editing in the "out-takes", at the end, was just super-fun! thank you :D i wish I had seen your video two years ago. still, it is very well done and with a lot of fun. and it is still funny, even today, two years later that... "thing" ! back in the days of film photography, I had a ring to be fixed in front of the lens, allowing for it to be clipsed the way you did, outward inward. it was simple and efficient and... cheap ! but safer, to be honest, no need to hold the lens the other hand. anyway, thank you very much !
The macro world is amazing! While using the 18-55 lense I extend the zoom little bit for better grip. Some images look very stunning. The macro journey is just started….. Thanks, Chris, you made my lockdown days
Good to see you back Chris, watched this one for the entertainment value as opposed to the information you impart, cheered me up no end thanks for sharing 👍
Back in the late 70s Fuji introduced a new line of SLR cameras with the AX designation. Until then Fujica cameras had a Pentax screw mount. The AX cameras were Fuji's proprietary bayonet mount. The cameras (3 models) were sold with a 43-75 (might be a little off on the range; it's been over 40 years) zoom lens. As a marketing program to kick start the new mount, we included a reverse adapter so we could sell it as a macro zoom, of which there were not a lot of those back then. Cameras didn't sell all that well. The last thing the world needed was another proprietary mount.
This is mental! I've never seen such technic. It's pretty tricky but it'd work quite well if all important conditions are handled properly. I can definitely use this technic once in a while. I could probably use this technic not only to get macro shots but also when I need some special image. Thanks a million!! 😍
When you remove the lens, you need to make sure the camera is on and DOF preview enabled (or half depress the shutter) when removing the lens. Otherwise, you’re aperture will be wide open and not stopped down. I’ve been doing this for some time now, but with a $5 lens reverse mount ring. It screws to the lens, but gives you a bayonet mount on the front. Then you can use the back cap as a lens cap regardless if the lens is mounted normal or reverse. It’s weird and cool.
Yeah, that's a good point. I wish I had actually also tested/included a reverse mount into the video. GREAT idea about using the back cap for the lens cover protection.
We have only been locked down for a month in Australia so I am not that bored that I should try this. However anther month of this lockdown may see me turn completely whacko too ! Stay safe Pal2tech and all your followers, always look forward to your "creative" videos.
Cool. About 6 months ago, I bought a reverse lens mounting adapter, but this is cool for a quick work around if you need a macro and your out and about (hopefully, not on a windy or rainy day).
Yeah, exactly!! I really want to try those out. I've had some people send links... and they seem like a much safer way of doing it vs. this nutty video!
What if I told you this is outdated? What if I said "First reverse your lens, THEN make adjustments"? Yes, you can reverse your lens and still communicate "normally" with the camera; aperture, shutter speed, even auto focus stacking. It cost more than a few pennies but I just got the Novoflex RETRO for Fuji X-Mount (FUX-RETRO): Perhaps you could do a "What if you had $400 extra: What could you get"? episode. This, the 1.4 teleconverter (for those with the right lenses), Viltrox lenses,... But, for really close focus stacked macro, the Novoflex FUX-RETRO was an eye-opener.
This is crazy ! I am going to try this out , mess up, and come back here and cry to you hehehe. Nice information! This is golden! I never knew this! I am going to try this :D And also, I know about the takes! I do like 10 takes before I get it right haha .
It is a bummer that you (some) can't get equipment...although I use this technique all the time, but I have the proper equipment to do it properly. I have 2 reverse ring adapters that allow me to safely secure the lens to the camera-reversed. I also don't need to move the camera back & forth to focus. I just use the zoom ring on the lens.(I also use the 18-55 kit lens) My worst fear of trying to do this without the adapter is dropping the lens and or the camera. If I were to try to do this without my reverse adapter I would try modeling clay or even tape to try to secure the lens---somewhat I do a lot of macro in my 'retirement' and have found that for a fraction of the cost of a dedicated macro lens, I can achieve very versatile and variable magnifications using reverse rings or extension tubes, so much so that I am looking at a 50mm 'enlarger' lens with a reverse ring setup for a permanent macro lens. The 50mm enlarger lens cost $40.00 and the reverse ring adapter costs less than $20 !!! Beats paying $1200 for a good dedicated macro lens like the Fuji 80mm (I know because I bought the 80mm...then sold it when I discovered these techniques!!! Thanks Chris for bringing macro to your viewers...by the way, I LOVE that light, where did you get it?
Hey Steve!!! All great points and, yeah, as soon as this friggin mess is over with COVID-19, I want to get some reverse ring adapters and try it out. Some of my viewers literally cannot get any orders of anything right now. The light I'm using is the Aputure AL-MX, Amaran 128 LED Bi-Color On-Camera Video Light (amzn.to/2VfgZSS), however, I think that for the cost it's a bit high. You can get the viltrox for a lot cheaper: amzn.to/3aibsiz. It's not a fancy, but it's a great light and in fact is the one I have on all the time in the background of my studio that powers both the red and blue light behind me.
Interesting video with very clear indication of potential risks involved. On your recommendation I actually picked up the MCEX-11 before the virus situation caused a minor slow down in delivery services. Haven't had the time to try it out, but that might happen soon as the flowers are starting to bud in northern tundra. Stay healthy and safe.
I remember back in the seventies I got hold of an adapter for a Pentax screw mount lens that mounted the front filter mount to the body of the camera for this.
I have one of those reverse adapters for my Minolta lenses that I use with the md/xf adapter on my x pro, does the same thing but without having to hold it :)
i did everything as mentioned. but my camera just wont take a photo when i press the button. does anyone know a solution? i got the x-t4 and the same lens, 18-55mm.
Awesome and thank you. I am looking for a macro lens for the XT200 to take pictures of backlit slides at 5-6 inches. The slides are old family events and I hope to have the best quality lens I can get. I will be using a tripod and fixture. Could you please recommend 2 or 3 lenses between $200-600 please? Again thank you for your time.
@@pal2tech Thank you, after digging I found the Apurture MC that has a really cool looking iphone app that lets you control the light/color and settings from your phone. I just ordered it and can't wait to try it out.
IMPORTANT: make sure that you have ’shoot without lens’ set to ON in your button settings in the Fujifilm menu. Go to the little wrench, then choose button/dial setting. Here's how: fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-t3/menu_setup/button-dial_setting/index.html#shoot_without_lens
Hi, there are some reverse lens adapters that you can use to help you out. That way you don't have to play around with holding your camera as well as your lens. That seems really awkward and you'll probably scratch your UV filter at the same time. Cheers !
Fun video...but I just hope that next time you do not try to pull a Nik Wallenda and try to walk on a high wire without a safety net!! Have a great weekend.
Good question: You can adjust the zoom as needed. Meaning, try it at 18, then zoom in to 55 and see how it affects the image. I've found that it's actually better to go toward the 55 side. Cheers!
Like your video, but you should not recomend blowing in the camera with that bulb... it could hurt your shutter blades in the worst of all cases, even if you dont see the blades. Ken wheeler talked about that many times. But there is a very easy and save way to use the bulb and get rid of small dust particles after using the lens your way. Let me know if i should share it.
@@pal2tech well i am gonna describe. Btw, i am that insta guy... @image_of_you.de Ok, you buy a cosmetic brush for make up... it had to be a syntetic one not real hair/fur. use the bulb/blower and blow through the hair of the brush, like 3-5 times... it will give it a very small static load/charge... now you gently “paint“ over your sensor... all the dust will get “sucked“ in the brush because of the static load... now you got the dust in the brush... do heavy stroks over your clean jeans or the edge of your table to release the dust... its a clean simple and gentle way to remove dust... some particle may be stuck to hard to for that technic but 80% cleaning i do just like that. If it does not help you got to do the normal version with wet swipes... there are many videos online how to do so... please leave your blower and brush im a zip lock bag if not needed.
I have a "macro kit" similar to this, a cheap commlite EF-FX, a Canon 50f1.8 and a reverse ring filter, in this way I don't have to be holding the lens
Nice!!!!! I want to look into those as well... It's crazy right now because I have some viewers that literally cannot get ANYTHING shipped in/out of where they live.
Very good question!!!! I don't think so. Once you initially set the aperture, it should 'stick'. However, I always did leave the power on when I did these test shots and the video.
A slightly dodgier version of the reversing rings I had as a child. Not that I ever managed to get any decent shots! Film and developing was expensive, so my parents told me, to be messing about with! You know an even better way to do it? Get some glue so you don’t have to hold the lens! 🤪
Thanks Wayne!!!! Yeah, the last thing one needs is a scratched lens or dirty sensor! Though working on a 'how to clean your sensor' video so maybe that could come in handy!! :-)
this is dumb... buy the right gear for your photography needs. Hacking your gear and risking PERMANENT damage is BAD ADVICE. I generally like your channel, but this is just bad content.
This will go in the category of "crazy stuff we did during COVID-19". Good times!
LOL Christopher!!!! YES and YES!!!!!!!
Excellent emphasis on much needed precautions for this technique - frequently glossed over in other takes on the method.
Thanks Paul!
Nobody ever says silliness is bad. Thank you for the idea.
Thanks! And you are most welcome!!!!
editing in the "out-takes", at the end, was just super-fun! thank you :D i wish I had seen your video two years ago. still, it is very well done and with a lot of fun. and it is still funny, even today, two years later that... "thing" ! back in the days of film photography, I had a ring to be fixed in front of the lens, allowing for it to be clipsed the way you did, outward inward. it was simple and efficient and... cheap ! but safer, to be honest, no need to hold the lens the other hand. anyway, thank you very much !
The macro world is amazing!
While using the 18-55 lense I extend the zoom little bit for better grip. Some images look very stunning. The macro journey is just started…..
Thanks, Chris, you made my lockdown days
That's wonderful to hear Balaji!!!
Good to see you back Chris, watched this one for the entertainment value as opposed to the information you impart, cheered me up no end thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you!!! Yeah, a bit silly on this one for sure!!!! I hope you are taking care of yourself!!! Stay safe!!!
Thank you teacher. I love you for the Fuji lifestyle
Back in the late 70s Fuji introduced a new line of SLR cameras with the AX designation. Until then Fujica cameras had a Pentax screw mount. The AX cameras were Fuji's proprietary bayonet mount. The cameras (3 models) were sold with a 43-75 (might be a little off on the range; it's been over 40 years) zoom lens. As a marketing program to kick start the new mount, we included a reverse adapter so we could sell it as a macro zoom, of which there were not a lot of those back then. Cameras didn't sell all that well. The last thing the world needed was another proprietary mount.
This guy could sell me anything into! With all that energy level!
LOL, thank you Balaram!!! Very kind of you my friend!!!
This is mental! I've never seen such technic. It's pretty tricky but it'd work quite well if all important conditions are handled properly. I can definitely use this technic once in a while. I could probably use this technic not only to get macro shots but also when I need some special image. Thanks a million!! 😍
When you remove the lens, you need to make sure the camera is on and DOF preview enabled (or half depress the shutter) when removing the lens. Otherwise, you’re aperture will be wide open and not stopped down. I’ve been doing this for some time now, but with a $5 lens reverse mount ring. It screws to the lens, but gives you a bayonet mount on the front. Then you can use the back cap as a lens cap regardless if the lens is mounted normal or reverse. It’s weird and cool.
Yeah, that's a good point. I wish I had actually also tested/included a reverse mount into the video. GREAT idea about using the back cap for the lens cover protection.
We have only been locked down for a month in Australia so I am not that bored that I should try this. However anther month of this lockdown may see me turn completely whacko too ! Stay safe Pal2tech and all your followers, always look forward to your "creative" videos.
Thanks so much Tony!!! Good luck to you and hopefully this mess will soon be over!
Thanks Chris
I think this one is specially made for me 🙏🙏
Going to try right now
Hope you like it!
Cool. About 6 months ago, I bought a reverse lens mounting adapter, but this is cool for a quick work around if you need a macro and your out and about (hopefully, not on a windy or rainy day).
Yeah, exactly!! I really want to try those out. I've had some people send links... and they seem like a much safer way of doing it vs. this nutty video!
Thank u sooo much... I will definitely try this... I have one Contest tomorrow and this is saviour...
What if I told you this is outdated? What if I said "First reverse your lens, THEN make adjustments"? Yes, you can reverse your lens and still communicate "normally" with the camera; aperture, shutter speed, even auto focus stacking. It cost more than a few pennies but I just got the Novoflex RETRO for Fuji X-Mount (FUX-RETRO):
Perhaps you could do a "What if you had $400 extra: What could you get"? episode.
This, the 1.4 teleconverter (for those with the right lenses), Viltrox lenses,...
But, for really close focus stacked macro, the Novoflex FUX-RETRO was an eye-opener.
This is crazy ! I am going to try this out , mess up, and come back here and cry to you hehehe.
Nice information! This is golden! I never knew this! I am going to try this :D And also, I know about the takes! I do like 10 takes before I get it right haha .
Great idea 🙌
I would love a review of one of those adapters that reverse the lense while maintaining control of the lens.
Love this! less handshake with my XH1......
Good stuff and great delivery. You always come up with interesting subject matter.
I appreciate that! Thanks Brian!
It is a bummer that you (some) can't get equipment...although I use this technique all the time, but I have the proper equipment to do it properly. I have 2 reverse ring adapters that allow me to safely secure the lens to the camera-reversed. I also don't need to move the camera back & forth to focus. I just use the zoom ring on the lens.(I also use the 18-55 kit lens) My worst fear of trying to do this without the adapter is dropping the lens and or the camera. If I were to try to do this without my reverse adapter I would try modeling clay or even tape to try to secure the lens---somewhat I do a lot of macro in my 'retirement' and have found that for a fraction of the cost of a dedicated macro lens, I can achieve very versatile and variable magnifications using reverse rings or extension tubes, so much so that I am looking at a 50mm 'enlarger' lens with a reverse ring setup for a permanent macro lens. The 50mm enlarger lens cost $40.00 and the reverse ring adapter costs less than $20 !!! Beats paying $1200 for a good dedicated macro lens like the Fuji 80mm (I know because I bought the 80mm...then sold it when I discovered these techniques!!! Thanks Chris for bringing macro to your viewers...by the way, I LOVE that light, where did you get it?
Hey Steve!!! All great points and, yeah, as soon as this friggin mess is over with COVID-19, I want to get some reverse ring adapters and try it out. Some of my viewers literally cannot get any orders of anything right now. The light I'm using is the Aputure AL-MX, Amaran 128 LED Bi-Color On-Camera Video Light (amzn.to/2VfgZSS), however, I think that for the cost it's a bit high. You can get the viltrox for a lot cheaper: amzn.to/3aibsiz. It's not a fancy, but it's a great light and in fact is the one I have on all the time in the background of my studio that powers both the red and blue light behind me.
@@pal2tech Thx Chris, love ya buddy...keep your kids safe!
I love this channel! Please continue to make more articulate video!
Thanks! Will do!
Very entertaining. Think I'd stay with tubes!
Interesting video with very clear indication of potential risks involved. On your recommendation I actually picked up the MCEX-11 before the virus situation caused a minor slow down in delivery services. Haven't had the time to try it out, but that might happen soon as the flowers are starting to bud in northern tundra. Stay healthy and safe.
Stay safe as well my friend!!
love it!
Do you have a link to that cool little “studio” light on the tripod?
I think I might need one of those.
There are adapters available for using this technique, cheers.
I remember back in the seventies I got hold of an adapter for a Pentax screw mount lens that mounted the front filter mount to the body of the camera for this.
Very cool!
I have one of those reverse adapters for my Minolta lenses that I use with the md/xf adapter on my x pro, does the same thing but without having to hold it :)
great vid, and well explained to take care of the gear!
Thanks! 👍
this is really amazing !!!
Thanks! 👍
So can I disconnect the lens while the camera is on?
You could put the camera on a tripod so you will only have to deal with holding he lens. I think is could be easier to keep things steady. Nice video!
Good point!
A nice bit of fun stuff to try.
It sure is!
i did everything as mentioned.
but my camera just wont take a photo when i press the button.
does anyone know a solution?
i got the x-t4 and the same lens, 18-55mm.
Thanks a lot, for the great content, keep it up👍 and stay Safe.
You too!!!! 📸
Awesome and thank you. I am looking for a macro lens for the XT200 to take pictures of backlit slides at 5-6 inches. The slides are old family events and I hope to have the best quality lens I can get. I will be using a tripod and fixture. Could you please recommend 2 or 3 lenses between $200-600 please? Again thank you for your time.
Another great video! What is the light you're using for the macro shot?
Aputure AL-MX. (amzn.to/2KgOOwv). But the viltrox is cheaper and almost as good: amzn.to/3anwyMH
@@pal2tech Thank you, after digging I found the Apurture MC that has a really cool looking iphone app that lets you control the light/color and settings from your phone. I just ordered it and can't wait to try it out.
IMPORTANT: make sure that you have ’shoot without lens’ set to ON in your button settings in the Fujifilm menu. Go to the little wrench, then choose button/dial setting. Here's how: fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-t3/menu_setup/button-dial_setting/index.html#shoot_without_lens
Hi, there are some reverse lens adapters that you can use to help you out. That way you don't have to play around with holding your camera as well as your lens. That seems really awkward and you'll probably scratch your UV filter at the same time. Cheers !
I just screen recorded your scratching sound effect. Hmmm ...whatever will I do with it???
Play it at night for the kitty?
Fun video...but I just hope that next time you do not try to pull a Nik Wallenda and try to walk on a high wire without a safety net!! Have a great weekend.
Challenge accepted! :-). You too Ruggiero!! Take care buddy!!!!
Amazing mate
Thanks 😁
Silly question, if using the 18-55 should the lenses be set to the 18 or the 55?
Good question: You can adjust the zoom as needed. Meaning, try it at 18, then zoom in to 55 and see how it affects the image. I've found that it's actually better to go toward the 55 side. Cheers!
Not a silly question Enrique!
Like your video, but you should not recomend blowing in the camera with that bulb... it could hurt your shutter blades in the worst of all cases, even if you dont see the blades. Ken wheeler talked about that many times. But there is a very easy and save way to use the bulb and get rid of small dust particles after using the lens your way. Let me know if i should share it.
What blades?
Good point Tom! Yes, I'd be interested in seeing that!
@@Stories_4_Everyone the shutter blades... if they bend they might stuck
@@pal2tech well i am gonna describe. Btw, i am that insta guy... @image_of_you.de
Ok, you buy a cosmetic brush for make up... it had to be a syntetic one not real hair/fur. use the bulb/blower and blow through the hair of the brush, like 3-5 times... it will give it a very small static load/charge... now you gently “paint“ over your sensor... all the dust will get “sucked“ in the brush because of the static load... now you got the dust in the brush... do heavy stroks over your clean jeans or the edge of your table to release the dust... its a clean simple and gentle way to remove dust... some particle may be stuck to hard to for that technic but 80% cleaning i do just like that. If it does not help you got to do the normal version with wet swipes... there are many videos online how to do so... please leave your blower and brush im a zip lock bag if not needed.
i thought was a joke...sure will try it later. Tq a lot
Cool
I have a "macro kit" similar to this, a cheap commlite EF-FX, a Canon 50f1.8 and a reverse ring filter, in this way I don't have to be holding the lens
Nice!!!!! I want to look into those as well... It's crazy right now because I have some viewers that literally cannot get ANYTHING shipped in/out of where they live.
What lighting do you use for this set-up? Do you have any sample photos, please?
I kept thinking "...and be sure not to hit the mirror... Oh, right."
Do you have to leave the power on when you remove the lens so that it maintains the aperture?
Very good question!!!! I don't think so. Once you initially set the aperture, it should 'stick'. However, I always did leave the power on when I did these test shots and the video.
Is this original lens that comes with the camera?
Which one the 18-55?
A slightly dodgier version of the reversing rings I had as a child. Not that I ever managed to get any decent shots! Film and developing was expensive, so my parents told me, to be messing about with!
You know an even better way to do it? Get some glue so you don’t have to hold the lens! 🤪
LOVE IT. Glue works sure!!!!
A bit too scary for me....I will get some ext tubes. Interesting idea though!!
Ext tubes are awesome!!
@@pal2tech do I need to set "shoot without lens" when I get the ext tubes?
I forgot: AND there's a safety filter for the (no longer exposed) rear end of the lens. TOTALLY SAFE!
Hey great video but I won’t try it knowing my luck 😂👍👍👍
Thanks Wayne!!!! Yeah, the last thing one needs is a scratched lens or dirty sensor! Though working on a 'how to clean your sensor' video so maybe that could come in handy!! :-)
Great fun but, I’ll stick with my macro lens 😃
Fair enough! Better safe than sorry!
this video should have been made for april fools day... 🤣
I know. I'm behind schedule.
@@pal2tech your videos are great keep em rolling and god protect you and your loved ones.
Is he living in Iran?
Nope, India.
@@pal2tech Oh, I didn't know they have been under sanction for the past 40 years too!😆😭
Thanks but I'll wait until I can get a macro lens.
Understandable
Nope. I'm too poor to even take such risk at this point in time. Sorry
Better safe than sorry!
@@pal2tech true.
this is dumb... buy the right gear for your photography needs. Hacking your gear and risking PERMANENT damage is BAD ADVICE. I generally like your channel, but this is just bad content.