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Can you paste that locking aperture trick for every ones benefit here. @_pappu_

alekhkhanna said:
Thanks a lot medpal and imkaush. Also thanks a ton _pappu_ for the PMs.
I read some articles describing the exact same scenario & options on DPR and was wondering what other guys are using. Was having the same convo with _pappu_ via PMs.
I'm currently using a D5100 with a 18-105mm lens (just a single lens), so IMO the best option would be to use it in reverse using an attachment ring and lock the Aperture using a piece of tape/plastic (thanks _pappu_)
Anyway, thanks a ton for the replies. Will try doing it over the weekend ! :D
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Take off the lens from the camera, see its rear end. There is 1 lever on it. Just 1. Default position is closed. Move it to open aperture blades. You can hold it open with 1 finger, or stick it into place when the lens is reversed to keep the aperture blades open and let light in.
When u use lens reversal, u want to use the lens as wide as possible, so keep the lens at 18mm when mounted reversed, and move the entire camera forward/backward to focus.

this is the lever : http://photographylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Nikon-G-Lens-Aperture-Open.jpg
this is how it can be kept open : Is there any way to rig/hack the aperture wide open on a Nikon G lens so I can use it on a 35mm film camera? - Photography
it is not unsafe, dont worry.
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All credits to @_pappu_
 
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I placed my camera in front of him and ask him to say cheese .Guess what? He did.
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alekhkhanna said:
Thanks a lot @medpal and @imkaush. Also thanks a ton @_pappu_ for the PMs.
I read some articles describing the exact same scenario & options on DPR and was wondering what other guys are using. Was having the same convo with @_pappu_ via PMs.
I'm currently using a D5100 with a 18-105mm lens (just a single lens), so IMO the best option would be to use it in reverse using an attachment ring and lock the Aperture using a piece of tape/plastic (thanks @_pappu_)
Anyway, thanks a ton for the replies. Will try doing it over the weekend ! :D
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viralbug - very good those!

RohansPhotography - Lucky you! But the harsh light does take some of the charm out of the picture. But you cant have the pie and eat it too :lol:
 
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