Astounding Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Macros
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.
May 22, 2007 update: Bob Frank's article appears in Nature Photographer Magazine.
Links:
- View a larger version of the images and read the related forum thread
- Postprocessing was done in Photoshop CS2 and Neat Image.
- Using a monopod is a big help with focus acquisition.
- The clip on the Raynox DCR-250 close up lens makes it easy to attach or remove the lens.
- Bob explains the setup for bounced flash.
- 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.
- Enjoy more macro photography at Bob's macro galleries.
- More information on the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens: Reviews and map.
- Quick check for latest product prices and ratings for: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 | Raynox DCR-250 closeup lens | Popular Monopods
November 6th, 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
November 6th, 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!
November 23rd, 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!
March 11th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Do you guys know some site online to buy this lens? I'm using FZ30 too.