Macro Test

I pulled the trigger and got the Panasonic 30mm macro for my GH5 - first attempt for a macro video shoot would love to hear your comments :)

Matan.

Edited April 26Apr 26 by Matan

Not bad for a first attempt.

I notice that in many clips there are parts where the focus is not perfect or the camera reacquires focus. Therefore, I would suggest you take more care with the editing, using only the stable and in-focus parts.

The 30mm is a very versatile lens. The most common criticism is that it reaches maximum magnification only when in contact with the port. But that is a non-issue: we do not necessarily always need the maximum magnification! It depends on the subjects, and also consider that the M43 system has the best macro selection overall with 60-90-120mm (FF equivalents).

thanks!

My problem with the Olympus 60mm is that when I try to shoot jellyfish (which are amazing!) during deco - it's just too shaky for me to work with.

the 30mm works amazing - need more dives and take much longer clips to get more stable "material".

Matan.

For video work, a 60mm (120mm of FF) is really usable only in tripod.

definitely - but those jellyfish during deco are just too amazing to limit myself not to shoot them :) when the summer heat will drive them away I'll revert to 60mm again.

Matan.

Nice work @Matan

Nice video, the crab in the jellyfish at the start is amazing. I would be chasing that for a photo for sure.