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Subject: [OM] IMG: Trying the Close-Up Lens
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:36:04 -0500
In  my exchanges with Moose, I have learned of his use of Achromat (two element) close-up lenses with long lenses.  I secured one of these, and first tried, mostly unsuccessfully, to use the combination hand-held.  Then, after trying it on a tripod, I mounted the lens on a 55mm f/1.8 Takumar to reduce weight and set it up outdoors, inviting the insects to come to me.  With a lens to subject distance of 7 to 16 inches and focusing on the rear screen using an old black cloth from the 1940s, I finally got a few decent shots.  Here is an example:

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8386-a.jpg.html

Next, I might try my  monopod.  Who knows what might result.

Thanks, Moose.

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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

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