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reverse lens technique.
I tried this today, worked a treat. will post pictures later 
anyone else tried this? if so post here!
anyone else tried this? if so post here!
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I did have a lens reversing ring ages ago but I never used it.
I'd be quite keen to see your results though.
I'd be quite keen to see your results though.
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as promised:
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Originally Posted by jols
ok thick question explain it to me
Same as Jols... Explain reverse lens please
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazza
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" Extension rings can be used singly or in combination to vary the reproduction ratio of lenses from 20 to 300mm. They are mounted between the camera body and the lens. Through the lens exposure control automatially compensates for lens extension." unquote.
There are drawbacks to using extension rings or extension tubes, and that is the amount of light getting to the sensor is restricted, and if used with the camera on manual setting would be by trial and error method.
It is always preferable to get a proper 1/1 ratio macro lens if possible depending on costs etc.
Bazza
" Extension rings can be used singly or in combination to vary the reproduction ratio of lenses from 20 to 300mm. They are mounted between the camera body and the lens. Through the lens exposure control automatially compensates for lens extension." unquote.
There are drawbacks to using extension rings or extension tubes, and that is the amount of light getting to the sensor is restricted, and if used with the camera on manual setting would be by trial and error method.
It is always preferable to get a proper 1/1 ratio macro lens if possible depending on costs etc.
Bazza
Lens reversing is where you add an adaptor (reversing ring) to the front of the camera which then allows the whole lens to be mounted the wrong way round.
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Thanks, I thought it was something like that, but didn't want to appear dumb
ETA Great pics Dan
ETA Great pics Dan
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i bought a reversing lens a couple of months ago but i couldnt focus anything so i give up !(too easily!)
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