Show us your Macro Rig - Page 4

In2Photos · 14th of December 2006 (Thu)

I finally have some shots of my rig. Seen here is my XT w/ grip, Canon 100 macro, all 3 Kenko tubes, a Tamron 1.4x TC, a 430EX w/ StoFen and off-shoe cord, and my $5 homemeade bracket until I can get the Delta Bracket.

Yes, I remove the lens cap before shooting.

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BrewsterPilot · 30th of December 2006 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirBrontosaurus

Theoretically, I think 3:1, but there comes a point when you can't add any more tubes. For instance, if I add a full set of tubes (68mm) to my 17-40mm L, I should get a huge magnification. However, the focus point is actually inside the lens, so I can never get anything into focus.

I only have one set of tubes on my 100mm macro, and the minimum focusing distance is pretty close to the end of the lens. So, I'm not 100% sure how well it would work.

I think it could work, look here; 2 sets on a 60mm!

BigAl-SA · 5th of January 2007 (Fri)

Discussed this rig in this thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=253173

In brief, Delta flash bracket with headlamp on flash to light subject to assist in focussing.

bandit 1 · 6th of January 2007 (Sat)

Hiya All,

Here's my 400D/ Sigma 105 Set-up.

As you can see I have a Delta Flash Bracket to which I've added a Canon Remote switch set into the foam grip, this makes life so much easier for me as I've only one hand ( left )

The Auxiliary lighting unit is made from a piece of old Aluminium Fishing Rod Rest cut to fit in the Delta Bracket, A piece of white plastic Rain Gutter, heated to flatten it out then cut to make a fixing plate for the Headlamp.

The light itself started out as a Petzl Myo 3 Headlamp, all I did was strip out the headband then fixed it to the Aluminium Bar.

Oh yes most important of all Super Glue & Cable ties, as Big Al said " where would we be without these"

Job Done, it seems to work reasonably well so far, I just need practice to fine tune things.

Cheers for now
Mark

jpribe · 9th of January 2007 (Tue)

Stick a 20d (30d if my wife is shooting) on the end of that...Canon Bellows and 130MM fixed Hoya. Hey, it works:

Sample:

Some more macros on my flickr page

DrPablo · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Pete-eos · 12th of January 2007 (Fri)

Nothing spectacular here:

350D
50mm f/1.8 + Jessops tubes (65mm in total)
430EX and Off Shoe Cord 2

samd12 · 24th of January 2007 (Wed)

Well here goes mine. 180mm and MPE with all the gizmos. Depending on the subject I sometimes throw on the 100mm instead

Crypto · 23rd of February 2007 (Fri)

Thought I would share this in this section too. Someone may find it useful. I'll also include a pic of the modifications I made to the Delta Bracket.

gpfmartin · 28th of February 2007 (Wed)

Canon 20D; Canon 50mm Compact Macro + lifesize converter; kenko extension tubes; ST-E2 + 580EX; benbo 1 tripod; kenko ballhead + manfrotto macro rail; (not shown) anglefinder C.

Crypto · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

Here are a couple pics of a 7 inch Delta, Full set of Kenko extensions, 100mm. I find this set up perfect. You can also turn the bracket slightly to give you additional reach if needed.
One thing I did is add this to the bracket. Adds more flxibility.

Crypto · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

and one more:

corinto · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by devil350

I don't know if the 18" is needed...

I am at a loss to imagine why would you need the extra 11". And if you ever do, I think that Crypto's suggestion is a lot better solution with the Giotto head. It is very cheap and will add more flexibility.

Just MO.

Crypto · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

I also switch to this every now and again. I sometimes needed it with my 24-70 and full set of extensions. It adds an xtra 1 1/2 inches to the reach

http://www.adorama.com/HAHCS25.html?...kuba&item_no=7

gpfmartin · 6th of March 2007 (Tue)

I think I'm in love with that Delta!

14th of December 2006 (Thu)	#46
In2Photos Moderator, Archive Keeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Charlotte, NC. Posts: 19,808 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show us your Macro Rig I finally have some shots of my rig. Seen here is my XT w/ grip, Canon 100 macro, all 3 Kenko tubes, a Tamron 1.4x TC, a 430EX w/ StoFen and off-shoe cord, and my $5 homemeade bracket until I can get the Delta Bracket. Yes, I remove the lens cap before shooting. DSC00314-1.JPG DSC00316.JPG __________________ Mike, The Keeper of the Archive Current Gear and Feedback \| My Pbase Gallery \| mdsportsphoto.com

5th of January 2007 (Fri)	#48
BigAl-SA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,711	Re: Show us your Macro Rig Discussed this rig in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=253173 In brief, Delta flash bracket with headlamp on flash to light subject to assist in focussing. __________________ Birds Bugs Spiders Flowers

9th of January 2007 (Tue)	#50
jpribe Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 13 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show us your Macro Rig Stick a 20d (30d if my wife is shooting) on the end of that...Canon Bellows and 130MM fixed Hoya. Hey, it works: Sample: Some more macros on my flickr page Last edited by jpribe : 9th of January 2007 (Tue) at 23:19.

10th of January 2007 (Wed)	#51
DrPablo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,559	Re: Show us your Macro Rig __________________ Cameras: Canon 7D, Agfa 8x10, Cambo 4x5, Noblex 150, Hasselblad 500 C/M, Canon lineup: 17-55 f/2.8 IS, Sigma 30 f/1.4, Sigma 50 f/1.4, Sigma 85 f/1.4, Canon 85 f/1.8, Canon 100 f/2.8L macro, Canon 135 f/2L, Canon 70-200 f/4L, Canon 100-400 L, Canon MP-E 65/2.8 1-5x macro, 580EX, MT-24 EX

12th of January 2007 (Fri)	#52
Pete-eos Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW London UK Posts: 1,994 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show us your Macro Rig Nothing spectacular here: 350D 50mm f/1.8 + Jessops tubes (65mm in total) 430EX and Off Shoe Cord 2 __________________ Canon 40D[FS]\|EF-S 10-22[Sold]\|17-55 f/2.8 IS[Sold]\|70-200 f/4L[Sold]\|Kenko 1.4xTC[Sold]\|430EX[Sold] Panasonic GF3\|20mm f1/.7

24th of January 2007 (Wed)	#53
samd12 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Re: Show us your Macro Rig Well here goes mine. 180mm and MPE with all the gizmos. Depending on the subject I sometimes throw on the 100mm instead

28th of February 2007 (Wed)	#55
gpfmartin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14	Re: Show us your Macro Rig Canon 20D; Canon 50mm Compact Macro + lifesize converter; kenko extension tubes; ST-E2 + 580EX; benbo 1 tripod; kenko ballhead + manfrotto macro rail; (not shown) anglefinder C. __________________ Greg Martin from 17mm to 135mm from ƒ/1.8 to ƒ/64 from Canon to Mamiya from 1994 until present Last edited by gpfmartin : 28th of February 2007 (Wed) at 22:12.

6th of March 2007 (Tue)	#59
Crypto Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 2,643 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show us your Macro Rig I also switch to this every now and again. I sometimes needed it with my 24-70 and full set of extensions. It adds an xtra 1 1/2 inches to the reach http://www.adorama.com/HAHCS25.html?...kuba&item_no=7 __________________ TCProimages Canon 5DII Canon 40D Canon 100-400L, Canon 24-70L, Canon MP65 macro Last edited by Crypto : 6th of March 2007 (Tue) at 17:13.

6th of March 2007 (Tue)	#60
gpfmartin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14	Re: Show us your Macro Rig I think I'm in love with that Delta! __________________ Greg Martin from 17mm to 135mm from ƒ/1.8 to ƒ/64 from Canon to Mamiya from 1994 until present

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