{"product_id":"nauticam-super-macro-converter-2-smc-2","title":"Nauticam Super Macro Converter 2 SMC-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNauticam SMC-2 Super Macro Convertor 2 (4x Magnification)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE FINEST MACRO ACCESSORY LENS FOR DSLR\/MIL CAMERAS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new SMC-2 lens builds on the success of the SMC-1 with almost double its magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spite of all this, it maintains exceptionally high image quality, following the examples set by the SMC-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bolded\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.54kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"underline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTRODUCING SMC-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBREAKTHROUGH LENS DESIGN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the Super Macro Converter, 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 in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMC takes a radically different approach: treat the system – camera, lens, port, air, and water – as a whole, and account for the air-water interfaces in a conversion lens design to achieve the best image quality possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe improvement is stunning, measurable and a new standard in underwater macro imaging has been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo key advantages to this internationally patent pending new optical design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher Magnification Than Other Popular Super Macro Tools with Increased Working Distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter Edge to Edge Image Quality, Higher Contrast, and Lower Color Fringing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward Lai, Managing Director of Nauticam, has utilized a revolutionary approach in developing the SMC-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely new lens design, developed through hundreds of engineering hours utilizing computer software to model the optical properties of the complete underwater imaging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporating these factors into the design yields amazing sharpness, contrast, and clarity that isn't available from a simple magnifying lens for use in air sealed in a waterproof enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUNCOMPROMISED OPTICAL QUALITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Macro Converter -2 is constructed from lenses are precision crafted of specially formulated low dispersion optical grade glass, ground to the most demanding standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese exceptional measures, enhanced by broadband 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\u003eThese optics are assembled in a rugged hard anodized aluminum housing, and nitrogen purged during assembly to eliminate fogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTUNNING MAGNIFICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen combined with a full frame camera and a 100mm or 105mm macro lens, the device converts the optical system to provide a maximum of 4X magnification factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIMPROVED SHARPNESS AND CONTRAST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Super Macro Converter 2 is optimized explicitly for using together with a macro lens underwater, images captured exhibit exceptional sharpness compared with conventional magnification lenses. Thanks to the broadband multi-layer anti-reflection coating on each surface of the lenses, images also exhibit higher contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSUPERB LIGHT TRANSMISSION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the lens elements installed inside the SMC-2 are optically optimized to appropriate diameters so as to provide maximum light transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMC-2 doesn't suffer from vignette issues under even the most extreme conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad band multi-layer anti-reflection coating on all surfaces also greatly improves light transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOPTIMIZED FOR AUTOFOCUS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy utilizing a specially developed algorithm in the optimization process, the SMC-2 renders superior image quality over the full focusing range of the camera lens (which becomes ~20 to ~40 mm in front of the SMC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso benefitting from the high brightness and contrast of the image, the autofocus system of the camera usually works acceptably well within this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRESOLUTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh resolution was a primary design goal of the SMC-2 project. This has been achieved using computer aided optimization and high grade optical glasses with unique refractive and dispersion properties. Images taken with this new system exhibit very high resolution and quality. Results have exceeded expectations, and these images rival the quality of the macro lens in air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSMOOTH BOKEH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Converter retains the optical properties of the macro lens for the whole system underwater, resulting in a blurred (out of focus) background that has a pleasing smoothness and creamy look, without the normal purple and green fringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAVOIDING DIFFRACTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the overall superior optical performance of the SMC-2 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bolded\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.54kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nauticam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995906318723,"sku":"UWV-N81202","price":939.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4326\/2432\/files\/nauticam-nauticam-super-macro-converter-2-smc-2-close-up-wet-lens-variant-sku-8102712.webp?v=1778245930","url":"https:\/\/www.lightbalance.co.uk\/products\/nauticam-super-macro-converter-2-smc-2","provider":"LightBalance Underwater Imaging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}