Geranium Flowers.

[JohnP]

I have been out in the garden again amusing myself, I'm spending more time at home these days due to my bad toes.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000 and Raynox DCR-250 Macro Attachment.

[Clicker]

Wow John ... you certainly  made use of that snap on adapter... I have to admit I hadn't seen one before I googled it as I wondered  how you could add it to the fixed lens of the Panasonic  you have...  ... CLEVER STUFF !

[Paul]

Terrific focus John, very good m8.

Paul.

[JohnP]

Thank you Polly & Paul.

[Clicker]

You and that Panasonic  are becoming inseparable aren't you ...

 Sorry to hear you are still having problems  with your feet... it's a bummer when one's mobility is compromised ... you don't  realise just  how  how much of your life is dependent on being able to get about freely until it becomes a problem...and  getting an appointment  to see a Dr face to face .....well ....You've got more chance  getting a seat booked on a trip to  moon and back  !

[JohnP]

6 hours ago, Clicker said:

Wow John ... you certainly  made use of that snap on adapter... I have to admit I hadn't seen one before I googled it as I wondered  how you could add it to the fixed lens of the Panasonic  you have...  ... CLEVER STUFF !

Polly... I didn't like the plastic filter mount that came with the Raynox so I got over the problem using two metal filter reducer rings. I needed to reduce down from 67mm to 43mm but I couldn't find a reducer that size, I bought a 67mm to 62mm and a 62mm to 43mm and stacked them. The Raynox then screws into the 43mm ring. I hope this makes sense to you.

[JohnP]

8 hours ago, Clicker said:

You and that Panasonic  are becoming inseparable aren't you ...

 Sorry to hear you are still having problems  with your feet... it's a bummer when one's mobility is compromised ... you don't  realise just  how  how much of your life is dependent on being able to get about freely until it becomes a problem...and  getting an appointment  to see a Dr face to face .....well ....You've got more chance  getting a seat booked on a trip to  moon and back  !

I am having fresh X-Rays on the 8th September, when I talked to the Podiatrist on the phone last week he was looking at X-Rays that were taken two years ago, he needs to know how much deterioration there has been since then before he can decide which type of surgery if any can be carried out. They can replace the big toe joint in some patients but he won't know if he can do that until he has seen the X-Rays. 

Yes... I love the Panasonic... I can take photos of Jupiter and close up's of flowers/insects without having to haul a bag full of lenses around with me... What more does a man want...

[Clicker]

12 minutes ago, JohnP said:

I am having fresh X-Rays on the 8th September, when I talked to the Podiatrist on the phone last week he was looking at X-Rays that were taken two years ago, he needs to know how much deterioration there has been since then before he can decide which type of surgery if any can be carried out. They can replace the big toe joint in some patients but he won't know if he can do that until he has seen the X-Rays. 

Yes... I love the Panasonic... I can take photos of Jupiter and close up's of flowers/insects with having to haul a bag full of lenses around with me... What more does a man want...

    Maybe  a new toe joint  would  be nice eh .....

Fingers crossed  John ...

[JohnP]

7 hours ago, Clicker said:

    Maybe  a new toe joint  would  be nice eh .....

Fingers crossed  John ...

I tried to edit a typo but I can't since your reply... Silly me I mean't to say... without having to haul a bag full of lenses around with me!

[Clicker]

I knew what you meant  I’ve edited it for you now ....

[Craig]

Wonderful Macros John.
Such beautiful detail. 
Mother nature at her very best! 
Craig

[JohnP]

Thank you all for the great feedback... macro on a budget...

[JohnP]

On 31/08/2021 at 00:04, JohnP said:

Polly... I didn't like the plastic filter mount that came with the Raynox so I got over the problem using two metal filter reducer rings. I needed to reduce down from 67mm to 43mm but I couldn't find a reducer that size, I bought a 67mm to 62mm and a 62mm to 43mm and stacked them. The Raynox then screws into the 43mm ring. I hope this makes sense to you.

I've managed to find a 67mm to 43mm filter reduction ring on Amazon so I've ordered it, it should reduce vignetting as the Raynox will be closer to the camera lens. I couldn't find such a ring when I purchased the Raynox many years ago.