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Mini-Table-Top Macro Setup

 
shamrock838
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Jul 01, 2003 15:16 |  #1

Greetings ...

I'm looking to set up a small, no-frills, table-top macro "studio" that can be easily set up and kocked down. I have a Canon D-60 with EOS 100mm macro lens.

For lighting I'm thinking of two free-standing, small-footprint, mini hi-intensity lights that I can move around at will. Brand names ... models #s ...availability?

Of ancillary interest is a small (10-12") circular rotatable "table" on which to mount my subjects. Again ... brand names ... model #s ... availability?

Everything here is spelled small-scale in a space-conscious environment.

Suggestions? Many thanks,

M i k e




  
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Derek ­ Smith
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Jul 16, 2003 05:53 |  #2

Hi Mike,

I use a Cannon 10D with a Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro, a Cannon 550EX on a small tripod and two PortaFlash 336VM Studio flash units.

For a subject stand, I use a laboratory stand, a universal joint and a flask clamp to hold and position the subject ( usually a piece of plant ).

For reflectors, I use artboard or Foamex offcuts, it's light and easily held in place with some Bluetak. They also stand in as backdrops

Not quite mini as it can take up the space of a large tabletop.




  
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excessnoise
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Jul 16, 2003 10:33 |  #3

shamrock838 wrote:
Greetings ...

I'm looking to set up a small, no-frills, table-top macro "studio" that can be easily set up and kocked down. I have a Canon D-60 with EOS 100mm macro lens.

For lighting I'm thinking of two free-standing, small-footprint, mini hi-intensity lights that I can move around at will. Brand names ... models #s ...availability?

Of ancillary interest is a small (10-12") circular rotatable "table" on which to mount my subjects. Again ... brand names ... model #s ... availability?

Everything here is spelled small-scale in a space-conscious environment.

Suggestions? Many thanks,

M i k e

You might check out EZ Cube at http://store.yahoo.com …s-store/tabtopstudac.htm​l (external link)
I bought the large but they have a small size cube.




  
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