Tilting stacking rails
Jan 23, 2017 21:02:12 #
KM6VV wrote:
I made a cone shaped laminated diffuser that fits inside the big ring that attaches the R200s. I'm just going as compact as I can. I expect to see the shape of the diffusion panel in a jumper's eyes-- but very few critters are so highly reflective. I'll see if I can find a picture of itThanks for the Pix. I've got a Chinese soft box, haven't tried it for macro. I have the R1 with 3 flashes, so I want to get proficient with it first. I did add Vello defusers on my SB-200 flashes (R1).
Jan 23, 2017 21:15:03 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
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LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks, I'd appreciate a pix. It fits inside the R1 ring? I've got individual (3) defusers on the SB-200s.I made a cone shaped laminated diffuser that fits inside the big ring that attaches the R200s. I'm just going as compact as I can. I expect to see the shape of the diffusion panel in a jumper's eyes-- but very few critters are so highly reflective. I'll see if I can find a picture of it
Jan 23, 2017 21:27:53 #
KM6VV wrote:
Yes. Fits inside. Pretty easy to make and I used Velcro to attach. Here is a frontal view. Not a great picture, but I think you get the general idea. The diffusion here was pastry parchment paper. Pretty cheap and available in any large store with a baking section.Thanks, I'd appreciate a pix. It fits inside the R1 ring? I've got individual (3) defusers on the SB-200's.
Jan 23, 2017 22:53:20 #
Jan 26, 2017 23:29:19 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
I'm currently turning a ball end on a piece of 1.75" aluminum rod. I had to refresh (re-learn?) how to generate lathe code with Vector CAD/CAM, it's been a while since I did that.
Pictures after I mill the slot in the ball head to take a 1/2" thick piece of aluminum to make up the tilting mount for the camera rails.
Pictures after I mill the slot in the ball head to take a 1/2" thick piece of aluminum to make up the tilting mount for the camera rails.
Jan 27, 2017 00:09:17 #
I'll be anxious to see this when you are finished. I wish I still had access to machining tools. As a side bar, I have two projects in mind: one is to build my own folding field camera out of cherry wood and brass. The other is to machine brass parts for a tripod with wooden legs. Oh well....
But based upon the earlier convos with Mike, I did order another focusing rail which I want to use for some field stacking projects this spring and summer. I'll be using a 100mm WeMacro rail with my mobile device. The rail comes from China so I'm waiting through the Chinese New Year (ends Feb 2nd) for delivery.
But based upon the earlier convos with Mike, I did order another focusing rail which I want to use for some field stacking projects this spring and summer. I'll be using a 100mm WeMacro rail with my mobile device. The rail comes from China so I'm waiting through the Chinese New Year (ends Feb 2nd) for delivery.
Jan 27, 2017 12:14:53 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
An old-style (view?) camera would certainly make an interesting project. I love working with brass. Aluminum is nice to work with, but not pretty like brass (or quite as expensive).
So the WeMarco rails come from China? I didn't notice that.
So the WeMarco rails come from China? I didn't notice that.
Jan 27, 2017 18:56:26 #
KM6VV wrote:
Yeah I was a little surprised about the Chinese New Year ceasing operations for a week. The message I received back says they will commence with the order processing on Feb 2nd following the Chinese New Year.An old-style (view?) camera would certainly make an interesting project. I love working with brass. Aluminum is nice to work with, but not pretty like brass (or quite as expensive). n't notice that.
Jan 27, 2017 19:59:06 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
I try to work with scrap first, sometimes I'm designing as I go. I've still got to figure out a clamp screw for the tilting blade. I had originally thought to simply make the blade's pivot bolt a clamping bolt (which may work yet), but I'll probably have to put in a clamping screw on on a knob to do it. Right now, I'm milling the big slot. SLOW.
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