Home-made macro kit

Discussion in 'Do-it-yourself (DIY)' started by porkphoto, Apr 30, 2018.

  1. porkphoto

    porkphoto Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Cameras 1DmkIII, 1DSmkII, 50d, 7d, 6d, 70d, 5Ds ,90D , R7, R5
    Lens 17-40 f4L, 24-70 f4L IS, 100 f2.8L IS macro, 200 f2.8L, 300 f4L IS, 300 f2.8L, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS, 500mm f4L IS
    Camera 06.jpg 200mm f2.8 lens, Nikon extension tube, Nikon/Canon adapter all held together with gaffer's tape. It worked!
     
    porkphoto, Apr 30, 2018
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  2. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Looks cool , I believe that in being able to make or adapt miss matching gear, it gives a better understanding of the photographic process.
     
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    Craig Sherriff, Jun 6, 2018
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  3. porkphoto

    porkphoto Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Cameras 1DmkIII, 1DSmkII, 50d, 7d, 6d, 70d, 5Ds ,90D , R7, R5
    Lens 17-40 f4L, 24-70 f4L IS, 100 f2.8L IS macro, 200 f2.8L, 300 f4L IS, 300 f2.8L, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS, 500mm f4L IS
    Lol...actually I had no idea what I was doing when I undertook this project. It turned out quite well considering what it looks like. It worked so well I went ahead and bought a set of extension tubes and been having fun ever since. The macro world is indeed an amazing realm. Thank you Craig.
     
    porkphoto, Jun 9, 2018
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