[Leica] IMG: Trying the Close-Up Lens

[Jim Nichols]

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
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>> El 20 jul 2018, a les 19:36, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> va escriure:
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>> 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:
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8386-a.jpg.html
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>> Next, I might try my  monopod.  Who knows what might result.
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>> Thanks, Moose.
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>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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