Simon Boyce
November 10th, 2004, 06:51 AM
Has anyone tried using Canon extension tubes with the XL-1 to get extreme close ups?
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View Full Version : extension tubes for macro Simon Boyce November 10th, 2004, 06:51 AM Has anyone tried using Canon extension tubes with the XL-1 to get extreme close ups? Matthew Elyash January 21st, 2005, 04:02 AM errr nope, so have you tired it yet? I would be interested to find out how it worked out for you. Simon Boyce January 21st, 2005, 01:16 PM I ended up using a 50mm macro EOS lens with the EOS adapter. Worked great, though of course the DOF is extremely narrow. I also tried a 100mm macro, which also worked great. Bob Safay February 5th, 2005, 06:57 AM Simon, Have you tried diopters? I do macro of insects. This past summer I videoed praying mantis's emmerging from egg masses. Also ants "milking" aphids. I use the 16II plus the 1.6 extender and a set of +1, +2, and +3 closeup diopters. The video looks great! And, they are sold for under $100.00 US. Bob |