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From this morning's walk in the park - RX10iii again
Bullfinch (Juvenile Female) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Bullfinch (Juvenile Female) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
From this morning's walk in the park - RX10iii again
Bullfinch (Juvenile Female) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
By definition (from the lens's name) it's 50cm. Although that's with the camera's lens set to infinity. It should come down a bit if the camera lens is set to its minimum focus distance. I think the Canon 500D is probably the most useful close-up lens for the RX10 III/IV. It's not as powerful as the Marumi 330 and 200 (again, their MFD is in the name) but that makes it easier to use and 2 dioptres is often quite enough. It's also lighter than the Marumis so less strain on the RX10 lens mechanism.Thanks Marcia - it one of these: https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-500D-Close-up-Lens-Review.aspx which just screws straight on to the RX10 lens with no vignetting.
The focus distance is very good (relative to a normal macro lens) - I would guess about 60cm although I've never measured it properly. Auto focus works fine and the more focal length you dial in, the more magnification you get so it's quite a useful setup
Good info Jonathan, thanks. I did try other close up lenses and found them too powerful to be used easily so the 500D is a good compromise as you sayBy definition (from the lens's name) it's 50cm. Although that's with the camera's lens set to infinity. It should come down a bit if the camera lens is set to its minimum focus distance. I think the Canon 500D is probably the most useful close-up lens for the RX10 III/IV. It's not as powerful as the Marumi 330 and 200 (again, their MFD is in the name) but that makes it easier to use and 2 dioptres is often quite enough. It's also lighter than the Marumis so less strain on the RX10 lens mechanism.
Crackingly sharp George
Got these two up in the Torridon area last week with the RX10iii
Common Darters by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Dragonfly Wing with Pterostigma by Mike Smith, on Flickr
The pterostigma (plural: pterostigmata) is a group of specialized cells in the outer wings of insects, which are often thickened or coloured, and thus stand out from other cells. It is particularly noticeable in dragonflies, but present also in other insect groups.
The purpose of the pterostigma, being a heavier section of the wing in comparison to nearby sections, is to assist in gliding. Without the pterostigma, self-exciting vibrations would set in on the wing after a certain critical speed, making gliding impossible.
CheersWhat a stunner! Well done!
A couple with the RX10iii from recent wanderings in the Torridon area
Beinn Eighe by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Wee Tree by Mike Smith, on Flickr
A couple of snaps from the park last weekend with RX10iii
Robin by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Autumn Colours by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Thanks GeorgeTwo very nice shots, particularly liking the shot of the Robin, well composed with good colour & detail.
George.