My macro rig

DeVilDeVil Registered Users Posts: 1,037 Major grins
edited June 12, 2011 in Holy Macro
Nikon D7000, AF tubes 92mm (36 + 36 + 20), Sigma 150/2.8 macro, Raynox DCR-250, SB 600 (home made ​​diffuser) , Manfrotto 330B Macro Flash Bracket, Manfrotto 482 MICRO BALL HEAD and TTL Off Camera FLASH Shoe Sync Cord

This equipment I use to get a magnification 5:1 (I think!?)

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5:1 I guess :D
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Quality is not at the level of MP-E65 but it will do the job :)

Here is the result
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f/16, 1/200, ISO 200, 3 frames fokus stacks
Predrag Petkovic

http://www.flickr.com/photos/devil_macro

Comments

  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    Very cool and excellent results achieved.
    Ian Clark
    My Smugmug gallery

  • paddler4paddler4 Registered Users Posts: 976 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2011
    what did you construct the diffuser from? I have to build a wider one and am interested in the materials people use.
    http://dkoretz.smugmug.com/
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2011
    Looks good if a bit long :)
    Result looks excellent !
    Brian v.
    Brian V.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/
    http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/
  • DeVilDeVil Registered Users Posts: 1,037 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2011
    Lord Vetinari wrote: »
    Looks good if a bit long :)
    Brian v.
    - And very have! :D:D:D
    (I'm used to it)
    paddler4 wrote: »
    what did you construct the diffuser from? I have to build a wider one and am interested in the materials people use.
    - The body is made ​​of juice boxes, and the front part is kitchen towel.

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    kitchen towel
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    To protect the diffuser from the weather (rain, dewdrops) and mechanical damage I used window film :)
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    Predrag Petkovic

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/devil_macro
  • paddler4paddler4 Registered Users Posts: 976 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2011
    Thanks! very helpful.
    http://dkoretz.smugmug.com/
  • rob marshallrob marshall Registered Users Posts: 224 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2011
    I love these home-made diffusers. I use a manufactured thing (Gary Fong) that doubles as a sandwich box for picnics. Home made is much better.:D
  • 1scrappychic1scrappychic Registered Users Posts: 53 Big grins
    edited May 14, 2011
    wow. seriously impressive.
  • time2smiletime2smile Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    rob marshall wrote: »
    I love these home-made diffusers. I use a manufactured thing (Gary Fong) that doubles as a sandwich box for picnics. Home made is much better.:D

    Thats not nice refering it to a sandwich box, we all know its a soup container.....
    Ted....
    It's not what you look at that matters: Its what you see!
    Nikon
    http://www.time2smile.smugmug.com
  • time2smiletime2smile Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    DeVil, nice setup and thanks for the tut on the diffuser...
    Ted....
    It's not what you look at that matters: Its what you see!
    Nikon
    http://www.time2smile.smugmug.com
  • Simo70Simo70 Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    DeVil - Tha't awesome!! I was going to spend $35 for a small softbox but I can use your instruction to build myown and save some bucks!! Thank you....and BTW excellent Macro shot!!thumb.gif
    Simo:D
    www.simonebrogini.com
  • DeVilDeVil Registered Users Posts: 1,037 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2011
    Thank you all, I'm glad if I helped :)
    Predrag Petkovic

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/devil_macro
  • naturebyericnaturebyeric Registered Users Posts: 13 Big grins
    edited May 16, 2011
    Seriously impressive, from set up to image!
  • kwickerskwickers Registered Users Posts: 310 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    wow, nice thread on set up for a super macro. nice shot.
    Photos.KeithWickersham.com
  • WilliamClark77WilliamClark77 Registered Users Posts: 164 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    This deserves a bump for creativity alone! Very cool set up. It looks like fun to carry around.
    http://williamclark77.smugmug.com/
  • rob marshallrob marshall Registered Users Posts: 224 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2011
    time2smile wrote: »
    Thats not nice refering it to a sandwich box, we all know its a soup container.....


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    Yes. It even has a plastic lid to stop the soup from spilling. How I wish I were a rich photographic accessory manufacturer...
  • DeVilDeVil Registered Users Posts: 1,037 Major grins
    edited May 31, 2011
    Thank you all... again! :D
    Predrag Petkovic

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/devil_macro
  • Noah212Noah212 Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited May 31, 2011
    Great photos. How far is the working distance with this setup?
  • DeVilDeVil Registered Users Posts: 1,037 Major grins
    edited June 12, 2011
    Noah212 wrote: »
    Great photos. How far is the working distance with this setup?
    -Thanks! Distance at 5:1 is about 2 inches.



    Combination for getting a magnification 5:1 has too many parts so it is best for handheld use.
    For tripod I use tubes (36mm), Sigma 150 macro and Raynox DCR-250 (magnification 3:1)
    Predrag Petkovic

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/devil_macro
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