Reversing the front element on a Helios 44 2 lens

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John Gravett

4 жыл бұрын

Take exciting creative photos by reversing the front element of a Helios 44-2 lens to produce amazing swirly bokeh

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@terryallen9546 Жыл бұрын

I thought it would be a very difficult process. Just took a look at my 44-3, and I think I'll give the rear element a try, as I seem to like a bubble look more than the swirl. Thank you.

@jerryhutchinson2543 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Very clear and helpful.

@corbinasar Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за подробное описание смены линзы на Гелиос 44-2. Будем фотографировать в творческом режиме)))))

@lumenlarry6197 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson on the lens, thanks!!

@adamsieracki73 3 жыл бұрын

Simple and great job. 😀👍

@tomfitzgerald4760 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Going to give it a shot

@deanlawrence3744 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video John, simple to understand, clear and concise. Nice one mate. The shop you bought it from ceased trading last year. I'm glad you got in before it was too late, no one wants to pay over the odds😁🤣😂

@johngravett9194 4 жыл бұрын

I was so sad to see Dentons Close - it was a little gold mine. Wonder how many trioplan lenses they had!?

@azizghanim Жыл бұрын

Stunning effects 😍

@Helen_von_Holten 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@harryharaan 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for, thanks

@onotaro4740 3 жыл бұрын

Hold the glass in one hand, turn the lens upside down with the other hand above the glass, push up the glass instead if drop the glass down.

@sippinhappiness793 2 жыл бұрын

the other element will fall

@Teaphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, very interesting.

@carvalho_igor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that video John!

@DrNuyenVanFaulk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you John. I have two of these lenses - I love them, although one is my Dad's - so I'll try with one of them.

@tiltil9442 3 жыл бұрын

Use your dad's for the experiment! Don't tell him!!

@bluemarblemark 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@thanhtamnguyen-xg5pl 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for you show how to do it,A good work fantastic

@elisabethlafontaine8979 3 жыл бұрын

I have just received my Helios 44 with front element reversed for me. Can you tell me how to get the main subject in focus? What are the lens/camera settings? Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless camera. Thanks!

@MrArn0ldus 3 жыл бұрын

I wil try this, but extension tubes do the same job?

@johngravett9194 3 жыл бұрын

No - extension tubes only reduce the focus distance.

@paulmclinden2859 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, what is the best distance to have between your centre subject and the background to produce the swirls you have in the photos at the end of this video, and what did you do post process wise, thereafter?

@johngravett9194 2 жыл бұрын

I usually set the lens at or near the closest focus distance then move the camera towards/away from the subject until focus is achieved. Post processing LR/PS just a touch of clarity.

@canuckle7shucks 3 жыл бұрын

The 44-2 copies with the serial number stamped on the outside of the barrel does not work, threads are too small, the other three series do.

@johngravett9194 3 жыл бұрын

the 44-2 is perfect to reverse the rear element

@vingt100 3 жыл бұрын

i have the same problem with mine (serial number on the outside too)

@afkardambafata3768 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. U should take more pictures with a model in it. And see what happens

@simonekoffman 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, what if my lens does not have a little notch?

@johngravett9194 3 жыл бұрын

which lens Simone?

@be-veo 3 жыл бұрын

Can it use to nikon z series/dslr nikon full frame?

@MrArn0ldus 3 жыл бұрын

I use it on my Z7 only not reversed.

@johngravett9194 3 жыл бұрын

With a M42 - Nikon Z adapter, yes - about £15 off Ebay

@Zittendeeend Жыл бұрын

Could this also worl with a Helios M44-6?

@johngravett9194 Жыл бұрын

I have a Helios M44-4 which is cosmetically similar. I did try to reverse the front element, but had real trouble trying to get the retaining ring back on the thread (in fact, I couldn't) So I reversed the rear element instead, and it gives the most amazing bubble bokeh!

@Zittendeeend Жыл бұрын

@@johngravett9194 I'll try my m44-6 , also have a M44-7 , but that one is a one-off a kind, do I won't mess with that one ;-)

@johngravett9194 Жыл бұрын

@@Zittendeeend My M44-4 cost me £6, looking at the price of M44-7s - I don't think I'd be messing with it either!

@user-rf2fk7pd9o 3 жыл бұрын

The shortcomings turned into achievements. in fact, these are lousy lenses, they have no value in our country, they lie at every flea market underfoot.