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ingg · Post by **ingg** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:51 am

Looking for a way to get better shots on livestock, better close in shots. I need to stay a bit away from the tank, as the glass is so thick, and then I'm in digital zooms and H&B when trying to get pics of say shrimp.

Would this help me?

http://cgi.ebay.com/0-5X-WIDE-ANGLE-LEN ... 7C294%3A50

Ghazanfar Ghori · Post by **Ghazanfar Ghori** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:30 am

What camera do you have?

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:40 am

Canon S5IS...

This one -

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contr ... elid=15207

Ghazanfar Ghori · Post by **Ghazanfar Ghori** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:57 am

I'd suggest something like a Raynox DCR250 - fairly inexpensive and easy to use.
I have one if you want to try it out. Google it - you'll see some impressive results.

maddog10 · Post by **maddog10** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:13 pm

Keep in mind that you lose image quality with every add-on lens. Usually the more expensive lenses show less loss.

Dave - You should buy a real camera.

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:21 pm

Ghazanfar - that would still require me to get a lens adapter/tube, right?

Mike - No, I shouldn't buy a "real" camera - I have no desire whatsoever to blow 2-3 grand on a camera and associated lenses.

While I completely respect that some folks are that into it, it is nuts to me to spend over a thousand dollars to take pictures of shrimp (or fish). I'm not a photographer, just looking for an occasional use toy.

Post by **krisw** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:13 pm

I believe this is the canon lens you're looking for for your S5 IS:

58mm Close-up Lens 500D

Looks like around $85 via Amazon. I haven't used, or reviewed this before, so do your research first.

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:16 pm

Yep, that is the canon version - man, lenses should be lenses!

As long as it is a 58mm, you buy the adapter thingy (I think), then plug on whatever you want (I think).

Gotta have you guys eyeball my camera and figure out what'd work. Ghazanfar, please bring that lens in March, let's see what it'd need to go on ym camera - wondering if the universal jobby connector goes directly on, or what...

maddog10 · Post by **maddog10** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:59 pm

You need the adapter that fits your camera and then the add-on lenses just screw in. In theory any 58mm add-on lens will thread onto the adapter. The add-on macro lenses are basically magnifying glasses that are held in front of the camera. Be sure to get one that is coated, as this will help minimize the loss of image quality.

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:02 pm

Got it, thanks!

Boy, devil is in the details.... you guys are an awesome resource in more than just plants!

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