Macro work with a dioptre? at DVinfo.net

Peter G Brown · July 13th, 2005, 03:43 AM

Morning folks,

Has anyone done any close work using the standard 16x XL1S lens and a dioptre adapter?

I'm attempting 35mm telecine by filming the projector gate, so a subject of about 24mm x 16mm.

How good are, for example, Hoya dioptre adapters for rectilinearity?

Many thanks,
Peter.

Bob Safay · July 14th, 2005, 09:04 AM

Peter, I use the stock 16x, 1.6 extender and dioters to do macro of insects. It is fantastic. Connect the Lx-1s to a monitor for crist close focus. Also, lots of GOOD light. Bob

Peter G Brown · July 15th, 2005, 01:35 AM

Thanks a lot, Bob. It's good to know that it's a viable solution before investing in more kit!

Peter.

Bob Safay · July 15th, 2005, 05:57 AM

I got a set of three 1x, 2x, and 3x for about $60.00. They are 72mm filters. I have been useing them for several years and never had a problem. Made sure you take off the A1 (skylight) filter and do not stack more than 2,ie. a 2x and a 3x = 5x. Useing the 1.6 extender allows you to get a litter futher back from the subject. Also, you have minimun DF. Bob

July 13th, 2005, 03:43 AM	#1
Peter G Brown Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aberporth, Ceredigion Posts: 2	Macro work with a dioptre? Morning folks, Has anyone done any close work using the standard 16x XL1S lens and a dioptre adapter? I'm attempting 35mm telecine by filming the projector gate, so a subject of about 24mm x 16mm. How good are, for example, Hoya dioptre adapters for rectilinearity? Many thanks, Peter.

July 14th, 2005, 09:04 AM	#2
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Peter, I use the stock 16x, 1.6 extender and dioters to do macro of insects. It is fantastic. Connect the Lx-1s to a monitor for crist close focus. Also, lots of GOOD light. Bob

July 15th, 2005, 01:35 AM	#3
Peter G Brown Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aberporth, Ceredigion Posts: 2	Thanks a lot, Bob. It's good to know that it's a viable solution before investing in more kit! Peter.

July 15th, 2005, 05:57 AM	#4
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	I got a set of three 1x, 2x, and 3x for about $60.00. They are 72mm filters. I have been useing them for several years and never had a problem. Made sure you take off the A1 (skylight) filter and do not stack more than 2,ie. a 2x and a 3x = 5x. Useing the 1.6 extender allows you to get a litter futher back from the subject. Also, you have minimun DF. Bob