{"product_id":"nauticam-compact-macro-converter-1-cmc-1-4-5x-magnification","title":"Nauticam Compact Macro Converter 1 CMC-1 4.5x Magnification","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE FINEST MACRO ACCESSORY LENS FOR COMPACT AND MIRRORLESS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC is an extremely powerful super-macro accessory lens optimized for use with both fixed-lens compact, mirrorless interchangeable lens, and DSLR cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Nauticam's in-house lineup of wet and dry optics, these accessory lenses are purpose built and rigorously tested to outperform any other optics on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-26 offset-lg-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSMALLER, LIGHTER, STRONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Nauticam Super Macro Converter (SMC) design inspired the development of the Compact Macro Converter, the CMC is actually more powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC provides more magnification than the SMC with all compatible compact camera systems for which it was designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected, the CMC provides more magnification than any compact camera tested can achieve on its own, and does so with improved working distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination makes CMC ideal for tiny, skittish subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the popular RX100V as an example, the CMC-1 results in a magnification of 2.3X the smallest subject the camera is capable of photographing with no accessory lens (34.5mm v 80mm), and it does so with 1.4X the working distance (56mm v 80mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults with the Canon G7X are even more stunning, providing 3.0X magnification at approximately 2.4X the working distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve the same image sizes with sealed magnifying lenses a +15 Diopter or stronger would be required, but no +15 Diopter lens can match the overall image quality of CMC-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is achieved while maintaining the smallest size and weight possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBREAKTHROUGH LENS DESIGN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the development of the Nauticam accessory macro conversion lenses, achieving super macro underwater meant using tools that were designed for in-air use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools simply do not take into account the physics of shooting through water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Edward Lai, Managing Director of Nauticam, the CMC-1 takes a radically different approach: hundreds of engineering hours utilizing computer software to model a lens that complements an entire system – camera, lens, port, air, and water – as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis accounts for the critical air-water interfaces in a conversion lens design to achieve the best image quality possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe improvements are stunning, measurable and a new standard in underwater macro imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUNCOMPROMISED OPTICAL QUALITY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 is constructed from lenses precision crafted of specially formulated low-dispersion optical-grade glass, ground to the most demanding standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means greater sharpness and contrast on every shot and extraordinary resolution rivaling a macro lens used in air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadband anti-refective coatings effectively reduce common optical issues such as chromatic aberrations, coma, spherical aberration, and field deformation associated with underwater macro photography using traditional magnifying lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means superior light transmission, accurate color and no distortion or vignetting in the most demanding situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese exceptional optics are assembled in a rugged hard anodized aluminum housing, and nitrogen purged during assembly to eliminate fogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 is compatible with a variety of camera systems, but the most impressive increase in magnification comes when paired with the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f\/2.8 Macro Lens for M43 Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination achieves a 2:1 reproduction ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis translates into an image 8.5mm X 6.3MM, and one of the most powerful macro imaging systems available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOPTIMIZED FOR AUTOFOCUS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy utilizing a specially developed algorithm in the optimization process, the CMC-1 renders superior image quality over the full focusing range of the camera lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis, combined with the high brightness and contrast of the image, allows the autofocus system of the camera to work well – often better than less powerful close focus lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as important are the out-of-focus (Bokeh) portions of the image that exhibit the same creamy smooth quality that photographers appreciate when shooting macro in air – all without color fringing common to traditional magnifying lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAVOIDING DIFFRACTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the overall superior optical performance and precision focus of the CMC-1 it is possible to shoot larger apertures with excellent image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis avoids reaching the diffraction limit of high resolution sensors, and allows selective focus effects with narrow depth of field in super macro images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eALSO COMPATIBLE WITH NIKON AF-S 60MM MACRO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile designed with compact cameras in mind, compatibility with larger formats has proven to be possible in some cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikon AF-S 60mm Macro (not compatible with the earlier SMC-1) provides 1.5 : 1 Reproduction Ratio when with combined CMC-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination is extremely versatile, covering fish portraits, 1:1 macro, and now 1.5:1 super macro on the same dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMOUNTING, AND USING THE CMC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 ships with the common 67mm threaded lens mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 has a protruding rear lens element, designed to place the accessory optic as close to the camera lens port as is possible, providing the best overall image quality when used with flip lens adapters. A flush mount adapter ring is used when attaching CMC-1 directly to an underwater housing, and is included with the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip lens holders, available to suit most Nauticam housings and lens ports, provide the fastest and most convenient lens mount possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens is always threaded in place, and available to be flipped down as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"resources\" class=\"col-lg-28 offset-lg-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-resources\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-items-center feature-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-29\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTANDARD 67MM THREAD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehe CMC-1 ships with the common 67mm threaded lens mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 has a protruding rear lens element, designed to place the accessory optic as close to the camera lens port as is possible.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flush mount adapter ring is used when attaching CMC-1 directly to an underwater housing, and is included with the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-items-center feature-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-31 push-md-29\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-29 pull-md-31\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBAYONET MOUNT COMPATIBLE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 is compatible with the Bayonet Mount System.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the adapter, the CMC can be quickly attached or removed using the elegant and efficient Bayonet Mount System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-items-center feature-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-31\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-29\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINCREDIBLE MAGNIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMC-1 can achieve stunning magnification ranging from 2x to 3x depending on the camera\/lens combination used.  I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003et achieves this while maintaining a better working distance than other competing lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nauticam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57996079989123,"sku":"UWV-N81301","price":361.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4326\/2432\/files\/nauticam-nauticam-compact-macro-converter-1-cmc-1-45x-magnification-close-up-wet-lens-variant-sku-9695553.webp?v=1778245929","url":"https:\/\/www.lightbalance.co.uk\/products\/nauticam-compact-macro-converter-1-cmc-1-4-5x-magnification","provider":"LightBalance Underwater Imaging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}