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Macro_Cosmos wrote:Aaaaaaaand it's out of stock...
I have a feeling the vendor had a sudden and unexplained rush of orders. 8)

I think they were still advertising one left after mine.

--Rik

(BTW, I have added this thread to the FAQ posting that indexes interesting setups.

Adalbert, can you point to the thread of Robert's that motivated you? I should be sure that one gets indexed also.)
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OK, I have taken the plunge and ordered some to try.

ADi, can you confirm what screw size is needed to mount these?
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Hello everybody,
The Harley-clamps have been attached to the Arca-clamps by the screws UNC ¼ x ¾.
e.g.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/382411406595?Vi ... 2411406595
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Adalbert wrote:Hello everybody,
The Harley-clamps have been attached to the Arca-clamps by the screws UNC ¼ x ¾.
e.g.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/382411406595?Vi ... 2411406595
BR, ADi
Excellent, so standard 1/4" screws!
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Post by Adalbert »

Hi Ray,

I have used the following Arca-clamps :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-For-Rele ... Sw-zxWpkQA
but the short one would be better:
e.g.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/MENGS-K30-Schne ... SwqbxaJlhA

BR, ADi
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Adalbert wrote:Hi Ray,

I have used the following Arca-clamps :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-For-Rele ... Sw-zxWpkQA
but the short one would be better:
e.g.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/MENGS-K30-Schne ... SwqbxaJlhA

BR, ADi
Thanks for the links. I suspect the 3/8"-1/4" insert is removable from the first rail clamp, leaving a nicely countersunk screw hole for mounting the Harley clamp. I have a few similar to the first one, and some flat head 1/4" screws that should be suitable.
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Post by Adalbert »

Hi Ray,
I suspect the 3/8"-1/4" insert is removable from the first rail clamp,
Yes, this cheap rail-clamp 50mm has this removable adapter 3/8"-1/4" (this one with 30mm doesn’t have it).
some flat head 1/4" screws that should be suitable
But they should be ¾ inch long (about 20mm).

BR, ADi
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Adalbert wrote:Hello everyone,

Inspired by Robert, I have assembled new tube for my LU Plans.
It bases on the Harley clamps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/49mm-Turn-Sign ... 5t&vxp=mtr
These clamps match to the cheap M42 macro-rings :-)
Very nice ADi.

Amazing that you were able to find those clamps!

Robert
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Post by Adalbert »

Hello everybody,
So, the iris has been moved to the objective:
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And for the alignment of the components of the tube a bargain-objective has been used:
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Some tests of the tube with this lens:
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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/799/2634 ... e36b_o.jpg

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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/894/2634 ... 8698_o.jpg

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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/868/2634 ... 688c_o.jpg

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BR, ADi
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Results look clean.

Better than I would have thought ADi.

I have always wondered about that Objective.

UW = Ultra wide?

Robert
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Post by dolmadis »

Bargain?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-Mikros ... Sw9ZNZjF2L
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Looking at Ebay search results, two have sold for less than $300 usd since Jan this year.

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Post by Adalbert »

Hello Robert, hello Dolmadis,
Yes, $40 two weeks ago :-) (but .de not .com)
BR, ADi
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Post by dolmadis »

Adi, Now THAT is a BARGAIN (but NOT even at USD 300 plus shipping plus 23% t the UK !)

Robert..........any good "poor man's" alternatives come to mind at 2X infinite?

BR

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Post by Adalbert »

Hello John,
I would not recommend this lens (over $40 :-) because of the CA.
"Poor man's" alternative is NIKON BE Plan 4x / 0.1 with 100mm tube-lens.
I have used this BE Plan with a CANON EF 100mm L macro.
BR, ADi
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