Speaking of macro, Mark Cassino's latest snowflake pics were shot with the *istD. Paul
> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shel Belinkoff" > Subject: Close Focusing, Macro with istD(s) > > > > Will the Pentax dslr siblings work well with extension tubes and > > other > > close-up gear like the helicoid focusing adapter? I rarely do any > > macro > > work, but sometimes like to get close to show detail for eBay sales > > or to > > just get a little closer or less DOF when using some lenses in the > > 85mm - > > 200mm range. If I wanted a wide-ish zoom, which would be a good > > choice for > > close-up work? Has anyone use the M24~35 zoom on one of these > > cameras? > > How'd it work out? > > I routinely use a bellows on my istD. You need to put a short > extension tube between the bellows and the camera body to allow the > bellows to clear the prism projection. > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/istD_bellows.html > > William Robb > >
