Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Lluis. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 7/20/2018 2:47 PM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG wrote: > Yes, this is a good shot of a decisive moment! > Lluis > > >> El 20 jul 2018, a les 19:36, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> va >> escriure: >> >> In my exchanges with Moose, I have learned of his use of Achromat (two >> element) close-up lenses with long lenses. I secured one of these, and >> first tried, mostly unsuccessfully, to use the combination hand-held. >> Then, after trying it on a tripod, I mounted the lens on a 55mm f/1.8 >> Takumar to reduce weight and set it up outdoors, inviting the insects to >> come to me. With a lens to subject distance of 7 to 16 inches and >> focusing on the rear screen using an old black cloth from the 1940s, I >> finally got a few decent shots. Here is an example: >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8386-a.jpg.html >> >> Next, I might try my monopod. Who knows what might result. >> >> Thanks, Moose. >> >> -- >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >