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NX 18-55mm reverse lens hack.

Started May 12, 2015 | Discussions thread
v12nut Regular Member • Posts: 293
Re: NX 18-55mm reverse lens hack.

ExFisherman wrote:

I like extreme macro photography, and I have the Canon MPE-65 with the macro twin flash. I went the NX system route not too long ago for the compactness and light weight. I got the NX210 1st, then the NX20. Both of these bodies came with 18-55mm lens. I don't need two lenses of the same type, so I turn one of them into an extreme macro lens by reverse mounting it. I also wanted full lens control, so I basically hacked it. It works pretty well, and it's much much lighter than the Canon setup. I can handle it all day without strain on my wrist.

Here are some photos of the hack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sinh_phun/sets/72157652194830509

Here are some examples of the images taken:https://www.flickr.com/photos/sinh_phun/sets/72157651936224585

What is the type of cable you used for the contacts? is it flat cat5 ? or something a little more flexible?

cheers

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