Astounding Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Macros

by on October 30, 2006

in Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Latest update: Bob has a page on the equipment that he uses to take his macro photographs.

These have to be among the best bug macros to have been shot with the Lumix DMC-FZ30.

Bob Frank photographed this series of Dallas Arboretum bug macros with a Raynox DCR-250 close up lens attached to the Panasonic FZ30.
Bug Macros, by Bob Frank with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 + Raynox DCR-250 close up lens

May 22, 2007 update: Bob Frank's article appears in Nature Photographer Magazine.

Links:

  1. View a larger version of the images and read the related forum thread
  2. Postprocessing was done in Photoshop CS2 and Neat Image.
  3. Using a monopod is a big help with focus acquisition.
  4. The clip on the Raynox DCR-250 close up lens makes it easy to attach or remove the lens.
  5. Bob explains the setup for bounced flash.
  6. The Raynox DCR-250 lens allows you to get the camera closer to the subject, thus giving you a larger magnification. A nice tutorial on using the Raynox DCR-250 can be found here.
  7. Enjoy more macro photography at Bob's macro galleries.
  8. More information on the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens: Reviews and map.
  9. Quick check for latest product prices and ratings for: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 | Raynox DCR-250 closeup lens | Popular Monopods

{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Bob Frank November 6, 2006 at 10:56 am

Thanks for the excellent macro article featuring my work.
I have created tutorial pdf explaining the macro technique.
Here is the link…
http://www.bugmacros.com/techniques/macro_tech.pdf

Thanks again,
Bob Frank

David Chin November 6, 2006 at 11:11 am

No Bob … THANK YOU! That’s a fantastic tutorial you wrote. Many will definitely benefit from it … I know I have!

LaRee November 23, 2006 at 12:25 pm

What a pleasure to see this article. I am a big fan of Bob Frank’s macro work. The macro technique pdf is a nice bonus. Thank you Bob!

Boffill March 11, 2010 at 10:36 am

Do you guys know some site online to buy this lens? I’m using FZ30 too.

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