Re: [KOML] close up adapters?!

[Robert Monaghan <rmonagha@post.cis.smu.edu>]

Shouldn't any decent closeup lens that is either 49mm (series filter 
removed, as described at http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/korapid.html 
with $3 rubber stopper from previous posts to this list) or series VI
(ring still in place) enable you to do closeup photos? With an adapter 
ring, you could probably use many 35mm closeup lens sets as well?

Focusing Distance would depend on diopters. Kodak closeup lens articles
suggest using a measured rod or ruler to set focus distance, then drop
away (e.g., for flowers etc) and take photo. We used to build a wire 
frame and use it to set both precise focus and distance. If it works on 
the Nikonos, it ought to work on the KOs too ;-) Fast to use, too...

Divide 1/diopter strength to get focus distance with lens set at infinity,
such as 1/+1 or 1 meter for +1 diopter, 1/2 meter for +2 etc. Coverage 
would depend on the lens used, but easily established with one or two 
test photos on a test target.

In the meantime, you can keep an eye out for the "real-thing" with rods 
and all, but you can take a lot of photos reusing those old 35mm camera's 
closeup lenses ;-)

good luck - bobm


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On Mon, 4 May 1998, Aaron1681 wrote:

> howdy folks,
> 
> I am desperately seeking a close up adapter for portrature.  I am willing to
> pay $125.00+ for a clean close up adapter for my koni omega, preferably one
> that will allow me to fill the frame with a face--or as close to that as
> possible.  if anyone knows more than the e-bay address that would be helpful.
> like I said, I am desperate.  
> aaron fineman
>