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Equipment & Techniques => Motion & Video => Topic started by: Kevin Gallagher on August 03, 2018, 05:50:51 am

Title: New & Very Strange Lens
Post by: Kevin Gallagher on August 03, 2018, 05:50:51 am
 Hi all, I came across an article and an embedded video for this rather strange looking lens. It resembles a thin telescope with a large base to attach it to your camera. The footage they took for the demo is very impressive but as one who is scared stiff of stinging insects, all I can say is that videographer was VERY brave!! :)

I have no connection whatsoever to this company.

Lens (https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=255&v=WrzQjUQds6g)
Title: Re: New & Very Strange Lens
Post by: Slobodan Blagojevic on August 03, 2018, 09:44:18 am
Very cool lens and video. Thanks, Kevin.
Title: Re: New & Very Strange Lens
Post by: Bart_van_der_Wolf on August 03, 2018, 12:53:02 pm
Hi all, I came across an article and an embedded video for this rather strange looking lens.

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the heads up. Interesting macro lens, waterproof and with built-in Ring-light.

Cheers,
Bart
Title: Re: New & Very Strange Lens
Post by: Peter McLennan on August 03, 2018, 04:13:56 pm
Back in the day, I did a lot of product photography with a periscope system similar to this.  It is definitely a fun way to shoot small things.  Lighting, for example, is far easier and less limited than with conventional closeup lenses.
Title: Re: New & Very Strange Lens
Post by: D Fuller on August 10, 2018, 02:35:07 pm
In the motion world, when you had to get a 35mm Arriflex in close, this type of “probe” lens was essential kit. We used to use a version made by Innovision (http://www.innovision-optics.com/prod/lens_comp.shtml).

I like this version with the ring light built in!