[MF3D.FORUM:1115] Re: Miniturization

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

David W. Kesner wrote:
> Brian Reynolds writes:
> > If any of my cameras could focus close (one of
> > the MF short comings we don't seem to talk about) I'd probably do some
> > hypo shots of architectural details.
> 
> Oh but they can, just get a set of close up lenses. There are 
> several on eBay right now that will fit your Yashicamat. Look 
> at items #404557456 and #406979606. The first one closes in 
> about 9 hours and is at $17.50 the other still has 6 days, no 
> bids and starts at $49.95. This one even has parallax 
> correcting and focuses between 8 and 13 inches.
> 

If I were to go the macro route I'd probably rather get a Mamiya C
series TLR and a Paramender (or a tripod with a geared center column)
or just get a 6x6 rollfilm back for my Speed Graphic.

I don't particularly like close up lenses (one more thing to leave
behind or lose), and LF cameras have me spoiled with the "every lens
is a closeup lens" feature.

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