DLux-5 and Raynox DCR-250 macro lense

[rachel@krusic.com]

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Hi all,

 

I just bought and love my new Leica DLux-5!

 

It has very good macro performance but I wanted a little more so I bought the Raynox DCR-250 based on user reviews and Alexander Whites book about using the DLux 5.

 

I am having some issues on focus and was wondering if any one has tips/tricks on how to use an add on macro lens.

 

I'm new to photography and am learning as I go along.

 

What I did do was;

 

1 - Put the camera in manual focus mode.

2 - Put the camera in A mode and maxed out my F number to 8.

3 - Maxed out my zoom, basically tele photo mode.

 

Images still look blurry.

 

I hope this added info doesn't confuse the issue so maybe its best to disregard

 

Thanks in advance,

Rachel

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[wda]

Rachel, welcome to the forum and Leica photography!

 

While I have a D-Lux 5 I have no experience of using attachments with it. In the absence of any instructions, leaflets or via the internet, I would set the camera on a tripod with a controllable test subject. Zoom and frame the subject. In aperture priority mode set F/8. In manual focus mode try and focus on the subject.. The attachment will give you a limited range of sharp focus. Experiment by moving the test object nearer or further from the lens until you can get a sharply focused image. Shoot and assess the result. Modify the procedure until you achieve perfect focus. Live view is a considerable advantage in these close up situations.

 

Depth of field is very shallow at close ranges.

 

As you are very new to photography, may I suggest you spend more time mastering the camera and the basics before getting disillusioned wrestling with a quite demanding technique. It is a super little camera, capable of giving you very good results.

[rachel@krusic.com]

Hi David and thanks for the reply.

 

You are right and I will shelve the lense and have fun with the camera.

 

Alexander Whites book is great as an intro for some one like me.

 

- Rachel