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Originally Posted by nobby
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Thanks nobby!
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Originally Posted by postcardcv
With a 1:1 macro lens you can photograph something at 'life size' - a 1cm item will cover 1cm on the sensor. The sensor on the G1 is 18mm x 13.5mm so you'll be able to get frame filling shots of anything upto that size with a 1:1 macro. Later on I'll take a shot with a 1:1 macro to give you some idea of what you'll get from one.
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So in theory, if im taking a picture of something approx 15mm by 10mm in size, im not really going to need a macro lens?? Look forward to seeing the shot, thanks!
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Originally Posted by yelvertoft
Only if you're willing to shell out a very large amount of money on a microscope and attachment to stick your camera onto. I'm guessing that this wouldn't be practical/appealing as it would also prevent the use of live subjects.
You're doing very, very well if you can get 1:1, almost anything more than that is very specialist. Also bear in mind that even at 1:1, your depth of field is going to be exceptionally shallow (1-2mm?) even at very small apertures. Read the glossary I pointed you to in the other "hello" thread if you don't understand what I'm talking about.
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First comment is correct, thats not particuly practical or appealing as I want to keep my subjects alive.
So as a "short term" goal, I should perhaps aim at taing 1:1 or as close as possible, then maybe, depending on results try for higher.
Will go take at look in my hello thread, thanks!
Appreciate the info all.
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