mknabster Senior Member  827 posts Joined Jul 2005 Location: Limerick, PA, USA More info | Jun 28, 2010 15:20 | #1 Is there some sort of attachment for the 430EX flash to transform it into a ring flash for macro work? Also, is a flash bracket a good thing to have? I was thinking about one of those Custom Brackets that allow you to switch the camera from landscape to portrait mode while on the bracket. - Matt
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windpig Chopped liver  More info | Jun 28, 2010 15:34 | #2 mknabster wrote in post #10442021  Is there some sort of attachment for the 430EX flash to transform it into a ring flash for macro work? Also, is a flash bracket a good thing to have? I was thinking about one of those Custom Brackets that allow you to switch the camera from landscape to portrait mode while on the bracket. This is what I'm using, pricey, but nice. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Jun 28, 2010 16:44 | #3 windpig wrote in post #10442120 This is what I'm using, pricey, but nice. http://reallyrightstuff.com/flash/02.html http://reallyrightstuff.com …esc.asp?ic=FA-EX1&eq=&Tp= Any chance you could post of pic of your setup? Not sure I understand how that works and would love to see a pic. [Gear List | Flickr
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windpig Chopped liver More info | Jun 28, 2010 20:07 | #4 ben_r_ wrote in post #10442557 Any chance you could post of pic of your setup? Not sure I understand how that works and would love to see a pic. RRS has done a pretty good job of showing the layout. Check these out.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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windpig Chopped liver More info | Jun 28, 2010 20:09 | #5 Another shot.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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Jun 29, 2010 06:32 | #6 Now none of my lenses have attached tripod collars, what do i do then with these? They are pretty pricey though - Matt
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windpig Chopped liver More info | Jun 29, 2010 06:59 | #7 mknabster wrote in post #10446205 Now none of my lenses have attached tripod collars, what do i do then with these? They are pretty pricey though No attached tripod collars for this, although it looks like it. The circular part of the bracket attaches to a straight arm (long dovetail plate) the attaches to the base plate of the bracket. It all comes as a unit as you see here (flash not included, of course) the only addition item you need is the $55 camera plate.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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klr.b Goldmember 2,509 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: SoCal More info | Jun 29, 2010 07:06 | #8 windpig wrote in post #10443627 Another shot. so, do you ever double up on flashes? that would make a really, really expensive macro setup. gordon
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windpig Chopped liver More info | Jun 29, 2010 11:18 | #9 I have, but it's pretty unwieldy. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Jun 29, 2010 16:50 | #10 windpig wrote in post #10443621 RRS has done a pretty good job of showing the layout. Check these out. http://reallyrightstuff.com/flash/03.html http://reallyrightstuff.com/flash/05.html These are some quick and dirty shots, I use this lens for closeups and it was on one of the bodies, but you should be able to get the jist as far as mechanics of the bracket. I've got a couple of extenders that I use for shooting close ups of flowers. You would need to get a camera plate to use this bracket, they are about $55. A quick release clamp allows you to then mount the rig on a tripod. This isn't the way to go on a budget. For pure macro work there are lots of other alternatives, but once I worked with the Arca-swiss type of quick release it was hard not consider the system a long term investment. The RRS stuff is awesome. Okay, yea I actually wrote a fairly in depth review on the Perfect Portraiture Package here: LINK, so Im pretty familiar with the products you mentioned I just couldnt figure out how you were getting the flash head close enough to the subject for macro work. Now that I see youre pictures I know what you meant. No exactly ideal for macro work, but I guess it could work. Or perhaps Ive just been spoiled by my MT-24EX flash for macro. Just never really thought of the Perfect Portraiture Package for close up work before I guess. [Gear List | Flickr
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dmward Cream of the Crop More info | Jun 29, 2010 17:07 | #11 For OP, there are a couple of ringlight attachments that work with speedlites. I think they work with 430EX. One is Ray Flash, the other is Orbis (I think that's spelled properly.) David | Sharing my Insights, Knowledge & Experience
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ReflektionsPhotography Senior Member 363 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: Honolulu, HI More info | Jun 29, 2010 17:22 | #12  Permanent banReally Right Stuff = camera porn. Canon 5D Mark II, 1D Mark IV, 580EX II x2, PW Flex TT1 & TT5s (x2), Canon 17-40L (for sale), 24-70L (for sale), 70-200L 2.8 mark ii, 135L, 100 usm macro, Sigma 50 1.4,. Software: Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS4. WTB: 16-35 2.8 ii, Sigma 85 1.4
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