Phil Thompson Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thinking of hiring one on Saturday to film bugs and little worlds in the Forrest on Saturday. Any one got any experience? Also does the PV filter size cover this lens? 4” x 5.6” filters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Panczenko Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 A 4x5 MB will work fine- it's a 110mm back, if I remember correctly. Minimum focus is 2'9, but be careful casting a shadow on the bugs with the camera. This is where a periscope could come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Thompson Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 How does the Periscope work then? is that what they use on nature documentaries to film bugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Panczenko Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 How does the Periscope work then? is that what they use on nature documentaries to film bugs? I'm not saying it's going to be necessary, and it will be a fairly pricey rental compared to the 135mm and probably significantly slower. They just are offset so that the camera is at a right angle (although other orientations are possible) to the long periscope, so that the camera does not shadow the subject when you are so close to it. The lens is usually very small too so that it can get into smaller places. I was just saying it could resolve some potential issues that may or may not come up- not that it is the only way to do what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now