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Jay Silver · July 12th, 2003, 07:11 AM

Here's my problem:

I'm using a GL2 to shoot some stop motion animation and in order to get in close enough to my very small characters (Lego minifigs, as it happens) the camera has to be parked right in front of them, leaving me no room to light the scene or animate properly. (I did some last year with a ZR-10 but because the camera is so small it wasn't such a big deal.)

I'm considering picking up a diopter/macro lens like the ones available from Century Optics (http://www.centuryoptics.com/product...s/diopters.htm) but before I shell out I would like some advice.

- With the diopter on, would I be able to back the camera up and get basically the same image?

- Will I be sacrificing DoF because I'm essentially backing up and zooming in?

Any advice (including warnings, more questions or alternate solutions) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-j

Jeff Donald · July 12th, 2003, 07:20 AM

There is no DOF change if the subject remains the same size. Close-up diopters (filters) will allow you to set the camera further from the subject, thus permitting better lighting. The diopter will allow you to maintain the same subject size.

Jay Silver · July 12th, 2003, 04:38 PM

Super - thanks for the quick reply.

-j

July 12th, 2003, 07:11 AM	#1
Jay Silver Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 112	Macro question Here's my problem: I'm using a GL2 to shoot some stop motion animation and in order to get in close enough to my very small characters (Lego minifigs, as it happens) the camera has to be parked right in front of them, leaving me no room to light the scene or animate properly. (I did some last year with a ZR-10 but because the camera is so small it wasn't such a big deal.) I'm considering picking up a diopter/macro lens like the ones available from Century Optics (http://www.centuryoptics.com/product...s/diopters.htm) but before I shell out I would like some advice. - With the diopter on, would I be able to back the camera up and get basically the same image? - Will I be sacrificing DoF because I'm essentially backing up and zooming in? Any advice (including warnings, more questions or alternate solutions) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -j

July 12th, 2003, 07:20 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	There is no DOF change if the subject remains the same size. Close-up diopters (filters) will allow you to set the camera further from the subject, thus permitting better lighting. The diopter will allow you to maintain the same subject size. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 12th, 2003, 04:38 PM	#3
Jay Silver Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 112	Super - thanks for the quick reply. -j