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Tony-S
29th of January 2006 (Sun), 15:35
Greetings all,

New to the site - I just found it a few days ago and I must say it's the best Canon-specific site out there.

I've recently purchased a Rebel XT which, of course, cannot use my FD lenses. Just to see if I could do it, though, I rested my Rebel XT body on my Canon Autobellows with a 20mm macrophoto bellows lens. I was able to use manual exposure (30 sec) to obtain the following pictures of a U.S. dime and #8 screw. These surfaces aren't as smooth as I thought they were. The magnification is probably about 5x for each (this lens will do 20x). The setup is a bit impractical, but in a moment of despiration I probably could get away with it.

I'm not sure why, but the color is really off (fluorescent light bulbs). The white balance was set properly, so I hope someone may have information as to why there's a pronouced copper color. It may have something to do with surface on which they were rested - stained wood.

enemykill
29th of January 2006 (Sun), 16:39
HI tonys

I read your article that reminde me when I purchase my Canon Rebel XT at the frist time. I dont know how to shoot screws for my company. Anh then I found this site .

http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/Equipment_Lessons/First_Studio/The_First_Studio_Product_Kit/index.html
Hoplly you will find useful information
HAI

LordV
30th of January 2006 (Mon), 00:46
Neat setup and shots. Can't you get an FD to AF fit converter ring?
Brian V.

Tony-S
3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 22:47
Neat setup and shots. Can't you get an FD to AF fit converter ring?
Brian V.

I think Adorama sells one with a "correction" lens for the extra distance from the "film" plane. If I were to get it, I would probably take the lens out so as not to lose image quality.

MrsKitty
4th of February 2006 (Sat), 00:02
Ohhhhhhhh! I like the screw!!!!

drookie
4th of February 2006 (Sat), 00:24
Can you post a pic of your setup with the bellows?

Raymate
4th of February 2006 (Sat), 06:43
That screw is nice !!!

Tony-S
4th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:11
Can you post a pic of your setup with the bellows?

Here're two shots taken with my PowerShot A95. The 20mm lens is really something. I remember when I first opened the box (20-some years ago) I said, "damn, that's small!" The bellows has a damaged knob, but fortunately it's still completely functional.

Tony-S
4th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:20
Here's a photo of a small sliver of wood that's at about 8x magnification (30" f/11). I put it on a dime in the second image for size reference.

Gary W. Graley
7th of February 2006 (Tue), 08:38
Great closeups!! no bellows here but have a macro rail that is indispensable for macros!
G2