Lens Magnification

[IronMaskDuval]

When working with that thin of a DoF you might want to consider getting a set of focus rails. I have a set for such occasions.

Can you convince my wife to let me do that?

 

[pgriz]

@ sparky - maybe you can link to one of the threads where you show your macro setup - that should give IronMaskDuval an idea of what it takes to do macro (equipment-wise).

 

[480sparky38 37]

@ sparky - maybe you can link to one of the threads where you show your macro setup - that should give IronMaskDuval an idea of what it takes to do macro (equipment-wise).

Well, OK..............you asked!

Here's my current set=up:

1. Background (I have several colors, but usually use black or white)
2. 24" Silver-lined umbrellas (when shooting extreme macros, I take these off and just use the reflectors)
3. 300ws monolights
4. Light stands
5. Astronomer's star chair (works perfect for shooting macros..... the seat height is adjustable!)
6. Laptop to control DSLR
7. Small, adjustable-height table

A. Nikon BR6 (to open & close lens aperture)
B. Old Nikkor 28mm 2.5 Ai lens
C. Nikon BR2 reversing ring
D. "Third Hand" for holding small objects
E. D600
F. Nikon PB6 bellows
G. Cable release to BR6 to open & close lens aperture
H. 4-way focus rail ( Cognesys StackShot motorized focus rail is on my wish list)
I. USB cord from laptop
J. Manfrotto 410 geared head
K. (not shown) Manfrotto 055XB tripod
L. Yongnuo RF remote trigger for monolights

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[astroNikon]

Why that setup is kewl to look at :thumbup:

 

[pgriz]

Sparky, I think you should do an article on this and put it in the article section. Obviously you did a lot of thinking when putting together this set-up, and I'm sure new macro enthusiasts would benefit from following your thinking process on these issues. Something like what Chris (Manaheim) did for shooting at night. Don't remember if you also do focus stacking, but some info on the process would also be helpful to newbies to this field. And of course, we need to see some of your macros again. Just to get inspired.

 

[IronMaskDuval]

@ sparky - maybe you can link to one of the threads where you show your macro setup - that should give IronMaskDuval an idea of what it takes to do macro (equipment-wise).

@ sparky - maybe you can link to one of the threads where you show your macro setup - that should give IronMaskDuval an idea of what it takes to do macro (equipment-wise).

Well, OK..............you asked!

Here's my current set=up:

1. Background (I have several colors, but usually use black or white)
2. 24" Silver-lined umbrellas (when shooting extreme macros, I take these off and just use the reflectors)
3. 300ws monolights
4. Light stands
5. Astronomer's star chair (works perfect for shooting macros..... the seat height is adjustable!)
6. Laptop to control DSLR
7. Small, adjustable-height table

A. Nikon BR6 (to open & close lens aperture)
B. Old Nikkor 28mm 2.5 Ai lens
C. Nikon BR2 reversing ring
D. "Third Hand" for holding small objects
E. D600
F. Nikon PB6 bellows
G. Cable release to BR6 to open & close lens aperture
H. 4-way focus rail ( Cognesys StackShot motorized focus rail is on my wish list)
I. USB cord from laptop
J. Manfrotto 410 geared head
K. (not shown) Manfrotto 055XB tripod
L. Yongnuo RF remote trigger for monolights

​

Thanks for putting this up guys. I assume that you don't carry all of that with you to hunt spiders. What then?

 

[pgriz]

We lay a trail of flies to get them to come to the studio.


The problem is that shooting in the field is quite difficult, and requires a LOT of patience and many missed shots.

 

[IronMaskDuval]

Well, I just caught a picture of this guy. He's a tad bit smaller than a pencil tip. Next time, I'll go out with a flash.

 

[480sparky38 37]

Thanks for putting this up guys. I assume that you don't carry all of that with you to hunt spiders. What then?

I just set out a bunch of rotting food on the table. They'll show up in time.

 

[480sparky38 37]

Sparky, I think you should do an article on this and put it in the article section. Obviously you did a lot of thinking when putting together this set-up, and I'm sure new macro enthusiasts would benefit from following your thinking process on these issues. Something like what Chris (Manaheim) did for shooting at night. Don't remember if you also do focus stacking, but some info on the process would also be helpful to newbies to this field. And of course, we need to see some of your macros again. Just to get inspired.

They're a bit old, but it still gets the point across.

 

[480sparky38 37]

 

[480sparky38 37]

 

[480sparky38 37]

 

[480sparky38 37]

 

[480sparky38 37]

Sorry it took so long!