Tourist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 3	I ended up using a 50mm macro EOS lens with the EOS adapter. Worked great, though of course the DOF is extremely narrow. I also tried a 100mm macro, which also worked great.

February 5th, 2005, 06:57 AM	#4
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Simon, Have you tried diopters? I do macro of insects. This past summer I videoed praying mantis's emmerging from egg masses. Also ants "milking" aphids. I use the 16II plus the 1.6 extender and a set of +1, +2, and +3 closeup diopters. The video looks great! And, they are sold for under $100.00 US. Bob