Jasmine Flower using Reverse Lens Technique

idkhalid · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Exif:
ISO : 200
Aperture : F/0
Focal Length : 55mm Reverse
Exposure: 1/160

CnC are welcome

chauncey · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Like the shot, but can you explain "reverse lens technique"?

tonydee · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

I think something that makes flower shots stand out is capturing detailed texture on the petals. Also, I think it would have worked better to get the entire flower in, as the eye naturally plunges off the right edge.... Not saying my macro results are any better, but I know what I'm aiming for

. Cheers, Tony

( reverse lens technique is where a lense is attached facing the camera, which provides more magnification - I've read that there are some adapters you can buy to do this )

Robert_Lay · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Using an adapter, you mount the adapter on the camera body, then you screw on a prime lens to the adapter using the prime lens filter threads.
In another variation of that, the "adapter" can be a bellows.

chauncey · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Would not the same thing be accomplished by using extension tubes?

Bill Boehme · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chauncey

Would not the same thing be accomplished by using extension tubes?

Extension tubes allow you to get closer subjects in focus. Reversing the lens changes the angle of the FOV.

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idkhalid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kuala lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 100	Jasmine Flower using Reverse Lens Technique Exif: ISO : 200 Aperture : F/0 Focal Length : 55mm Reverse Exposure: 1/160 CnC are welcome

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chauncey Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MI/CO Posts: 7,683 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jasmine Flower using Reverse Lens Technique Like the shot, but can you explain "reverse lens technique"?

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tonydee Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tokyo Posts: 2,009 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jasmine Flower using Reverse Lens Technique I think something that makes flower shots stand out is capturing detailed texture on the petals. Also, I think it would have worked better to get the entire flower in, as the eye naturally plunges off the right edge.... Not saying my macro results are any better, but I know what I'm aiming for . Cheers, Tony ( reverse lens technique is where a lense is attached facing the camera, which provides more magnification - I've read that there are some adapters you can buy to do this ) __________________ 5D and too much glass. Mamiya 645E. http://www.picasaweb.com/anthonypon recent work

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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: Jasmine Flower using Reverse Lens Technique Using an adapter, you mount the adapter on the camera body, then you screw on a prime lens to the adapter using the prime lens filter threads. In another variation of that, the "adapter" can be a bellows. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

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chauncey Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MI/CO Posts: 7,683 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jasmine Flower using Reverse Lens Technique Would not the same thing be accomplished by using extension tubes?

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