old4570
13-11-2013, 5:16pm
Wow , How much fun is Macro :lol:
Anyone can try Macro , its as simple as buying some close focus filters :
But today we are talking Flash rig , so you can improve your DOF ( aperture = Higher F stop ) , and get better images ..
DOF is critical in Macro , and for that you need higher F stops and for that , you need more light ...
OK enough of that :
There is a mount (flash) I have been playing with , the ring mount ... Its cheap , and with a little setting up , works a treat ..
You can have it as a O mount or a C mount :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-2-in-1-O-Shape-C-Shape-Flash-Bracket-for-SLR-DV-DC-Nikon-D700-Canon-7D-5D-/370929681733?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item565d21c545 Cheapest O mount on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-C-shape-Bracket-Flash-2-Hot-shoe-Dual-f-Video-Light-Camera-Camcorder-/251375483797?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3a87257b95 Cheapest C mount on Ebay
If your going to use a single flash , you may want a C mount ... ?
Now what are you going to use for a Flash ? A nice lightweight flash unit would be good , now the one I use has a low voltage trigger :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CY-20-Mini-universal-hot-shoe-flash-speedlite-Sync-port-/170473368828?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item27b1012cfc I have 2 of these , and they work a treat , run 2xAA and are very fast to reset for the next shot .
Now you will want a swivel mount :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Mini-Ball-Head-Bracket-Holder-Mount-for-Camera-Canon-Nokon-Tripod-S9-/310764280481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item485afe9aa1 These are rather good for the $
How about a remote trigger , you have several choices here , if you want the cheapest option :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hot-Shoe-PC-Sync-Cord-Socket-Adapter-for-Camera-/310771467982?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item485b6c46ce These should work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-12-inch-2-5mm-plug-jack-to-Male-Flash-PC-Sync-Cord-Cable-for-Trigger-Receiver-/220926855468?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item337044492c Sync Chord
There you have it :
This is probably as cheap as it can be done , for a dedicated flash solution , on the cheap ...
Flash $12
C bracket $7
sync chord $1.50
trigger $4.50
swivel mount $3
Or about $30 Australian ( about ) And that , is probably about as cheap as it gets , to have something tune-able ..
Now you can enhance it if you like ...
Remote trigger / receiver
TTL sync chord + TTL flash
Dual flash
and , ( buy better quality swivel mounts , cold shoes , and so forth )
But for $30 , you can take it to the next level :
Or you can :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Pieces-LED-FC100-Macro-Ring-Flash-For-Canon-EOS-1D-1Ds-Series-7D-5D-MarkII-/200939861937?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item2ec8f2f7b1 I dont like hanging stuff off a lens
http://www.ebay.com/itm/macro-0-Flash-Ring-flash-Adapter-F189-Diffuser-for-Nikon-SB900-with-D1-D2-NoIQ0M-/261323355236?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3cd815f464 ??? My brother ordered one I think ..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-2-Macro-Flexible-Arm-Light-Flash-for-DSLR-Camera-Canon-Nikon-Sony-Pentax-/281190349468?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item4178403a9c ??????????????????????????????????
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Shooting-Dual-arm-Bracket-and-Mini-Flash-Pc-sync-Set-for-Canon-/251337417009?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3a84e0a131 ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Easy-fold-Macro-Anneau-Ring-Speedlight-Flash-Softbox-Diffuseur-Reflecteur-/251370564670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_210&hash=item3a86da6c3e Wow !!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Twin-Led-Lite-Light-kit-for-Kodak-Z1012-Z8612IS-/230477530503?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item35a9880587 ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Twin-Led-Lite-Light-kit-for-Kodak-Z1012-Z8612IS-/230477530503?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item35a9880587 Canon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Twin-Led-Lite-Light-kit-for-Kodak-Z1012-Z8612IS-/230477530503?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item35a9880587 Canon
Let there be light :
Anyone can try Macro , its as simple as buying some close focus filters :
But today we are talking Flash rig , so you can improve your DOF ( aperture = Higher F stop ) , and get better images ..
DOF is critical in Macro , and for that you need higher F stops and for that , you need more light ...
OK enough of that :
There is a mount (flash) I have been playing with , the ring mount ... Its cheap , and with a little setting up , works a treat ..
You can have it as a O mount or a C mount :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-2-in-1-O-Shape-C-Shape-Flash-Bracket-for-SLR-DV-DC-Nikon-D700-Canon-7D-5D-/370929681733?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item565d21c545 Cheapest O mount on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-C-shape-Bracket-Flash-2-Hot-shoe-Dual-f-Video-Light-Camera-Camcorder-/251375483797?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3a87257b95 Cheapest C mount on Ebay
If your going to use a single flash , you may want a C mount ... ?
Now what are you going to use for a Flash ? A nice lightweight flash unit would be good , now the one I use has a low voltage trigger :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CY-20-Mini-universal-hot-shoe-flash-speedlite-Sync-port-/170473368828?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item27b1012cfc I have 2 of these , and they work a treat , run 2xAA and are very fast to reset for the next shot .
Now you will want a swivel mount :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Mini-Ball-Head-Bracket-Holder-Mount-for-Camera-Canon-Nokon-Tripod-S9-/310764280481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item485afe9aa1 These are rather good for the $
How about a remote trigger , you have several choices here , if you want the cheapest option :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hot-Shoe-PC-Sync-Cord-Socket-Adapter-for-Camera-/310771467982?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item485b6c46ce These should work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-12-inch-2-5mm-plug-jack-to-Male-Flash-PC-Sync-Cord-Cable-for-Trigger-Receiver-/220926855468?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item337044492c Sync Chord
There you have it :
This is probably as cheap as it can be done , for a dedicated flash solution , on the cheap ...
Flash $12
C bracket $7
sync chord $1.50
trigger $4.50
swivel mount $3
Or about $30 Australian ( about ) And that , is probably about as cheap as it gets , to have something tune-able ..
Now you can enhance it if you like ...
Remote trigger / receiver
TTL sync chord + TTL flash
Dual flash
and , ( buy better quality swivel mounts , cold shoes , and so forth )
But for $30 , you can take it to the next level :
Or you can :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Pieces-LED-FC100-Macro-Ring-Flash-For-Canon-EOS-1D-1Ds-Series-7D-5D-MarkII-/200939861937?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item2ec8f2f7b1 I dont like hanging stuff off a lens
http://www.ebay.com/itm/macro-0-Flash-Ring-flash-Adapter-F189-Diffuser-for-Nikon-SB900-with-D1-D2-NoIQ0M-/261323355236?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3cd815f464 ??? My brother ordered one I think ..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-2-Macro-Flexible-Arm-Light-Flash-for-DSLR-Camera-Canon-Nikon-Sony-Pentax-/281190349468?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item4178403a9c ??????????????????????????????????
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Shooting-Dual-arm-Bracket-and-Mini-Flash-Pc-sync-Set-for-Canon-/251337417009?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3a84e0a131 ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Easy-fold-Macro-Anneau-Ring-Speedlight-Flash-Softbox-Diffuseur-Reflecteur-/251370564670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_210&hash=item3a86da6c3e Wow !!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Twin-Led-Lite-Light-kit-for-Kodak-Z1012-Z8612IS-/230477530503?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item35a9880587 ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Twin-Led-Lite-Light-kit-for-Kodak-Z1012-Z8612IS-/230477530503?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item35a9880587 Canon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Twin-Led-Lite-Light-kit-for-Kodak-Z1012-Z8612IS-/230477530503?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item35a9880587 Canon
Let there be light :