Phillip;
Great idea! And glad to hear the results are great too. I'm going to
try it with my 80/4 and T8 right away.
George
Phillip Franklin wrote:
>
> I've been using the 2X-A Tele converter lens along with the
> 38 macro and auto bellows. I install the tele converter to the
> camera and then the bellows & then the lens. I get some outrageously
> sharp magnification. Lighting is done thru the T-10 Ring Flash.
> I find it is most important to make sure everything is tight on the
> macro stand and that the bellows is locked just right. I replaced
> the original locking blocks with some newer ones. Mirror lock-up
> does not seem neccessary because the only signicant light is from the
> flash. I'm more concerned with slight bellows movement on critical
> focus. I ofcouse use the Varimagnifier. I mostly shoot micro
> processors either in package or off the wafer. I've also shot diamonds
> for identification. I'm guessing my magnification is well over 10x
> or more. I shoot at about f8 or f11 and sometimess 22. I can't really
> tell if this makes much difference.
>
> Has anyone else used the 2X-A in conjunction with the 38 macro or 20
> macro?
>
> Phillip Franklin
> http://www.phillipfranklin.com
>
> < This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
> < For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
> < Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|