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James Palanza July 20th, 2010 10:36 AM

Macro Options for XL H1a
 
Curious as to some options for shooting macro shots of things (flowers, wedding bands, etc).
Some lower cost alternatives to an actual macro lens would also be good so I can get something temporary.
I hear extension tubes? But how would I know which tubes fit the xl h1a?

Bob Safay July 21st, 2010 04:54 AM

Jmes, I have had great success using diopters. they usually come in sets of three and screw right onto the front of the lens like a filter. I use them for videoing insects. Far cheaper and lighter than a macro lens. Bob

James Palanza July 21st, 2010 02:38 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like something I will check out first.

David W. Jones July 22nd, 2010 07:28 AM

EF adapter with Zeiss 60mm Macro.

Chris Hurd July 22nd, 2010 07:49 AM

Before spending money, experiment first with the built-in macro mode
and see how it works for you: take off the lens hood. Zoom out to full
wide. Provide light. You'll be able to focus on small objects held right
up to the glass on the front objective of the lens.


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