Macro

[photoSmart42]

First attempt at a focus stack (7 images; hand-held). Used PS4 - had an easier time aligning the images than CombineZP for some reason.

Panasonic GH1+Tokina FD 90/2.5 @f/5.6

 

[ggibson]

Beautiful shot!

 

[JerryMK]

Spring has started, lots of Ladybugs in my garden. 2 of the shots I took today. Hope you like em too...

 

[Vivek]

It has warmed up enough bring out tiny ants.

CZ Luminar 25/3.5, G1

 

[Vivek]

I posted this on the IR thread. Here is an IR macro of one of my tools.

Hacked G1, pen F macro 38/3.5, tubes, Hoya R72.

 

[Michiel Schierbeek]

Fantastic (scary) photograph Vivek!

Michiel

 

[Vivek]

Thanks, Michiel!

 

[simonclivehughes]

Wow Vivek, that is truly bizarre, and fabulous all at the same time.

Are you planning to document your IR hack for the G1 by chance? I imagine quite a few people here would be interested.

Cheers,

 

[Vivek]

Thanks, Simon.

About your question, let me explain.

I am undecided (detailing what I did- anywhere).

I am all for this fabulous forum and great members here.

I bought my two G1s from Mike Hatam (which is now converted) and Robert Campbell at great prices (both were mint!). Cindy Flood kindly gifted me with the AA/IR/UV cut filter from a G1. I am ever so grateful for all this kind help.:salute:

I totalled my original G1 (~680 Euros) in my first attempt. I still have the totalled one. So, I can help out anyone with specific queries. Let me just post a word of caution: Every single piece of the sensor unit has to be dismantled before the filter replacement can be done. This isn't for anyone willing to hack anything. Given that Precision Cameras do this at a very decent price (a bargain, I must say, given the amount of complexities with this particular camera), I would strongly recommend that it be done through them.

My converted one isn't an IR cam (deliberately so). I still have to mount filters (of my choice) in front of the lens.

My postings here have been a bit ambiguous at times (about Pana): I have never said this before about any camera company...I am truly appreciative of Panasonic. The NMOS sensor of theirs is simply unparalleled, IMHO.:thumbs:

Can't wait for the G2..:shocked:

 

[simonclivehughes]

Vivek,

Thanks for the background and the warning. I think I agree that the prudent thing would be to use Precision Camera.

Cheers,

 

[JerryMK]

Panasonic G1

Canon fd200mm f4 macrolens

Kiron 105mm f2.8 with Vivitar 10+ macroadapter

Kiron 105mm f2.8 with Vivitar 10+ macroadapter

 

[simonclivehughes]

Some pictures from my walk this afternoon with the G1 and 45mm f.28 macro lens. More at my site.


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Cheers,

 

[biglouis]

My efforts: GF1 + 45/2.8

 

[photoSmart42]

Finally got my cheap microscope objectives and my M42-to-RMS adapter. The lens is only about 14 cm away from the sensor, so it's not a huge magnification (I'll get there once I get my bellows and some fiber lights), but it shows potential. This was taken handheld with lighting provided by my 60W desk lamp. Clearly not the best lens out there, but I didn't want to start off my journey into microscopy by springing for an $800 high-quality objective just yet. Next test - using an enlarger lens.

Pencil scribblings on a Post-It
Panasonic GH1 + AO 10x/0.25; 1/200s @ ISO800

[Tiny] section of a wooden bear ornament
Panasonic GH1 + AO 4x/0.1; 1/250s @ ISO250

 

[Vivek]

Dragos, Do these lenses have apertures that can be varied or fixed?

If looking for real macro lenses, go for the best- Zeiss Luminars.

Enlarger lenses also do fine for near macro (~1X) work.

 

[photoSmart42]

Dragos, Do these lenses have apertures that can be varied or fixed?

If looking for real macro lenses, go for the best- Zeiss Luminars.

Enlarger lenses also do fine for near macro (~1X) work.

Vivek, these are simple microscope objectives with fixed apertures. I only spent about $25 each, so for the time being they fit the bill for my latest experiments =).

Some day (soon I think) I'll be able to afford the better Zeiss Luminars, or the Macro Nikkors, or even some of the Nikkor microscope objectives. I also need to get some better lighting solutions in the form of some light guides with a light source if I want to go higher magnification. In time, all will be good .

 

[Vivek]

Finally, I put together a couple of dedicated m4/3rds focus mounts with quite a bit of flexibility.

Young Aphids on a rose bud.

G1, Zeiss Luminar 25/3.5, 1/40s, ISO400, flash/modifier.

 

[PJQ]

Tulip petals.
E400, Oly 50mm f2 macro lens.

 

[photoSmart42]

A few shots I took using the 4x microscope objective with the new Canon FL bellows I just got the other day. These are small beads on the side of a small figurine. I estimate these to be roughly 8x magnification.

Panasonic GH1 + Canon FL Bellows + AO 4x/0.17; 1/8s @ ISO200

 

[photoSmart42]

I got my first enlarger lens, so here are some initial test shots with it. I'm getting the feeling this little figurine is becoming my favorite macro test subject (lots of colors and textures). I'm about to buy an illuminator with some light guides so I can solve my lighting issue and start shooting these at lower ISO and higher shutter speeds.

Panasonic GH1 + Canon FL Bellows + Fujinon-EP 50/3.5 @ f/5.6; ISO800 @ 1/50s

Same lens reversed

Feedback always appreciated.