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Supastudio

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Mar 10, 2010 17:47 | #586

damnlamb wrote in post #9754139

Thanks for this, everything finally arrived (6 weeks later) and I am thrilled!

6 weeks? You probably ordered before Chinese New Year and had to wait for the company to get back to work

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engrmariano

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Mar 20, 2010 20:59 | #587

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skygod44

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Mar 21, 2010 04:09 as a reply to @ engrmariano's post | #588

Oh! Just spotted this excellent thread...
Here are my first two snoots.
Top pic was the original version, and the bottom picture is the all-new "L-series" snoot, complete with a red-ring that proves it's top quality!

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DreDaze

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Mar 21, 2010 12:05 | #589

^^did you put reflective tape on the inside?...does the flash just come out at the end?...any example shots...looks like something i could create

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harcosparky

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Mar 21, 2010 13:28 as a reply to @ DreDaze's post | #590

Just starting out and this is what I have.
Canon 7D
Tamron SP AF 180mm Macro
Canon 550 EX
Stroboframe Bracket
Off Camera Cable
Second small tripod with ball mount to hold flash

What's *new* above it the 7D - the rest was previously attached to a 40D and use for photographing jewelry, watches, coins, and similar items for online sales catalogs and ebay auctions.

After seeing some of the insect posts, you could say I have been bitten by the macro bug. I created a post asking about increasing the usefulness of this rig for macro.

Sorry for the pic quality - it's a cell phone image!

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skygod44

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Mar 21, 2010 17:48 | #591

DreDaze wrote in post #9841016

^^did you put reflective tape on the inside?...does the flash just come out at the end?...any example shots...looks like something i could create

I've changed it again!
Yes, Skygod Industries R&D in making the mark III version is quicker than Canon can come up with a 5DMkIII :lol:

But seriously, I'll post another pic in a day or three of my Mark III as the overhang required a clip-on light restrictor...while stopping me from getting close to subjects that were on a completely flat surface.
But to answer your questions, yes, there's reflective tape inside and here are a couple of example shots:

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orionmystery

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Mar 26, 2010 02:52 as a reply to @ Dave Jr's post | #593

Think i've never shown my macro rig here yet.

http://orionmystery.blogspot.com …cro-rig-then-and-now.html

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j_vphoto

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Apr 12, 2010 23:22 | #594

http://www.flickr.com …s/mrislandguy/4517008652/

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Check out MY RIG if Interested

I Use Mostly Canon Gear, Along with assorted manfrotto brackets etc,,,

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j_vphoto

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Apr 13, 2010 23:16 as a reply to @ j_vphoto's post | #595

2 - Stofen Diffusers(not in picture) Works out perfect at 5X Cause
diffusers are right at tip of Lens

Canon 5D Body
Also Use 40D
Battery Grip (BG e2n, BG-e4)
Grips Keeps Flash at Lens Height
MPE-65 Lens 1-5X
Canon ST-E2
Olympus ME-1 Eye Piece
Manfrotto Macro Flash Bracket
2 - Crane Locking Shoes on Bracket
2 - 430 EX II
2 - Stofen Diffusers(not in picture)

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Check out MY RIG if Interested

I Use Mostly Canon Gear, Along with assorted manfrotto brackets etc,,,

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alexturton

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May 01, 2010 17:39 | #596

My first rig. canon 7d. straight jessops bracket. Jessops ballhead. Canon 580ex ii. canon 100mm macro. DIY ringlite from tin foil tray + macro lens hood. Hopefully get the kenko extension tubes soon + maybe either 50mm reverse or canon 250d/500d close up lens. Any opinion on which is better? reversed 50mm or 2 element close up filter?

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Two-O

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May 05, 2010 09:01 as a reply to @ alexturton's post | #597

Sweet, got my insurance replacement compact camera today so can take some of my new rig!

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St.dunstan

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May 05, 2010 13:24 as a reply to @ Two-O's post | #598

This is my jewelry photography setup. Photo shot with an A630. Novatron heads in Chimera soft boxes, a D70 mounted on a Benbo tripod. I use the on camera flash to slave the main flash. I have 60 and 105 macro lenses.

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ronald lanham

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May 14, 2010 22:12 | #599

My 1:1 Hand Held Macro Rig...

. 5DMkII
. 100L
. 580EXII
. Styrofoam diffuser
. Kaiser adjustable flash shoe
. Paramount custom sync cable
. Olympus hand strap

How I Shoot Wild Flowers and Larger Insects...

. Manual/Manual
. Live view...no mirror slap
. 3 frame continous burst
. 1/200s flash sync
. f8,f11,f16...1/16,1/8,1/4 approx.flash power w/14mm wide panel
. ISO100

I do not sacrifice shutter speed, aperture or ISO to prevent black backgrounds or black holes, but rather; use a 4x5 print behind the subject to reflect light back to the sensor. I have an assortment of prints to match a particular scene.

Nice forum to share info...thanks for the opportunity!

Ron

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Wallpap3r

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May 15, 2010 01:29 | #600

20D
Flash extender/diffuser made out of duct tape and photo paper,
Two sets of $7 ebay extension tubes lined with felt to eliminate haze
Reversed Olympus OM 50mm 1.8 with felt stuck in the housing to eliminate haze

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40D || 50 1.8 II || 18-55IS || 85 1.8 || 430EXII || YN560 x2 || Cheap umbrellas x2 || QBox 24 || Cheap macro crap

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