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Reversed lens macro on D5100
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<blockquote data-quote="Rexer John" data-source="post: 138968" data-attributes="member: 12691"><p>The reversing ring fits onto the camera body just like a standard lens, then screw the lens onto the reversing ring. It screws onto the reversing ring with the filter threads.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/JJC-Reversing-Nikon-D-SLR-cameras/dp/B003PI8F2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366266511&sr=8-1&keywords=jjc+reversing" target="_blank">This is the one I got</a>, best to be metal I think.</p><p></p><p>I also made a makeshift flash diffuser to fit close to the end on the lens for times where you need a fast shutter. i.e. insects or if using hand held.</p><p></p><p>My method for handheld shots...</p><p>Shutter 1/200</p><p>Flash on manual and set to full power, no TTL is available with lens reversed.</p><p>Homemade flash diffuser attached to end of lens.</p><p>Adjust ISO as necessary, good results and depth of field at 100 or 200 ISO with 35mm prime, aperture closed to minimum (f22).</p><p>Using viewfinder or live view, slide the aperture tag open.</p><p>Get focussed, very easy with the aperture wide as depth of field is extremely small.</p><p>Now let go of the aperture tag and the lens will stop down to the smallest aperture, take the shot.</p><p>If you want to control depth of field you can just slide as far as you like.</p><p>If you dont want to use a flash, use a tripod and a longer shutter speed.</p><p>A remote release is needed for anything over 30 seconds. </p><p></p><p>Flash without a diffuser is not good because you need to be VERY close, with the 35mm lens the focus point is 45 to 55mm from the subject depending on the focus ring position. I wasn't expecting the focus ring to be usable but that 10mm really helps when you are on a tripod.</p><p>Pictures can be taken with the built in direct flash but I think that was with the kit 18-55 zoom, set to a longer focal length.</p><p></p><p>It's a lot of fun and well worth it as a (not too) gimmicky extra.</p><p>Use raw to get extra dynamic range to adjust the final shot exposure level.</p><p></p><p>Take care not to poke the rear element into anything and cover when not in use.</p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rexer John, post: 138968, member: 12691"] The reversing ring fits onto the camera body just like a standard lens, then screw the lens onto the reversing ring. It screws onto the reversing ring with the filter threads. [URL="http://www.amazon.co.uk/JJC-Reversing-Nikon-D-SLR-cameras/dp/B003PI8F2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366266511&sr=8-1&keywords=jjc+reversing"]This is the one I got[/URL], best to be metal I think. I also made a makeshift flash diffuser to fit close to the end on the lens for times where you need a fast shutter. i.e. insects or if using hand held. My method for handheld shots... Shutter 1/200 Flash on manual and set to full power, no TTL is available with lens reversed. Homemade flash diffuser attached to end of lens. Adjust ISO as necessary, good results and depth of field at 100 or 200 ISO with 35mm prime, aperture closed to minimum (f22). Using viewfinder or live view, slide the aperture tag open. Get focussed, very easy with the aperture wide as depth of field is extremely small. Now let go of the aperture tag and the lens will stop down to the smallest aperture, take the shot. If you want to control depth of field you can just slide as far as you like. If you dont want to use a flash, use a tripod and a longer shutter speed. A remote release is needed for anything over 30 seconds. Flash without a diffuser is not good because you need to be VERY close, with the 35mm lens the focus point is 45 to 55mm from the subject depending on the focus ring position. I wasn't expecting the focus ring to be usable but that 10mm really helps when you are on a tripod. Pictures can be taken with the built in direct flash but I think that was with the kit 18-55 zoom, set to a longer focal length. It's a lot of fun and well worth it as a (not too) gimmicky extra. Use raw to get extra dynamic range to adjust the final shot exposure level. Take care not to poke the rear element into anything and cover when not in use. [/QUOTE]
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