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I wonder if you could do the ping pong thing on the Jansjos ? I bet you could.
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Yep, I've used ping pong balls in multiple ways using Jansjos. Jansjos are all I use anymore except occasionally a fiber optic ringlight...Ray
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Finally got around to purchasing a camera. Canon T1i, without a lens(included everything in the original packaging, manuals, cd's etc.). Guess I don't need one right away to start shooting coins, with the Spiratone bellows and the 150mm MacroTel? Reveived the bellows and lens, and both look to be in excellent condition. Still waiting for the Canon T mount adapter to arrive.
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Sorry to keep asking, but just found this on ebay, and it might be a good buy for he 35mm MacroTar I'll be needing in the future, although a Nikon mount. This lens could be adapted to my Spiratone bellows with the right adapter? I could keep or resell the bellows? Lots of options, maybe? Your thoughts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/29071353938....m1423.l2649 |
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Finally got around to purchasing a camera. Canon T1i, without a lens(included everything in the original packaging, manuals, cd's etc.). Guess I don't need one right away to start shooting coins, with the Spiratone bellows and the 150mm MacroTel? Reveived the bellows and lens, and both look to be in excellent condition. Still waiting for the Canon T mount adapter to arrive. Sounds good. The CD should have the EOS Utility software you need to tether the camera. Once you have the utility installed I believe you can download the upgrade from Canon website. So yes, you need the adapter and a tripod or copy stand to get started. Quote:Sorry to keep asking, but just found this on ebay, and it might be a good buy for he 35mm MacroTar I'll be needing in the future, although a Nikon mount. This lens could be adapted to my Spiratone bellows with the right adapter? I could keep or resell the bellows? Lots of options, maybe? Your thoughts. You could buy the Nikon bellows and adapt it to your Canon fairly easily. But to use the 150mm Macrotel, you'd need a T-mount lens to Nikon F adapter. So either way you will need to do some adapting. It also might be that the Macrotar is mounted to a Nikon F - TMount adapter. Native Nikon Macrotars are fairly rare. If that's the case, you could easily mount the Macrotar to the first bellows. Options, options... |
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I just bought the Spiratone Bellows with the 35mm Macrotel lens (got it for $40 + shipping). I am going to have to wait until I have all these items and see how everything fits or doesn't fit. I have camera, tripod, (2) Jansjco lights, bellows (2 Spiratone), lenses (1 150mm and 1 35mm), and a Canon adapter. So, as soon as all this arrives, I will lay it on a table and try to figure out how it goes together. That is when I will most likely need some advice. Anything I should get in the meantime?
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I'm excited to see how it all works when you get it together. Please post when you have first results, or issues that need resolving. From your list I think you have all you need to get started...Ray
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I'll give it my best effort.
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Okay, I now have my EF-S 55 - 250 mm F/4.0-5.6 IS II lens for telephoto. Once I get my bellows setup, I should have most of my ranges zeroed in. I am still the novice and have so much to learn. Heck, just reading the Canon 450D manual is a piece of work unto itself. With the lens came the registration which includes a sight to help beginners with their photography. http://www.usa.canon.com/dlcI do not know if this will help with bellows setup, but it may be useful to some others here just getting Canon cameras. |
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The Canon T1i (used) without lens arrived today. I examined the body and everything looks pristine. However, when I removed the plastic lens protector cover, and looked inside, I noticed a fair amount of fine dust particles. Would this be something I should be overly concerned about? Is this something I can address? Or is it an issue to be taken up at a camera shop? The seller has expressed the camera is in "mint condition" with no problems, etc. I almost feel like returning it for a refund, which I can within 14 days. I have emailed the seller expressing my concerns with this problem. What do you think?
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I'd just use a squeeze blower and test it out. Take a picture of a white background and see if any dust is on the sensor/filter. You can see specs in the pictures. If no specs, I would not worry about it. A little dust on the mirror won't hurt anything. But do blow it out so it won't end up on the sensor.
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A standard 42mm slip-on cap fits mine. Let me know if you need one...Ray
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Ray, I finally received the lens (just the standard 18-55mm) and shot a white background and viewed it on my computer, and could not see one dust spot. Good news. I went ahead and ordered (2) 42mm slip-on lens caps and (1) 30mm just to have on hand. Now I will have to spend some time learning how to use the Canon T1i! Thanks for all your help. I'm sure I need more.
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