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Using
Macro Filters to take close-ups
with your Canon G5/G3
This
is a comparison of the macro capabilities of the Canon G5/G3
without macro filters, with a Hoya +4, (part of the Hoya
+7 macro set), the full Hoya macro set (+7), and the Hoya
+10.
fine
print: original files not enhanced in any way; each picture
was an attempt to get as close as possible with that configuration.
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images to see original Large Superfine file. |
Hoya
Macro Set
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G5/G3
with no attachments...
Lens
to subject distance zoomed to telephoto 5"
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...with
a Hoya +4 macro filter-
Filter
to subject distance 3.5"
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...with
a Hoya +7 macro filter-
Filter
to subject distance 2.6"
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...with
a Hoya +10 macro filter-
Filter
to subject distance 2.0"
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G5/G3,
52mm LensMate adapter and +10 Hoya macro filter. 7/8" across
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Hoya
Macro Filters
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These
samples are for those who want to see the dime in focus. Depth
of field is so shallow using macro filters that it's impossible
to get both the note and the dime in focus simultaneously, so
we focused on the note so edge to edge accuracy could be observed.
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...with
a Hoya +7 macro filter-
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...with
a Hoya +10 macro filter-
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G5/G3,
52mm LensMate adapter and +10 Hoya macro filter focused on dime.
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Raynox
DCR-250
Macro Lens/Filter
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Approximately
+10 power. Magnification : 4 1/4" minimum distance from subject.
Comes with Universal snap-on
style ring for diameters 52mm - 67mm, lens caps, and
case.
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...with
the Raynox DCR-250-
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...with
the Raynox DCR-250-
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G5/G3,
52mm LensMate adapter and the Raynox DCR-250 macro lens/filter.
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