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07-04-2006, 21:35
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Flash Brackets and macro
My recent experiments with macro proved that you need plenty of light to get a good result.
Cost is an issue but even if it were not I'm not sure I'd want to go as far as a macro flash unit. I am going to get an off camera 'cord 2' so I can reposition the flashgun.... but how do I keep the gun targetted on the lens focal point? I've been looking at flash brackets and assume I will have to fit a bracket diagonal on the camera base - and then I'm not sure if I will get the right aiming angle. This one on ebay looked like it might be a solution but the cord end at the gun has a tripod thread not a shoe mount. Its not beyond my metalworking skills to make something...but I'd rather just buy it  Any thoughts?
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07-04-2006, 21:40
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See if this is any good - seems to be adjustable for various angles, not sure if its suitable though.
Linky Actually scrub that, the Ebay one looks to have a much better build quality in the pics at the bottom of the page. Last edited by Warspite; 07-04-2006 at 21:42. |
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07-04-2006, 21:46
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Seen a few like that. they just hinge outwards. I'm trying to get the gun forwards of the camera and then pointed at a target say 10" from the lens front. The flash head does not tilt downwards so I need the bracket to tilt.
Didn't find much when I tried Google either. Someone must have done it.... unless it's just a bad idea? 
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07-04-2006, 21:52
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You tried searching for "flash brackets" on WarehouseExpress site, they have all shapes and sizes made by Kirk, prices might not be to impressive though.
Link Then scroll down to Flash brackets at the bottom. Some silly prices though 
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07-04-2006, 22:01
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Thanks. thats useful.
Like you said the prices are not too attractive but at least I now know the idea of macro brackets is used. Might just buy the ebay cheapie and adapt it for now, unless something closer and sensible money turns up
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07-04-2006, 23:08
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would this do, at the price you could buy a shed load and modify if you wanted...
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=7551 |
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07-04-2006, 23:43
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Probably not exactly. But looking round the flash accessories and cheapie tripod type things on the site has given me some ideas
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08-04-2006, 00:13
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This might be a real silly question but... how do you get the external flash to sync with the camera if it isn't in the normal hotshoe?
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08-04-2006, 00:14
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Not 100% sure but I think you either have a cable or wireless/Infared jobbie...me thinks.
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08-04-2006, 10:55
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08-04-2006, 11:45
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 the d70/d200 have built in wireless flash
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08-04-2006, 11:46
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Could you not just get a cheap 2nd tripod for the flash to mount on
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08-04-2006, 11:51
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Hi Noah - I'd love to buy something a bit better. Maybe next year. - just having RAW would be nice
Robert P - Ah! I see now, - anyone know if you can get one of those cables for a fuji, all the ones on fleabay say canon. Is there a difference do you think as the hotshoe seems the same? Thanks Allan |
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08-04-2006, 11:53
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ppp - I'd like to be able to walk round with it as one unit chasing bugs etc.
Currently thinking of a 'toy' mini tripod thing attached to a flash bracket. I've ordered the cable so maybe things will be more obvious when I have it in my hand. |
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08-04-2006, 12:13
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 it can also be done via a little IR transmitter, i looked into it and my local shop had them for £15-20 and cheap manual flashes for £20 so it can all be done pretty resonably
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