Vello Macrofier User manual

MACROFIER
Reverse Mount and Extension Tube
with Automatic Functionality
for Canon EOS Lenses
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Thank you for choosing the
Vello Macrofier. This unique
accessory allows you to
reverse mount any Canon EF
or EF-S lens to your Canon
DSLR camera, facilitating
close and even closer macro
and micro photography. An
economical alternative to
purchasing macro lenses, this
all-metal item can also act as
an extension tube, with the
ability to add an unlimited
number of additional tube
extensions. Additionally, the
built-in circuitry cable enables
your lens to communicate
with your camera, even when
the mounting is reversed,
allowing for automatic control
of the aperture and focus.
The Macrofier is the ultimate
accessory for those interested
in close-up, macro photography.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO

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• Allows you to reverse
mount any Canon EF/ EF-S
lens onto your Canon EOS
DSLR camera for extreme
close-up image capturing
control
• Allows for automatic
control over the lens’
focus and exposure while
mounted in reverse
• Full automatic focus and
exposure control extension
tube for macro photography
• Compatible with additional
extension tubes for greater
magnification
• Includes mounting rings
for seven dierent lens
diameters
FEATURES

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• Please read and follow these
instructions and keep this
manual in a safe place.
• Keep this product away
from water and any
flammable gases or liquids.
• Do not attempt to
disassemble or repair this
product.
• Handle this product with
care.
• Clean this product with
only a soft, dry cloth.
• Keep this product away
from children.
• Use only parts provided by
the manufacturer.
• Make sure everything is
secure before proceeding.
• Make sure that this product
is intact and that there are
no missing parts before use.
• The amount of transmitted
light is reduced when using
an extension tube. The
light is reduced more when
PRECAUTIONS

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multiple extension tubes
are used together. This
reduction in transmitted
light can aect the camera’s
ability to auto-focus. Manual
focusing is recommended
if the lens begins to “hunt”
for a focal point (when it’s
not able to quickly lock
onto the subject).
• To avoid damage to this
product, be careful not to
overtighten or improperly
thread any of the threaded
fittings. If overtightened,
use a filter wrench to
disconnect the parts.
• Using an extension tube
provides extremely close
focus for your lens, but you
will not be able to focus to
infinity while the extension
tube is attached to your
lens.
• All photos are for
illustrative purposes only.

Lens
Mount
Body Mount
Lens
Release
Button
Male Threads
Female
Threads
Cable
Mounting
Indicator
Square
Mounting
Indicator Square
Mounting
Indicator Dot
Mounting
Indicator Dot
Body Ring Lens Ring
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OVERVIEW

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• Reverse mounting ring
• Lens adapter rings
(52mm, 58mm, 62mm,
67mm, 72mm, 77mm and
82mm)
CONTENTS

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By mounting your lens
backwards on your camera
body, you can achieve an
extreme macro magnification
compared to what your lens
would normally facilitate. In
this setup, auto-focus will
only work with contrast
detect AF. Your lens can also
be set to manual focus.
Installation
. Attach the appropriate lens
adapter to the front of your
lens (based on your lens’
filter size).
2. Mount and secure the body
ring’s threads to the lens
adapter by screwing them
together until secure.
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3. Mount and secure the rear
lens mount ring to the
rear of the lens by aligning
the appropriate mounting
indicators and turning the
unit until secure.
4. Mount and secure the
body ring’s body mount
to your camera by aligning
the appropriate mounting
indicators and turning the
lens until secure.
5. Reverse the above
instructions to disassemble
the unit.

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By increasing the space
between the lens and your
camera’s sensor, you can
achieve a closer macro
magnification than your lens
would normally oer. This
mode allows for focusing
in phase detection AF and
in contrast detection AF
through the viewfinder
or in live-view mode.
Installation
. Mount the lens ring to the
body ring by aligning their
threaded ends and screwing
them together until secure.
EXTENSION TUBE