Macro experiments
Jul 31, 2013 09:45:46 #
I've played with macro photography for several years, using a Canon ring light, regular flash, and various polarizing filter devices to reduce glare off shiny surfaces.
One idea that is still under development is an arrangement using 3 rigid aluminum bars. One bar has a hole in the middle through which the camera mounts to a tripod with the rod in between. The other 2 rods are movable arms on each side.
Flashes - probably Vivitar 283, are screwed to spring clamps to attach to each arm making their position easily adjustable along the length of the arms making distance from subject and power very flexible. When I get this assembled I'll post pictures of the rig.
Has anyone used a similar idea in macro shots? I am aware Canon sells something like this but I figure I can do better for under $200 compared to Canon's price of $700.
One idea that is still under development is an arrangement using 3 rigid aluminum bars. One bar has a hole in the middle through which the camera mounts to a tripod with the rod in between. The other 2 rods are movable arms on each side.
Flashes - probably Vivitar 283, are screwed to spring clamps to attach to each arm making their position easily adjustable along the length of the arms making distance from subject and power very flexible. When I get this assembled I'll post pictures of the rig.
Has anyone used a similar idea in macro shots? I am aware Canon sells something like this but I figure I can do better for under $200 compared to Canon's price of $700.
Jul 31, 2013 09:51:30 #
Is this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/260958383135?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2394wt_1317 - what you are talking about ??
Jul 31, 2013 09:53:43 #
JohninRockville wrote:
I've played with macro photography for several yea... (show quote)
Sounds like the Lepp Macro Bracket I purchased 20 years ago. It has a cross bar that attaches to the tripod thread mount and two rod on each end so that flash units can be positioned as primary or fill lighting. It sold (without the flash units) for around $100.00 USD.
Aug 1, 2013 03:36:00 #
I purchased my first George Lepp dual bracket in mid-1970s.
Stroboframe Lepp Deluxe Macro Flash Bracket
Aug 1, 2013 12:16:01 #
JohninRockville wrote:
I've played with macro photography for several yea... (show quote)
Canon, Nikon, Pentax, well, all have macro brackets available, and you're right in one point. They all are expensive.
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