Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott, If you are doing relatively large objects such as peppers, larger seed pods, and human artifacts then an arrangement that goes to 1/4 lifesize will do nicely. Arguments against using a rangefinder would start with parralax error; if you frame tightly then the difference in viewing versus taking will kill you. Another issue with the M series rangefinder is the error in the viewfinder field of view. It does not change as you focus closer so what you think you are getting is not what you will get by as much as 20% in the close field. This hasn't stopped me from using an M for the photography that you are proposing, but unless you have an ituitive feel for the M's viewfinder then I would suggest using an SLR or converting your M to an SLRn :) With an SLR even a relatively humble normal lens with a two element close up lens becomes a very competant tool for capturing middling small subjects. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 2/2/06, Scott McLoughlin <scott@adrenaline.com> wrote: > > I've been looking into shooting macro. My interest is not so much shooting > bugs, but more like Weston's peppers and other nature studies - i.e., > things > that don't move. > > Seems to me there are alot of different ways to skin this cat, and the > options > are pretty overwhelming. > > Leica M has it's new 90mm macro lens. I also shoot Nikon manual and > DSLR, where there is a combination of macro lenses, extension tubes, > reversal rings, and bellows accessories. > > MF SLR camera systems seem somewhat similar to Nikon's array of options, > with some cameras, like the RZ67, having a built in bellows. > > LF folks seem to use long bellows, although I also found mention of macro > lenses, primarily featuring superior flatness of field (not an issue for > me). > > So, has anyone tried the Leica 90/4? How would this compare to the > array of options - lens reversal, extension tubes, bellows, other SLR > dedicated macro lenses - for other camera systems in the various formats. > > I'm guess I'm just trying to get a handle on the various trade offs before > I go out and invest in the wrong thing. > > Thanks much. If there are macro photographers out there, I'd love to > see some of the pictures you've achieved using different gear setups. > > Scott > > -- > Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps > Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 > (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >