300D M A C R O power!

I have done a similar one. Never have saw one of this in the net before...

http://cnvj.fotos.uol.com.br/inversor/

Cool project, but if you want to turn that lens into a macro, all you have to do is remove the front element. There are two indentions in the front ring that will let you unscrew it (although you might need a special tool).

I discovered this when my lens accidentally wound up in my luggage and had its front element crushed in during transit.

Palmer, I can't imagine how it would work!

I will try removing my front element.

Do you have some sample shots?

If you take photos of a ruler it's possible to find how much magnification you get according to how many mm it shows, divided by the size of your sensor.

<p>Yeah, you're right, "Nestor". I just get my jollies from making up obscure claims about lenses.<br>

Here are pics of the lens and images through it. See what happens when you call me a liar? You get burned.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Here's the lens:<br>

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4357492836_9c5703f6f6.jpg" alt="" width="462" height="500" /></p>

<p>Here's a pic through the lens at 18mm, with the ruler almost against the front of the barrel:<br>

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4357493064_4f63bd3c73.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></p>

<p>Here's another at 55mm:<br>

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4356745819_3cb2545cd4.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></p>

Thanks for sharing this Aaron. I got a dslr for Christmas and did my first experiments with Macro last night just

handholding the reversed lens, and it's an area I want to get into more. I've ordered a reversing ring and I'll consider

your mod for when I get bored with the dark screen and setting everything up manually which I'm sure won't be long.

The cheapest extension tube that I can find that includes contacts (the cheapest ones don't) is £30, then I just need

pins and a cable and some soldering skills and I'm good to go!

Here's my effort from last night: http://www.originaltake.com/2011/02/monday-21nd-february-2011.html