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Sep 01, 2007 16:32 |  #1

I have a Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro and a 2x tele converter.

What else could i add to achieve some of those super macro shots i see in here.
The bugs eyes etc.

They seem way more magnified than my equipment is capable of..:lol:

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Sep 01, 2007 16:37 |  #2

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I have a Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro and a 2x tele converter.

What else could i add to achieve some of those super macro shots i see in here.
The bugs eyes etc.

They seem way more magnified than my equipment is capable of..:lol:

start with a set of kenko tubes..then if u want u can add a 50mm reversed on to your 100mm..but starting with set of kenko tubes with inscrese your mg by 1..so your be shooting at 2:1 instead of 1:1

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Sep 01, 2007 16:43 |  #3

how bout a macro ring light?

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Sep 01, 2007 16:46 as a reply to  @ thekid24's post |  #4

yes but i thought eh Q was how to get more mag..my mistake..yer your need a good flash..either a macro ring flash or canon 430ex on braket..

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Sep 01, 2007 16:48 |  #5

im just trying to think what else (s)he could add:D

Some light is always a must;)

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Sep 01, 2007 16:50 |  #6

Thats good i have a 430ex i will get a bracket and some kenko tubes..
Thanks guys .

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Sep 01, 2007 16:50 as a reply to  @ thekid24's post |  #7

Are u rich?if u are buy mpe-65 and mt-24ex :lol:

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Sep 01, 2007 17:04 |  #8

me new rig

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420ex flash
home made diffuser
canon 400d
mpe-65mm

my braket was 70 pound..very dear fomr nova flex but u can get them cheape fomr ebay shiped from china


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DA Gallery where i sell prints - http://macrojunkie.dev​iantart.com/ (external link)
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Sep 01, 2007 18:22 |  #9

quite the setup

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Sep 01, 2007 18:52 as a reply to  @ thekid24's post |  #10

That's a pretty nice set up man.

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Sep 01, 2007 18:59 as a reply to  @ [default]'s post |  #11

not bad..i prefer my mt-24ex but its in the menders..i croped it fomr 4 foot and it broke in half..lol..

the defuser is made fomr 2 L coke bottle which i cut the bit where the spout is so its snug against the flash...i then covered it all in maskin tape to make it light tight and to finshe it off cover the end with 1 sheet of kitchen paper towl

Uk prayingmantis forum - http://www.dragonscres​t.co.uk/forums/index.p​hp (external link)
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DA Gallery where i sell prints - http://macrojunkie.dev​iantart.com/ (external link)
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EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM - 430ex (diffused with lumeriqest soft box)

  
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Sep 02, 2007 10:30 |  #12

The top sticky thread is dedicated to photos of macro rigs, You might get some inspiration from some of the photos there.

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Sep 02, 2007 15:54 |  #13

Yes nice rig..
I have googled the mp-e65 an can't ind a seller here in OZ.
I any one can give me a link that would be nice ?
Also is the sb-e2 bracket the way to go ?

1D MK111 , 5D Classic,24-70F2.8, 16-35F2.8, 70-200F2.8 IS a 430EXII 2x 580EXII and a Mac...:cool:
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