Flash Brackets and macro

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My recent experiments with macro proved that you need plenty of light to get a good result.

Cost is an issue but even if it were not I'm not sure I'd want to go as far as a macro flash unit. I am going to get an off camera 'cord 2' so I can reposition the flashgun.... but how do I keep the gun targetted on the lens focal point?

I've been looking at flash brackets and assume I will have to fit a bracket diagonal on the camera base - and then I'm not sure if I will get the right aiming angle.
This one on ebay looked like it might be a solution but the cord end at the gun has a tripod thread not a shoe mount.

Its not beyond my metalworking skills to make something...but I'd rather just buy it :)

Any thoughts?
 
See if this is any good - seems to be adjustable for various angles, not sure if its suitable though.

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Actually scrub that, the Ebay one looks to have a much better build quality in the pics at the bottom of the page.
 
Seen a few like that. they just hinge outwards. I'm trying to get the gun forwards of the camera and then pointed at a target say 10" from the lens front. The flash head does not tilt downwards so I need the bracket to tilt.

Didn't find much when I tried Google either. Someone must have done it.... unless it's just a bad idea?

:Ponders:
 
You tried searching for "flash brackets" on WarehouseExpress site, they have all shapes and sizes made by Kirk, prices might not be to impressive though.

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Then scroll down to Flash brackets at the bottom.
Some silly prices though:(
 
Thanks. thats useful.

Like you said the prices are not too attractive but at least I now know the idea of macro brackets is used. Might just buy the ebay cheapie and adapt it for now, unless something closer and sensible money turns up :)
 
Probably not exactly. But looking round the flash accessories and cheapie tripod type things on the site has given me some ideas ;)
 
Not 100% sure but I think you either have a cable or wireless/Infared jobbie...me thinks.
 
Keltic Ice Man said:
This might be a real silly question but... how do you get the external flash to sync with the camera if it isn't in the normal hotshoe? :Ponders:

Allan
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I just bought One of these from ebay to do that
 
Keltic Ice Man said:
This might be a real silly question but... how do you get the external flash to sync with the camera if it isn't in the normal hotshoe? :Ponders:

Allan
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buy a nikon :p the d70/d200 have built in wireless flash
 
Could you not just get a cheap 2nd tripod for the flash to mount on
 
Hi Noah - I'd love to buy something a bit better. Maybe next year. - just having RAW would be nice :)

Robert P - Ah! I see now, - anyone know if you can get one of those cables for a fuji, all the ones on fleabay say canon. Is there a difference do you think as the hotshoe seems the same?

Thanks

Allan
 
ppp - I'd like to be able to walk round with it as one unit chasing bugs etc.
Currently thinking of a 'toy' mini tripod thing attached to a flash bracket.

I've ordered the cable so maybe things will be more obvious when I have it in my hand.
 
Keltic Ice Man said:
Hi Noah - I'd love to buy something a bit better. Maybe next year. - just having RAW would be nice :)
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yeah, it's a big benefit for sure. wasn't meant to be a dig tho, was just winding up the canon chaps ;) :D

it can also be done via a little IR transmitter, i looked into it and my local shop had them for £15-20 and cheap manual flashes for £20 so it can all be done pretty resonably :)
 
You'll get into trouble!!!:stir:
 
noah said:
yeah, it's a big benefit for sure. wasn't meant to be a dig tho, was just winding up the canon chaps ;) :D
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No dig taken - Wind away :D

Thanks for the info though - so check list for when I upgrade my Fuji = RAW mode, built in wireless flash, Visit to bank manager :suspect1: or big win at Aintree (oh well thats out :smilenod: )

Allan
 
noah said:
buy a nikon :p the d70/d200 have built in wireless flash
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noah said:
yeah, it's a big benefit for sure. wasn't meant to be a dig tho, was just winding up the canon chaps ;) :D
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Needed to get enough light for a correct exposure to keep their well documented noise issues under control ;) If you can't use a sensor that is good enough you have to include other features to help you work around the design flaws, right noah :)

Just kidding you buddy :p
 
have a look for the cobra 700AF flash gun, they were often supplied along with a flash bracket which if memory serves correctly would do exactly what you're looking for.
 
Steve said:
Needed to get enough light for a correct exposure to keep their well documented noise issues under control ;) If you can't use a sensor that is good enough you have to include other features to help you work around the design flaws, right noah :)

Just kidding you buddy :p
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:p fair dig :D
 
By the time you've bought a flash bracket and wireless/wired transmitter you're not far away from a Canon MR-14EX macro flash unit.
 
I've got the canon cord now. tried a few shots with the flash hand held and the results seem quite good but subject matter on a desk is limited :)

Going to get a Manfrotto 233B bracket because the arm is telescopic and can pivot forwards...about £35. I've bid on a similar one on ebay - if it goes too high I'll just buy a new one from T4 cameras.
 
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