DIY Macro flash

[Scuderia]

Hi,

Got inspired by the following thread to DIY a macro flash. Haven't really tried out in the field but produces a very strong flash. Need to find a way to lower down the power. As all the flash unit is in Manual, any ideas on how to do it? Any comments are greatly appreciated.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=308719

 

[DeSwitch]

with this setup, i dont think you can handle it for macro shots but it may works. To reduce your flash power and at the same time soften it, use difusers. Nowadays I only use built-in flash with DIY difuser for macro shots.

 

[Scuderia]

Thanks Deswitch,

I find it ok to shoot on a monopod. Went shooting objects around the house handheld. Slightly heavier than my 70-200 + 5D combo, still manageable

 

[slaam]

if ur macro lens focuses very closely u can even stop down to F16 or even more for greater DOF.. then u might really nid all the power from the flash

 

[rOnGrEn]

Hi Scuderia..

It good to see somebody actually doing here.. I have a question though... (I asked in the other thread too)..

What is the squarish bracket thing between the Tianya-filter-holder and the 2 things used to hold the 2 Achiever flash? Where to get it locally and price?

Also notice you didn't use the wireless trigger, how are the flashes triggered in this case? Using slave mode?

Thanx in advance!

 

[Scuderia]

if ur macro lens focuses very closely u can even stop down to F16 or even more for greater DOF.. then u might really nid all the power from the flash

Thanks Slaam,

I've realized that I never follow original thread throughly. The bleach bottle cut out is a fantastic solution. Just Velcro will do. Can remove anytime I need a stronger flash output.

 

[megaweb]

Can your Achiever slave flash sync with Canon speedlite flash ?

 

[Scuderia]

Hi Scuderia..

It good to see somebody actually doing here.. I have a question though... (I asked in the other thread too)..

What is the squarish bracket thing between the Tianya-filter-holder and the 2 things used to hold the 2 Achiever flash? Where to get it locally and price?

Also notice you didn't use the wireless trigger, how are the flashes triggered in this case? Using slave mode?

Thanx in advance!

Hi rOnGrEn,

The squarish bracket thing is a Cokin Modular Hood. The two thing use to hold the Achiever flash is called a bounce shoe. It allows me to pan and tilt the flashes where ever I want.

The breakdown of costing for this setup.

1: 2 X Achiever flash $52.00 (CP-PP)
2: 2 X UN Bounce Shoe $32.00 (CP-PP)
3:Cokin Modular Hood $14.00 (OP)
4: Cokin P system Filter Holder $ 13.50 (CP-PP)
5: Cokin Filter Ring $ 16.00 (OP)

You're right, I'm not using the wireless trigger as the Achiever flash unit has built-in optical slave. Works fine if you don't have other photogs "flashing" at you.:bsmilie:

 

[rOnGrEn]

Thanx Scuderia.. that was very helpful

 

[Scuderia]

Can your Achiever slave flash sync with Canon speedlite flash ?

So far in manual mode its ok. If I switch to ETTL everything goes haywire.

 

[catchlights]

So far in manual mode its ok. If I switch to ETTL everything goes haywire.

auto or ttl will not work for multiple flash set up most of the time, as the flashes get fool by each other.

 

[Scuderia]

Thanks for the clarification. That's why I'm sticking to Manual.