My super close up rig for under $100..

arlon · Post by **arlon** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:44 am

Reversed 55mm micro ($35)
Reverse adapter ($5)
Generic nikon mount bellows ($35)
2x converter ($12)

Not shown is the ring light and reverse adapter to mount it backwards on a lens.

Example of pollen on a lilly anther (resized only, no PP)

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rjlittlefield · Post by **rjlittlefield** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:05 am

Looks great! What's the scale of this photo -- how many mm across the picture?

--Rik

arlon · Post by **arlon** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:32 am

I would guess there's 4-5mm of anther on the picture. Here's the kind of flower it came from..