Lumix G1 extension tube

oldwolf · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 09:25 AM

Hi all.
I recently got the Lumix G1, which I would like to use for macro photography.
I wonder if any one can advise me on where I may be able to find an extension tube for this or alternatively where I may be able to find a compatible micro four thirds mount extension tube?

This is my first SLR camera so I am a bit of a newbie with this.

Many thanks in advance.

Regards

Dave

Boddie · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 09:32 AM

lumix g1 raynox items at low prices on eBay.co.uk

The Raynox will do the job lovely

You will be fine with the RAYNOX DCR-250 MACRO LENS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 New !!

but these have very shallow DOF so some practice is required but they do produce fantastic results as already confirmed in another recent thread about these attachments

squishy · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 09:48 AM

you need to use the raynox at 200mm or over, to avoid vignetting, but with practice they can produce good results

Boddie · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squishy

you need to use the raynox at 200mm or over, to avoid vignetting

With what camera?

oldwolf · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 10:37 AM

Thanks for your help guys.

What I am aiming for is to get a set up for taking extreme close ups of insects etc.

I don't think this will happen for a while though due to the high cost of lenses.

I would imagine that in time there will be more available for the micro four thirds mount.

Regards

Dave

Boddie · #6 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 10:55 AM

Have a look at the older images from user MattXYZ

He shows better than anyone else just what you can do with the Raynox lenses

FungiJus · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 12:03 PM

Oldwolf, your brick tuft photo wouldn't be with the G1 would it?

I am in the market for an entry level DSLR (which I know the purists would say the G1 isn't) but this is just about in my price range.

Cheers,
J.

oldwolf · #8 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FungiJus

Oldwolf, your brick tuft photo wouldn't be with the G1 would it?

Hi J.

That picture was taken with my wife's Olympus X-715.
It has been tweaked with an image editor.

If you would like to see a few pictures taken with the G1 please email me and I will be happy to send them to you.
But bear in mind that I'm still learning to use it.

Regards

Dave

squishy · #9 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boddie

With what camera?

i might not be using the right term. i mean, if you use it much below 200mm, you start to get the black plastic of the adapter ring encroaching on the corners of your photos. It is intended for use at higher focal lengths really.