I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!

I'll show you mine, if you show me yours! · 04:33 PM

This is my MACRO rig: K100D, Vivitar MACRO-focusing Teleconverter, Super Multi-Coated Takumar MACRO 50mm f4.0, Vivitar 5000 ringlight, cheapo e-bay trigger, Bogan Tripod with 3025 head.

Ray

sawtooth235 · 05-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Hard to believe that none of you has a picture of your rig for making MACROs.

Jimbo · 05-04-2009, 09:25 PM

Hard to beat this one! I am new to Macro but love your set up. JIM

daacon · 05-05-2009, 05:56 AM

Awsome looking forward to the shots you take with it.

stevebrot · 05-05-2009, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Hard to beat this one! I am new to Macro but love your set up. JIM

Ok...I will indulge you. I lack the fancy ringlight, but find this setup to my liking:

Depending on the subject, I sometimes switch the Vivitar 135/2.8 in for the M 50/1.7. I also have a Sigma 50/2.8 Macro.

Steve

Venturi · 05-05-2009, 09:02 AM

Mine isn't really a "rig". I've been hemming and hawing back and forth for 6mos now on pulling the trigger for a bellows and/or extension tubes. Meanwhile whenever I feel the macro bug I just pull out the Tamron 90/2.8 and whatever strobes tickle my fancy of the moment.

dave sz · 05-05-2009, 09:10 AM

Mine isn't really a rig either. Got my k100d with an emptied out 2x teleconverter and then whichever lens I feel like doing macro with. Then for the flash I have my pt-04tm trigger on the shoe with up to 3 wireless flashes. Most of my lenses are not so great but as soon as I started using them for macro with the teleconverter they suddenly became very sharp...

sawtooth235 · 05-07-2009, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Hard to beat this one! I am new to Macro but love your set up. JIM

Thanks Jim, I also have a set of extension tubes that frequently finds itself in use.

Originally posted by daacon

Awsome looking forward to the shots you take with it.

I have one that I am going to post today that I took that same day.

Originally posted by stevebrot

Ok...I will indulge you. I lack the fancy ringlight, but find this setup to my liking:

Depending on the subject, I sometimes switch the Vivitar 135/2.8 in for the M 50/1.7. I also have a Sigma 50/2.8 Macro.

Steve

Nice, That is what I'm talking about. It's great to see how other get it done.

Originally posted by Venturi

Mine isn't really a "rig". I've been hemming and hawing back and forth for 6mos now on pulling the trigger for a bellows and/or extension tubes. Meanwhile whenever I feel the macro bug I just pull out the Tamron 90/2.8 and whatever strobes tickle my fancy of the moment.

Venturi, sounds like you have a lot of flexibility using those tools.

Originally posted by dave sz

Mine isn't really a rig either. Got my k100d with an emptied out 2x teleconverter and then whichever lens I feel like doing macro with. Then for the flash I have my pt-04tm trigger on the shoe with up to 3 wireless flashes. Most of my lenses are not so great but as soon as I started using them for macro with the teleconverter they suddenly became very sharp...

Yeah, the further you move the lens from the sensor the more the light rays are becoming perpendicular to the sensor. Light sensors record information better when the light strikes them almost dead straight on, unlike film that had no problem with the angled light hitting its surface.

Ray

Venturi · 05-07-2009, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by sawtooth235

Venturi, sounds like you have a lot of flexibility using those tools.

Would have.

Right now it's just the Tam90. I would really love to have an OEM K-mount bellows unit but they are really hard to find and rather expensive when they do show up. I will probably go ahead and pop for one of the $50-ish ones that are all over ebay here in a couple weeks.

Same deal on the macro tripod rails. You almost have to have one to keep sane when going 1:1

sawtooth235 · 05-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Venturi

Would have.

Right now it's just the Tam90. I would really love to have an OEM K-mount bellows unit but they are really hard to find and rather expensive when they do show up. I will probably go ahead and pop for one of the $50-ish ones that are all over ebay here in a couple weeks.

Same deal on the macro tripod rails. You almost have to have one to keep sane when going 1:1

I hear you on the focusing rail, that is why I use the flash to stop the constantly swaying plants.Without it either handheld or tripod mounted I would getting a big blurry mass of colors at f16 and ISO 200.

Ray

Venturi · 05-07-2009, 02:55 PM

I've got a "plan" in my head for a DIY "wrap around" bounce card slash wind break for shooting macro outdoors. (There's no such thing as a "calm day" here in Oklahoma - well there is but it means the sh*t is gonna hit the fan in about 30 seconds. LOL)

Right now though it's just a jumble of foamcore, duct tape and some reflective paint rolling about inside the old brain bucket.

netuser · 05-07-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by sawtooth235

This is my MACRO rig: K100D, Vivitar MACRO-focusing Teleconverter, Super Multi-Coated Takumar MACRO 50mm f4.0, Vivitar 5000 ringlight, cheapo e-bay trigger, Bogan Tripod with 3025 head.

Ray

What are the chances of a DIY tutorial for a ring like yours ?

sawtooth235 · 05-07-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by netuser

What are the chances of a DIY tutorial for a ring like yours ?

What do you have in mind?

Ray

netuser · 05-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by sawtooth235

What do you have in mind?

Ray

Hi

Can you explain how can one make a macro FLASH rig like yours ?
Looks not expensive and yet probably efective

sawtooth235 · 05-07-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by netuser

Hi

Can you explain how can one make a macro FLASH rig like yours ?
Looks not expensive and yet probably efective

I purchased my ringlight from e-bay for about $15.00. It is a Vivitar 5000 with a $20.00 remote flash trigger also from e-bay.

Ray

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05-04-2009, 08:14 PM	#2
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886 Original Poster	Hard to believe that none of you has a picture of your rig for making MACROs.

05-04-2009, 09:25 PM	#3
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Hard to beat this one! I am new to Macro but love your set up. JIM

05-05-2009, 05:56 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Awsome looking forward to the shots you take with it.

05-05-2009, 08:22 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Jimbo Hard to beat this one! I am new to Macro but love your set up. JIM Ok...I will indulge you. I lack the fancy ringlight, but find this setup to my liking: Depending on the subject, I sometimes switch the Vivitar 135/2.8 in for the M 50/1.7. I also have a Sigma 50/2.8 Macro. Steve

05-05-2009, 09:02 AM	#6
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Mine isn't really a "rig". I've been hemming and hawing back and forth for 6mos now on pulling the trigger for a bellows and/or extension tubes. Meanwhile whenever I feel the macro bug I just pull out the Tamron 90/2.8 and whatever strobes tickle my fancy of the moment.

05-05-2009, 09:10 AM	#7
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Mine isn't really a rig either. Got my k100d with an emptied out 2x teleconverter and then whichever lens I feel like doing macro with. Then for the flash I have my pt-04tm trigger on the shoe with up to 3 wireless flashes. Most of my lenses are not so great but as soon as I started using them for macro with the teleconverter they suddenly became very sharp...

05-07-2009, 09:12 AM	#8
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Hard to beat this one! I am new to Macro but love your set up. JIM Thanks Jim, I also have a set of extension tubes that frequently finds itself in use. Originally posted by daacon Awsome looking forward to the shots you take with it. I have one that I am going to post today that I took that same day. Originally posted by stevebrot Ok...I will indulge you. I lack the fancy ringlight, but find this setup to my liking: Depending on the subject, I sometimes switch the Vivitar 135/2.8 in for the M 50/1.7. I also have a Sigma 50/2.8 Macro. Steve Nice, That is what I'm talking about. It's great to see how other get it done. Originally posted by Venturi Mine isn't really a "rig". I've been hemming and hawing back and forth for 6mos now on pulling the trigger for a bellows and/or extension tubes. Meanwhile whenever I feel the macro bug I just pull out the Tamron 90/2.8 and whatever strobes tickle my fancy of the moment. Venturi, sounds like you have a lot of flexibility using those tools. Originally posted by dave sz Mine isn't really a rig either. Got my k100d with an emptied out 2x teleconverter and then whichever lens I feel like doing macro with. Then for the flash I have my pt-04tm trigger on the shoe with up to 3 wireless flashes. Most of my lenses are not so great but as soon as I started using them for macro with the teleconverter they suddenly became very sharp... Yeah, the further you move the lens from the sensor the more the light rays are becoming perpendicular to the sensor. Light sensors record information better when the light strikes them almost dead straight on, unlike film that had no problem with the angled light hitting its surface. Ray

05-07-2009, 09:50 AM	#9
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Originally posted by sawtooth235 Venturi, sounds like you have a lot of flexibility using those tools. Would have. Right now it's just the Tam90. I would really love to have an OEM K-mount bellows unit but they are really hard to find and rather expensive when they do show up. I will probably go ahead and pop for one of the $50-ish ones that are all over ebay here in a couple weeks. Same deal on the macro tripod rails. You almost have to have one to keep sane when going 1:1

05-07-2009, 02:34 PM	#10
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Venturi Would have. Right now it's just the Tam90. I would really love to have an OEM K-mount bellows unit but they are really hard to find and rather expensive when they do show up. I will probably go ahead and pop for one of the $50-ish ones that are all over ebay here in a couple weeks. Same deal on the macro tripod rails. You almost have to have one to keep sane when going 1:1 I hear you on the focusing rail, that is why I use the flash to stop the constantly swaying plants.Without it either handheld or tripod mounted I would getting a big blurry mass of colors at f16 and ISO 200. Ray

05-07-2009, 02:55 PM	#11
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	I've got a "plan" in my head for a DIY "wrap around" bounce card slash wind break for shooting macro outdoors. (There's no such thing as a "calm day" here in Oklahoma - well there is but it means the sh*t is gonna hit the fan in about 30 seconds. LOL) Right now though it's just a jumble of foamcore, duct tape and some reflective paint rolling about inside the old brain bucket.

05-07-2009, 02:57 PM	#12
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by sawtooth235 This is my MACRO rig: K100D, Vivitar MACRO-focusing Teleconverter, Super Multi-Coated Takumar MACRO 50mm f4.0, Vivitar 5000 ringlight, cheapo e-bay trigger, Bogan Tripod with 3025 head. Ray What are the chances of a DIY tutorial for a ring like yours ?

05-07-2009, 03:12 PM	#13
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886 Original Poster	Originally posted by netuser What are the chances of a DIY tutorial for a ring like yours ? What do you have in mind? Ray

05-07-2009, 03:20 PM	#14
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by sawtooth235 What do you have in mind? Ray Hi Can you explain how can one make a macro FLASH rig like yours ? Looks not expensive and yet probably efective

05-07-2009, 04:18 PM	#15
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886 Original Poster	Originally posted by netuser Hi Can you explain how can one make a macro FLASH rig like yours ? Looks not expensive and yet probably efective I purchased my ringlight from e-bay for about $15.00. It is a Vivitar 5000 with a $20.00 remote flash trigger also from e-bay. Ray