TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I couldn't find a reference to this, so I think it's new. I bought a Raynox DCR-250 a while back. It's a macro conversion lens which is designed to work with an existing lens. http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcr250/indexdcr250eg.htm The front filter thread is 49mm, and the back camera thread is 43mm, so it fits the X Vario perfectly without using the included adapter. The stock X Vario minimum focus distance is about 12 inches. The MFD with the DCR-250 is about 4 inches. Toshi Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988383'>More sharing options...
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TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted February 13, 2016 Photo with the XV + DCR-250. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988386'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted February 13, 2016 Another one. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988388'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted February 13, 2016 Another one. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988390'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted February 13, 2016 Most of these full-flower shots are tiny flowers about half an inch across or less. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988391'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted February 13, 2016 Fun to see the internals of flowers. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988393'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted February 13, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I tried daffodils but they're a single color, so not as interesting. The flowers where the pistils/stamens are different colors than the petals seem to work better. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988394'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted February 13, 2016 It's possible to zoom in ludicruously close with cropping. This is about a 1:1 crop. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988395'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted February 13, 2016 I really had a lot of fun today with the DCR-250. If you're interested in buying one, here's the link on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-Super-Macro-Snap-/dp/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455345933&sr=8-1&keywords=dcr-250 Toshi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted February 13, 2016 Share #10 Posted February 13, 2016 Great shots Toshi. I'm sure our resident expert Dunk will chime in, as he is the close-up king. I've gone a slightly different route, and I might add somewhat more difficult. I got a couple of Elpro close-up lenses, and "made" them fit the required 43mm thread. Same/similar result, just more work. Your Raynox is much easier. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted February 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted February 13, 2016 Hello Toshi, Cheer for these beautiful images !I have also two closed-up Raynox (150 and 250)which marries marvelously well with X Vario.Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkassenkunde Posted February 13, 2016 Share #12 Posted February 13, 2016 Very good images, Toshi. The only thing I don't like is your distracting watermark. I have used the same combo with my Vario and got some nice results, here you may find one example: #708 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted February 13, 2016 Share #13 Posted February 13, 2016 Excellent shots - hand-held or with tripod? There are quite a few images using the Raynox and Elpro devices in the 'X-Vario images' sticky thread at the top of the forum. I bought the '150' version of the Raynox and find it works very well for reasonable close-up's when wandering about in the countryside. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/256804-x-vario-with-raynox-dcr-250/?do=findComment&comment=2988522'>More sharing options...
wda Posted February 13, 2016 Share #14 Posted February 13, 2016 A very useful accessory or two. Much has been written in the forum about close up photography with the X Vario. Well worth a search. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMorita Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted February 20, 2016 Excellent shots - hand-held or with tripod? They were with a tripod, although the wind was making the flowers bounce around a bit. Toshi 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted March 26, 2016 Share #16 Posted March 26, 2016 I tried daffodils but they're a single color, so not as interesting. The flowers where the pistils/stamens are different colors than the petals seem to work better. Try backlighting the daffodils to explore their translucence. dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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