430ex as a Macro Flash

hfgerena · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

Hello;

This probably sounds weird, but does anybody knows if the Stroboframe line offers anything where I can use my 430EX as a Macro Flash with my Canon 100mm Macro lens and the OC-E3 extension cord.

scot079 · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

Not sure about Stroboframe...but I've used a Delta bracket (the one w/ the flexible arm) and a Custom Brackets Digital T + 430ex + OCe3.

MT-24ex is the best macro light, but if you can't get that, bracket + speedlite + diffuser + cord is the runner up

andrew748 · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

i use elastic bands

securing the flash to the lens
welfare macro sucks

hfgerena · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

Hello Tim;

I think you resolve my issue, one more question are you using the 18" instead of the 7"? I guess the 7" its gonna be a little short for the 100mm Canon Macro right?

scot079 · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

No, the 18" delta is waaaaay too long...I was using the Sigma 150 back then and the short one was perfect...here's a shot of it.

Another option is taking almost any flash bracket, detaching the vertical arm and replacing it w/ a small ballhead. Then attach the OC-e3 to that, etc....

hfgerena · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

Ok, that's great, as Confusius said "An Image means a 1,000 words" thanks again. I really appreciate your time.

troypiggo · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

Might be of use to point you towards the macro rig thread sticky from the macro section. Spend some time looking through there for setups

ben_r_ · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

I think the delta setup is what most use. If you have the money I highly recommend the MT-24EX. Nothing will beat that, but with convenience and quality comes high cost

troypiggo · 23rd of August 2008 (Sat)

He already has the 430EX.

I have had the 430EX for a while and have been using that on a bracket. Just recently got the 580EXII. Yesterday I decided to test them in combo as master/slave - 580 on camera, 430 on bracket - as a cheap man's twinlight. The light was wonderful. Downside - heavier, but I'm tough enough to cope

So if he's already got a speedlight, he might consider getting a 580EXII and do something similar. Cheaper than the MT24-EX, and you can use the combo for much much more.

hfgerena · 24th of August 2008 (Sun)

Hello Troy;

That's my plan, to get the 580EXII in the future, that way with the 430 as a slave I can cover more area.

Thanks again to you all, very very helpfull indeed.

vision35 · 26th of January 2009 (Mon)

Thats a pretty nice flexy gadget. Curious about the velbon slider if its good or if should try smaller gossen slide. Both seem close in price.

scot079 · 27th of January 2009 (Tue)

The Velbon super mag slider is a high quality piece for a very reasonable price

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#1
hfgerena Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 102	430ex as a Macro Flash Hello; This probably sounds weird, but does anybody knows if the Stroboframe line offers anything where I can use my 430EX as a Macro Flash with my Canon 100mm Macro lens and the OC-E3 extension cord. __________________ hfgerena. Canon 7D/wg, Canon Xti/wg; 35 L f/1.4 * 17-40 L f/4 * 24-105 L f/4 * 70-200 L f/4 * 300 L f/4 * Canon EX 1.4 III * Sigma 180mm Macro * Sigma 8-16 * Canon 430 EX www.hfgerena.smugmug.com

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#2
scot079 Goldmember Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 3,838 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash Not sure about Stroboframe...but I've used a Delta bracket (the one w/ the flexible arm) and a Custom Brackets Digital T + 430ex + OCe3. MT-24ex is the best macro light, but if you can't get that, bracket + speedlite + diffuser + cord is the runner up __________________ - Tim www.timadkinsphoto.com GEARandFEEDBACK

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#3
andrew748 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,365 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash i use elastic bands securing the flash to the lens welfare macro sucks __________________ www.andrew748.com drawers full of slightly mouldy Leica kit, a couple of newish Japanese bits, nearly every cheap Chinese flash modifying toy ever sold on ebay and sooooo many batteries the TSA have me on a no fly list

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#4
hfgerena Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 102	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash Hello Tim; I think you resolve my issue, one more question are you using the 18" instead of the 7"? I guess the 7" its gonna be a little short for the 100mm Canon Macro right? __________________ hfgerena. Canon 7D/wg, Canon Xti/wg; 35 L f/1.4 * 17-40 L f/4 * 24-105 L f/4 * 70-200 L f/4 * 300 L f/4 * Canon EX 1.4 III * Sigma 180mm Macro * Sigma 8-16 * Canon 430 EX www.hfgerena.smugmug.com

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#5
scot079 Goldmember Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 3,838 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash No, the 18" delta is waaaaay too long...I was using the Sigma 150 back then and the short one was perfect...here's a shot of it. Another option is taking almost any flash bracket, detaching the vertical arm and replacing it w/ a small ballhead. Then attach the OC-e3 to that, etc.... __________________ - Tim www.timadkinsphoto.com GEARandFEEDBACK

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#6
hfgerena Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 102	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash Ok, that's great, as Confusius said "An Image means a 1,000 words" thanks again. I really appreciate your time. __________________ hfgerena. Canon 7D/wg, Canon Xti/wg; 35 L f/1.4 * 17-40 L f/4 * 24-105 L f/4 * 70-200 L f/4 * 300 L f/4 * Canon EX 1.4 III * Sigma 180mm Macro * Sigma 8-16 * Canon 430 EX www.hfgerena.smugmug.com

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#7
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash Might be of use to point you towards the macro rig thread sticky from the macro section. Spend some time looking through there for setups __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#8
ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 15,526 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash I think the delta setup is what most use. If you have the money I highly recommend the MT-24EX. Nothing will beat that, but with convenience and quality comes high cost __________________ [ Gear List \| Flickr \| My Reviews ] /\|\ Tripod Leg Protection /\|\  GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

23rd of August 2008 (Sat)	#9
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash He already has the 430EX. I have had the 430EX for a while and have been using that on a bracket. Just recently got the 580EXII. Yesterday I decided to test them in combo as master/slave - 580 on camera, 430 on bracket - as a cheap man's twinlight. The light was wonderful. Downside - heavier, but I'm tough enough to cope So if he's already got a speedlight, he might consider getting a 580EXII and do something similar. Cheaper than the MT24-EX, and you can use the combo for much much more. __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

24th of August 2008 (Sun)	#10
hfgerena Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 102	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash Hello Troy; That's my plan, to get the 580EXII in the future, that way with the 430 as a slave I can cover more area. Thanks again to you all, very very helpfull indeed. __________________ hfgerena. Canon 7D/wg, Canon Xti/wg; 35 L f/1.4 * 17-40 L f/4 * 24-105 L f/4 * 70-200 L f/4 * 300 L f/4 * Canon EX 1.4 III * Sigma 180mm Macro * Sigma 8-16 * Canon 430 EX www.hfgerena.smugmug.com

26th of January 2009 (Mon)	#11
vision35 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 66	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash Thats a pretty nice flexy gadget. Curious about the velbon slider if its good or if should try smaller gossen slide. Both seem close in price.

27th of January 2009 (Tue)	#12
scot079 Goldmember Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 3,838 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 430ex as a Macro Flash The Velbon super mag slider is a high quality piece for a very reasonable price __________________ - Tim www.timadkinsphoto.com GEARandFEEDBACK

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