The X1D native support for macro is limited to the 120mm macro lens which is limited to 1:2 closeup ratio. The HC System has 2 extension tubes and a 120mm macro HC Lens that has a 1:1 closeup ratio which will function in manual focus mode on the X1D using the X-H Adapter.
IMNSHO, the H system isn't particularly good at this, either, since it lacks a bellows or any good way to adapt specialized macro optics or enlarger lenses (no equivalent of the old V-series microscope shutter/lens adapter combination). If you're shooting at >> 1:1, you probably want lenses that are designed for that purpose.
I suppose you could use an Actus, but I haven't gotten one yet.
My current, thoroughly unsatisfactory "solution" to this is to adapt my V-series equipment: Fotodiox V->X adapter, V-series autobellows, maybe some tubes, my V-series->RMS adapter, and a Luminar or Photar. This kludge doesn't work very well because:
1) THERE'S NO :cussing: CABLE RELEASE FOR THE :cussing: X1D
2) You have to use the electronic shutter, so no flash (vibration is a real issue, as is getting enough light)
3) Did I mention THERE'S NO :cussing: CABLE RELEASE FOR THE :cussing: X1D?
I'm sort of casually looking for an old V-series manual bellows: this might let me use the microscope shutter, although it would be awkward and clumsy to trip it in conjunction with the ES.