Nauticam SMC-3 Super Macro Converter

Part #: Nau-81203

Building upon the success of its predecessor, the SMC-1, the Nauticam SMC-3 pushes the boundaries of underwater macro photography. This meticulously engineered converter seamlessly integrates with your existing camera system, transforming your macro lens into a powerful tool for capturing breathtaking close-up images.

Nauticam SMC-3 Features:

• Ultra-Lightweight Design: Weighing in at just one-third of the SMC-1, the SMC-3 offers unparalleled portability for on-the-go use.
• Superior Optical Performance: Enjoy the same exceptional clarity and precision you’ve come to expect from the SMC series.
• Increased Working Distance: The redesigned lens allows for a greater working distance, meaning it's easier to use and provides enhanced versatility.
• Premium Materials: Crafted with advanced materials to enhance durability while minimizing weight.
• Cost-Effective: Slightly more affordable than the discontinued SMC-1, the SMC-3 delivers exceptional value.

Lightweight Design, Heavyweight Performance

Weighing in at just one-third of the SMC-1, the SMC-3 is remarkably lightweight and compact. This enhanced portability makes it an ideal companion for divers and underwater photographers who value agility and convenience. Despite its reduced weight, the SMC-3 maintains the exceptional optical performance that Nauticam is renowned for.

Uncompromised Optical Quality

At the heart of the SMC-3 lies a series of precision-crafted lenses made from specially formulated low dispersion optical grade glass. These lenses are ground to the most exacting standards and treated with broadband anti-reflective coatings to minimize optical aberrations such as chromatic aberration, coma, spherical aberration, and field deformation. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that your images are rendered with exceptional clarity and sharpness.

Enhanced Magnification and Working Distance

The SMC-3 unlocks a new level of magnification, allowing you to capture the intricate details of even the smallest marine creatures. When paired with a full-frame camera and a 100mm or 105mm macro lens, the SMC-3 achieves a maximum magnification factor of 2.4X. This means that a subject area of 15.6mm x 10.4mm will fill the entire frame of a 36mm x 24mm sensor.

Furthermore, the SMC-3 offers an increased working distance compared to its predecessor. This provides greater flexibility in composing your shots and reduces the risk of disturbing skittish subjects.

Superior Sharpness and Contrast

The SMC-3 is optimized for use with macro lenses underwater, delivering exceptional sharpness and contrast. The broadband multi-layer anti-reflection coating applied to each lens surface minimizes light reflection, resulting in images with rich detail and vibrant colors.

Optimized Light Transmission

Every lens element within the SMC-3 is meticulously designed to maximize light transmission. This ensures that your images are bright and well-exposed, even in challenging underwater lighting conditions. The broadband multi-layer anti-reflection coating further enhances light transmission, minimizing internal reflections that can degrade image quality.

Seamless Autofocus Integration

The SMC-3 is designed to work seamlessly with your camera's autofocus system. A specially developed algorithm ensures optimal image quality throughout the focusing range of your lens. The high brightness and contrast of the image produced by the SMC-3 contribute to accurate and reliable autofocus performance.

Ample Working Distance for Macro Photography

Even at its maximum magnification of 2.3X, the SMC-3 provides a generous working distance of over 50mm when used with 100/105mm macro lenses. This ample working distance is crucial for capturing the natural behavior of marine life without causing disturbance.

Exceptional Resolution

High resolution was a primary design objective for the SMC-3. Through computer-aided optimization and the use of high-grade optical glasses with unique refractive and dispersion properties, the SMC-3 delivers exceptional image quality. Images captured with this converter exhibit remarkable resolution and detail, rivaling the quality of macro lenses used in air.

Smooth Bokeh for Aesthetic Appeal

The SMC-3 preserves the optical characteristics of your macro lens, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing background blur (bokeh). This effect adds depth and dimension to your images, drawing attention to the subject.

Avoiding Diffraction Limitations

The superior optical performance of the SMC-3 allows you to shoot at larger apertures without compromising image quality. This helps to avoid diffraction limitations, which can reduce sharpness and detail, particularly in super macro images.

Compatible Lenses:

• Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
• Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro
• Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
• Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
• Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM
• Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
• Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
• Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm F2.8 ASPH. EGA O.I.S.

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