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Old 26-06-2008, 06:55 PM
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Re: How would you define Macro?

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Originally Posted by glsammy View Post
1:2 in this instance means half life sized, I think!

I've recently been using a Canon MP-E65, that can give up to 5:1 (Five times life size.) An amazing if difficult to use lens.
yep 2:1 would be twice life size
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