Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
Well, I have to admit that I have not been able to test it much yet. Plus, I really do not know a good comparison shot to show the difference.
So far, I can say that the 500D allows me to get about the same macro magnification you would get if you were to remove the lens shade and get as close to your subject as possible - only now for a comfortable distance.
So the macro effect hasn't actually changed, it is just now available from a distance.
The reason I bought it is that I often shoot videos in our factory for training purposes and to get the close-up I needed, I literally had to interfere with the line workerand hold the camera close the the particular machine I wanted to capture.
Now, I can leave the camera on the tripod and get the same detail over the worker's shoulder...I hope this doesn't sound to confusing...
By the way, the 500D resulted ina very narrow DOP, so it may actually have other desirable effects for non-macro use.
ddh, if you can imagine a good comparison shot I will try my best to do it and post it here.
As a final thought I would like to amend that I don't think the Century Optics diopter does anything more, it just costs 3x.
Well, I have to admit that I have not been able to test it much yet. Plus, I really do not know a good comparison shot to show the difference.
So far, I can say that the 500D allows me to get about the same macro magnification you would get if you were to remove the lens shade and get as close to your subject as possible - only now for a comfortable distance.
So the macro effect hasn't actually changed, it is just now available from a distance.
The reason I bought it is that I often shoot videos in our factory for training purposes and to get the close-up I needed, I literally had to interfere with the line workerand hold the camera close the the particular machine I wanted to capture.
Now, I can leave the camera on the tripod and get the same detail over the worker's shoulder...I hope this doesn't sound to confusing...
By the way, the 500D resulted ina very narrow DOP, so it may actually have other desirable effects for non-macro use.
ddh, if you can imagine a good comparison shot I will try my best to do it and post it here.
As a final thought I would like to amend that I don't think the Century Optics diopter does anything more, it just costs 3x.
Beat Takeshi
Two-Hip Shakur
Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
I bought a close up lens too off of ebay ust to try it. I think it gives me about a 10-20% increase in zoom but I have only tried it indoors. It seems to focus ok too. I put it up to the lens by hand and took it away to get a sense of how much it works. I dont know the numbers of the lens and its some no name brand, I just wanted to see if it would work.
OPp...
I bought a close up lens too off of ebay ust to try it. I think it gives me about a 10-20% increase in zoom but I have only tried it indoors. It seems to focus ok too. I put it up to the lens by hand and took it away to get a sense of how much it works. I dont know the numbers of the lens and its some no name brand, I just wanted to see if it would work.
OPp...
ddh
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
chinadan,
The only thing I'd like to check out is the DOF - say six feet to the subject and six feet beyond to a background. Then 10 feet from the subject with about the same in background. That would give me a good idea about DOF in a practical sense. thanks.
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chinadan,
The only thing I'd like to check out is the DOF - say six feet to the subject and six feet beyond to a background. Then 10 feet from the subject with about the same in background. That would give me a good idea about DOF in a practical sense. thanks.
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
Sorry DDH-
I have been to busy/lazy to do anything (I did not even play with my new AKG shotgun).
But to give you some taste of what I will probably be reporting, read the following thread over in the cinematography forum.
http://www.dvxuser.com/cgi-bin/DVX/YaBB.cgi?board=news;action=display;num=1065759027
I am afraid that they are right...zooming in reduces DOF, and the diopter dramatically amplifies this. Eventually it will act like a macro lens an only provide a very shallow DOF, maybe a couple of millimeters but your subject will be magnified.
I will try to play around with it tonight and see if there is any possible use for DOF (e.g. by increasing the distance to the subject).
Sorry again for being such a bum... :-[
Sorry DDH-
I have been to busy/lazy to do anything (I did not even play with my new AKG shotgun).
But to give you some taste of what I will probably be reporting, read the following thread over in the cinematography forum.
http://www.dvxuser.com/cgi-bin/DVX/YaBB.cgi?board=news;action=display;num=1065759027
I am afraid that they are right...zooming in reduces DOF, and the diopter dramatically amplifies this. Eventually it will act like a macro lens an only provide a very shallow DOF, maybe a couple of millimeters but your subject will be magnified.
I will try to play around with it tonight and see if there is any possible use for DOF (e.g. by increasing the distance to the subject).
Sorry again for being such a bum... :-[
Z
Zoomforce
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
Super Macro
Super Macro
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
She's ****ing hot!
She's ****ing hot!
Taylor Moore
Veteran
Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
Hey Zoom,
Do you think this will work the same as a achromatic diopter?
For building the crazy Mini35/alt version where you put a 35mm still lens in a shorttube then attach it to the DVX with this Canon 500D closeup lens??
If so what was the cost of the Canon 500D.
Hey Zoom,
Do you think this will work the same as a achromatic diopter?
For building the crazy Mini35/alt version where you put a 35mm still lens in a shorttube then attach it to the DVX with this Canon 500D closeup lens??
If so what was the cost of the Canon 500D.
Z
Zoomforce
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
She is a he with lipstick.. Gotta love Lego and diopters
As for the mini35, i doubt it will work... would probally work for making a film transfer camera though.
Dont know the price on the 500d.. that lego dude was shot with a +10 behind a +1 Diopter though..
She is a he with lipstick.. Gotta love Lego and diopters
As for the mini35, i doubt it will work... would probally work for making a film transfer camera though.
Dont know the price on the 500d.. that lego dude was shot with a +10 behind a +1 Diopter though..
G
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
The right arm of the Lego dude seems a bit blurred. Is that because it's a bit further away from the camera i.e. is the DOF this narrow?
Jan
The right arm of the Lego dude seems a bit blurred. Is that because it's a bit further away from the camera i.e. is the DOF this narrow?
Jan
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Zoomforce
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
yes.. the depth of field with that setup is about 1mm, maybe even less.
yes.. the depth of field with that setup is about 1mm, maybe even less.
Taylor Moore
Veteran
Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
Hey Jarred,
What is the minimum focus distance..from the front of the DVX and where on the DVX zoom or focal length?
Thanx
Hey Jarred,
What is the minimum focus distance..from the front of the DVX and where on the DVX zoom or focal length?
Thanx
Z
Zoomforce
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
It all depends.. I have 4 or 5 different powered Diopters so I can get as close as a few cm... on all of them though its hard to lock focus past about a 70 or 80 zoom level... but Diopters are basically big magnifying glasses so, as you can see with lego dude, if you want any more zoom you gotta put a bigger diopter on...
It all depends.. I have 4 or 5 different powered Diopters so I can get as close as a few cm... on all of them though its hard to lock focus past about a 70 or 80 zoom level... but Diopters are basically big magnifying glasses so, as you can see with lego dude, if you want any more zoom you gotta put a bigger diopter on...
Z
Zoomforce
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
here is an idea how close the depth is:
here is an idea how close the depth is:
Z
Zoomforce
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Re: Canon 500D close-up lens for DVX-100
yeah.. and diopters arnt only for macro stuff.. they help give depth with out needing to be at the end of the lens like this:
yeah.. and diopters arnt only for macro stuff.. they help give depth with out needing to be at the end of the lens like this: