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  1. 12-27-2008 04:05 PM #16
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    What a great series. Thanks and keep them coming! - TF
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dal1970 View Post
    Please can you post a pic of your current setup

    I'm just handholding the flash at the moment. I was going to make up a bracket but it seem just as easy to hold it and its more flexible.

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    Sweet setup!
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    Whoa, very nice setup!
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    Wow great shots. You can also try putting th eflash on a tripod instead of hand holding it. I like a tripod with a diffuser between its legs and the flash pointing down, it gives very natural lighting, then both hands are free for the camera and the lighting doesnt change between shots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    I'm just handholding the flash at the moment. I was going to make up a bracket but it seem just as easy to hold it and its more flexible.

    Similar to my favourite set up.

    I have tried 1 flash, 2 flashes and 3 flashes. Used Catus triggers, and sync cord, plus a ring flash.

    However the best is still a basic bracket and 1 flash

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    Great start with the new lens - if often seems to me that the MPE 65 has a built in jumping spider attraction device - seems they are always shot

    As for the flash does the MPE come with a tripod collar fitting? If so then you can try getting a mini ball head and attaching the flash to that as normal, then get a bolt that will fit the thread on the tripod collar and cut off the end - this then lets you screw in the mini ball head and there you have it - adjustable lighting whilst retaining both hands on the camera.
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    Thanks for all the suggestions I'll try them out.
    I've had the flash on my tripod for a while today, useful in some situations.

    The lens does seem to attract jumpers, but I'm loving the mantis' that are out at the moment.
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    So cool to see these alien-looking creatures
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    Thanks for your info!
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    I just got a macro lens and I can't wait to get out and start taking pictures with it. Your series has inspired me. Great job & thanks for sharing!
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