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ZENJIX Effect Lens Soratama 72
The transparent ball fixed in front of the lens makes it possible to photograph sceneries in a ball, flowing in the air.
a lens made of optical glass
Contains:Soratama lens x1, user's manual
※Please purchase the ZENJIX Extension tube 72 as well.
-What is Soratama?
The transparent ball fixed in front of the lens makes it possible to photograph sceneries in a ball, flowing in the air. Using transparent balls is a common way to take pictures among photographers all over the world. Many people have set those balls on something, or hold them with their fingers. For this, the object used as a platform or fingers get reflected on the picture. The Soratama was designed to prevent this happen. It makes it seem like the transparent ball is flowing in the air itself.
Few tips are neccessary to shoot pictures well using this product but you will surely enjoy the wonder world of Soratama.
-How to use Soratama 72
1. Fix the Soratama 72 onto your lens as if you were fixing a filter on. (The diameter of the filter is 72mm)
2. To focus on the transparent ball which is placed very close to the lens, tools such as extension tube and macro lens are neccessary.
The size of the ball displayed on the screen can be adjusted by using the Extention tube72 or the zoom function.
-Tips to Photograph
The most important feature when using Soratama is to take pictures in a close-up mode.
Below are the tips to take pictures in a close-up mode.
-Use macro lens
-Use macro mode on your camera
-Place a close-up ring in between lens and the camera body.
There are advantages and disadvantages for each way. Please find what works the best for you.
For more information, please see the following Soratama web page.