New equipement coming in...

Granit

After discussing with Lordv...He recommended a few things for Macro. I already have the exact same Macro as him, but I'm using a D50

I have just ordered the following...Can't wait to try it out...
I didn't have an external flash yet and I didn't want to buy an external flash + a macro flash..too expensive...

The bracket was a recommendation from Lordv, I had no idea what to buy.

https://www.adorama.com/GIFFB2.html
https://www.adorama.com/NKSB600AFU.html
https://www.adorama.com/NKSC29.html

Thanks Lordv

gluwater

Looks like you're all set. Make sure you show us some images once you put your new gear to use.

ballentphoto

Granit wrote:

After discussing with Lordv...He recommended a few things for Macro. I already have the exact same Macro as him, but I'm using a D50

I have just ordered the following...Can't wait to try it out...
I didn't have an external flash yet and I didn't want to buy an external flash + a macro flash..too expensive...

The bracket was a recommendation from Lordv, I had no idea what to buy.

https://www.adorama.com/GIFFB2.html
https://www.adorama.com/NKSB600AFU.html
https://www.adorama.com/NKSC29.html

Thanks Lordv

I cheat and am able to use Commander mode on my camera so I do not have any direct experience with it but the SC-29 says it will work with an SB-800 you are ordering an SB-600 have you made sure the it will work with a SB-600? Hate to have you get all excited and have to wait to change things around because of a cable.

Art Scott

Granit wrote:

After discussing with Lordv...He recommended a few things for Macro. I already have the exact same Macro as him, but I'm using a D50

I have just ordered the following...Can't wait to try it out...
I didn't have an external flash yet and I didn't want to buy an external flash + a macro flash..too expensive...

The bracket was a recommendation from Lordv, I had no idea what to buy.

https://www.adorama.com/GIFFB2.html----
this bracket is actually made from coolant nozsels for CNC MILLING machines and lathes....cost for each nozzel is less than $.75...looked at it a long time ago when i was doing machining for a living........:D not actually knocking it...it just really looked/ felt cheap when I handled it and saw what it consisted of.....


https://www.adorama.com/NKSB600AFU.html ---
I would look into the Sunpack flashes or sigma flahses...MANY times one can find the same features and better guide numbers for less money by buying an aftermarket manufacturers like sunpak and sigma.


https://www.adorama.com/NKSC29.html ----check out EBAY...I had an SC 17 that cost me almost the smae from a local shop...then found it on Ebay brand new with warranty for under $30.....

Thanks Lordv

There is a macro bracket (names evades me now) that connects to the tripod mound of your camera and holds 2- flashes to each side of the lens, giving you an almost ring light flash effect and it is inexpensive also...

Also if you use a flash meter you can go with totally manual flashes and save a ton o'dough to add to your galss savings later.

Good Luck

Granit

ballentphoto wrote:

I cheat and am able to use Commander mode on my camera so I do not have any direct experience with it but the SC-29 says it will work with an SB-800 you are ordering an SB-600 have you made sure the it will work with a SB-600? Hate to have you get all excited and have to wait to change things around because of a cable.

I was told that this is the cable that I need, I shoppd around locally and two different stores told me this. I'm sure it will work, my concern was (and still is), is it overkill?...Because this cable is made for some SB-800 features that the SB-600 does not have, I think I may be buying a Ferrari just to go at the corner store.

Granit

Here are some pics of my new set-up.

There is a built-in diffusor on the SB-600...Bu I see many people doing macro with another one, often home made...How important is this diffisor?

gluwater

A diffuser is very important for macro work. Without noe or with the little pull down one on the flash you will get shots like this with harsh light.


With a diffuser you will get much softer light and it will get rid of a lot of the shadows.

ballentphoto

Wow that is a cool setup Gotta think about that some more... How much does that end up weighing?