macro help needed

Andy68 · 10-02-2006, 20:02

Hi there, I have a Fuji finepix S7000 that has a macro down to 1cm. I want to get closer/ more detailed images, mostly of insects, can I use a teleconvertor to acheive this or do I have to get a compatable macro lens. Being digital I dont know whether lenses can conflict with digital focusing

Thanks in advance (and hoping for at least one reply UNLIKE the DP forum!!)

Andy

dod · 10-02-2006, 20:11

the s7000 has a teleconvertor attachment but I'm not sure how well it would work in macro mode. Might be an idea to get a +2 or +4 filter attachment for the lens to get really close. It's not going to be ideal though as you're going to be so close you'll have a problem getting enough light onto the subject. At least I'd have thought that.

RobertP · 10-02-2006, 22:30

I don't know your camera but my own compact camera does macro. The picture are OK in ordinary light but are actually quite good in strong light. Might be worth trying some macro shots with strong light to see if the detail improves to where you want.

Mike · 11-02-2006, 00:58

Here's one of my shots taken with the S7000 fitted with +4 & +2 close up filters, hopefully it will give you an idea of the type of results you can expect.

http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=y57b...ize=1&nostamp=

Mike

KenCo1964 · 11-02-2006, 08:06

That's very good Mike, I've thought about those filters myself.

Andy68 · 11-02-2006, 17:43

This is excellent thanks everyone. I was just wondering how filters work differently to teleconverters?

Andy68 · 11-02-2006, 17:47

This is the type of thing I'm trying to acheive Mike, can you tell me where you purchased your filters or are they fairly common place in camera shops/online?

Mike · 14-02-2006, 00:32

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Originally Posted by Andy68

This is the type of thing I'm trying to acheive Mike, can you tell me where you purchased your filters or are they fairly common place in camera shops/online?

The ones I bought for the Fuji S7000 were purchased from Jessops, their own brand, about £12 each I think. I've just bought a cheap set off eBay to fit my Sigma 28mm - 300mm, +1 lens, +2 lens, +4 lens, +10 Macro lens they all come in a fold-out case and cost £24.50 inc p&p. Once I've had a chance to take some shots I'll post them on the forum.

Mike

CT · 14-02-2006, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy68

This is excellent thanks everyone. I was just wondering how filters work differently to teleconverters?

It's very misleading to think of them as filters Andy. Whilst they fit over the front of the lens in the same way as a filter, they're actually supplementary close-up lenses which just magnify the image. Being clear glass there's also no exposure increase involved as there is with extension tubes or teleconverters, so they can be very convenient.

10-02-2006, 20:02	#1 (permalink)
Andy68 New here Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	macro help needed Hi there, I have a Fuji finepix S7000 that has a macro down to 1cm. I want to get closer/ more detailed images, mostly of insects, can I use a teleconvertor to acheive this or do I have to get a compatable macro lens. Being digital I dont know whether lenses can conflict with digital focusing Thanks in advance (and hoping for at least one reply UNLIKE the DP forum!!) Andy

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dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	the s7000 has a teleconvertor attachment but I'm not sure how well it would work in macro mode. Might be an idea to get a +2 or +4 filter attachment for the lens to get really close. It's not going to be ideal though as you're going to be so close you'll have a problem getting enough light onto the subject. At least I'd have thought that.

10-02-2006, 22:30	#3 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	I don't know your camera but my own compact camera does macro. The picture are OK in ordinary light but are actually quite good in strong light. Might be worth trying some macro shots with strong light to see if the detail improves to where you want.

11-02-2006, 00:58	#4 (permalink)
Mike Getting Comfy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester, Cheshire, UK Posts: 209	Here's one of my shots taken with the S7000 fitted with +4 & +2 close up filters, hopefully it will give you an idea of the type of results you can expect. http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=y57b...ize=1&nostamp= Mike

11-02-2006, 08:06	#5 (permalink)
KenCo1964 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Co. Durham England Posts: 1,069	That's very good Mike, I've thought about those filters myself.

11-02-2006, 17:43	#6 (permalink)
Andy68 New here Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	This is excellent thanks everyone. I was just wondering how filters work differently to teleconverters?

11-02-2006, 17:47	#7 (permalink)
Andy68 New here Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	This is the type of thing I'm trying to acheive Mike, can you tell me where you purchased your filters or are they fairly common place in camera shops/online?