Post 4: CAMILEO TESTS

     I got the large 77mm close up lens set, and mounted  a 58 to 72mm + 72 to 77 mm adapter ring set I already had to the barrel of the Camileo lens wit a rubber spacer. It fits tight, and will allow me to use other filters besides the close up lenses, especially a polarizer:

                          

       Here is a TEST WITH +1 CLOSE UP LENS  
      Since it is almost impossible to see the LCD viewfinder in bright sun, I pulled back out the foldable velcro attached  shade I made years ago for my JVC:

      I went to my usual Botanical Gardens testing grounds and shot a bunch of different subjects in different lights. The limitations of the Camileo were pretty clear:

                              NYMPHEAS

      .Like most consumer level cameras and camcorders, images tend to be overexposed and a little washed out. Using the center weighted or spot option can help as long as the camera does'nt move.

                  .The auto exposure creates problems as soon as the camera moves from dark to light. 
          .The contrast tends to be too high and the lights blown out.
          .The camera movements have to be very slow to keep the 3D illusion and keep the blur down.
          .The numeric zoom is totally useless, as expected.
          .The camera has to be on a sturdy tripod with a fluid head, as shakes destroy both the image quality and the 3D effect.
       .The 3D effect only works with a close forefront object in the frame. Everything beyond 20 ft is pretty flat(because the lenses are so close together).The camera may well be best used for close up studio work.
          .There are inconsistencies with the automatic balance system.
          .The camera tens to set the convergence too close and images tend to pop out of the screen too much.