Inside the DZOFILM X-Tract 18-28mm | Extreme Close-Up Capability with Nick Dabas

I’m Nick Dabas, a NYC-based DP and photographer, and this lens made me rethink how much movement a shot really needs. The DZOFILM X-Tract 18–28mm Probe lens turns locked-off frames into immersive, cinematic visuals, no camera moves required. From extreme close-ups to perspectives you rarely see, it transformed my shoot into a creative playground. This isn’t just a review, it’s a real-world test of what this lens can do for filmmakers. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to DZO X-Track Macro Probe 01:00 - Unboxing & Kit Features Overview 4:17 - Camera Setup & Mounting Recommendations 9:20 - Assembling the Modular Probe & Motor System 17:18 - Creative Applications: Refrigerator & Can Shots 22:33 - Practical Demos: Cooking & Underwater Filming 28:31 - Parfocal Performance Test & Conclusion SUBSCRIBE TO ADORAMA CINEMA: 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaCinema ___________ ✘ FEATURED GEAR: DZOFILM X-Tract 18-28mm T8 2.1x Macro Probe Lens Kit with 0, 90 & 360 Degree Tube, PL Mount https://www.adorama.com/dzox1828abc.html Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera https://www.adorama.com/soilmefx3a.html Sony FX30 Super 35 Cinema Line Camera https://www.adorama.com/soilmefx30b.html Sachtler aktiv10 Sideload Fluid Head System with flowtech100 Tripod, Rubber Feet https://www.adorama.com/scs2072sft.html NiSi 86mm True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano 1-5 Stops 0.3-1.5 Variable ND Filter https://www.adorama.com/ianirtcvnd.html Quasar Science Rainbow 2 2' 25W Linear RGBX Quad LED 4-Light Kit https://www.adorama.com/qs9243304k.html Litepanels Gemini 2x1 Hard RGBWW LED Panel with Standard Yoke and US Power Cable https://www.adorama.com/lp9402301.html Advantage Gripware 48x48" Full Grid Cloth (White) Solid Frame Scrim & Diffusion with Stainless Steel Frame https://www.adorama.com/adn484844.html Inovativ Apollo 52" Premium EVO Aluminum Wheel Cart, 1200 Lbs Capacity https://www.adorama.com/iva52evo.html Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" with M4 Max Chip, Late 2024 14-Core / 32-Core 36GB 1TB SSD Standard Display Space Black https://www.adorama.com/acmx303lla.html SmallHD Cine 7 7" Full HD Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor https://www.adorama.com/smoncine7.html Teradek Bolt 4K LT 1500 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter, 1500' Range https://www.adorama.com/te102211.html Teradek RT Single-Channel Wireless Controller https://www.adorama.com/te150043.html #dzofilm #probelens #adoramacinema ___________ 𝔸𝔻𝕆ℝ𝔸𝕄𝔸 ⫸ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ⫸ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ⫸ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ⫸ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama MORE 𝔸𝔻𝕆ℝ𝔸𝕄𝔸 ⫸ Shop online https://www.adorama.com/l/Video/ ⫸ Shop in-store https://www.adorama.com/g/nyc-store ⫸ Rent https://www.adoramarentals.com/ ⫸ Business https://www.adorama.com/business/solution/video/ ⫸ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/category/video/ ⫸ Print https://www.printique.com/ ___________ Get to know Nick Dabas more: Website: https://nickdabas.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickdabas/ ___________ Deepen your understanding of filmmaking; we can't wait to have you back!