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by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: On camera flash diffusers
Replies: 15
Views: 2180

Re: On camera flash diffusers

Not a ring, since it doesn't need to go below the lens. Just a big flap on top and a little bit on the sides of the lens, slightly overhanging the subject. Just cut a hole in the plastic the same diameter as your lens and it will press right on and stay there if you do it right. I still need to dir...
by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Dog's Nose
Replies: 4
Views: 1196

Re: Dog's Nose

Lou Jost wrote:
Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:16 pm
That would have been an interesting "Guess the creature" shot!
Well you always try guessing the breed ;)
by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Dog's Nose
Replies: 4
Views: 1196

Dog's Nose

A close up of my dog Lady's nose.

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by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: On camera flash diffusers
Replies: 15
Views: 2180

Re: On camera flash diffusers

I think a much better solution is to put a plastic diffuser (cut from a translucent gallon container of milk or alcohol or something) on the lens front ring, and aim the undiffused flash at this. This is generally better than a diffuser on the flash because it is closer to the subject and therefore...
by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: On camera flash diffusers
Replies: 15
Views: 2180

Re: On camera flash diffusers

Quick test

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by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: On camera flash diffusers
Replies: 15
Views: 2180

Re: On camera flash diffusers

Yay or nay? yes this will work but before you invest money try a translucent paper bag fixed with a rubber band to your flash. At the close macro range you have plenty of light from your flash, you must not take care about reflector efficiency. https://digital-photography-school.com/diy-flash-diffu...
by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:00 am
Forum: Nature Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: S'more Banasa Stink Bug
Replies: 2
Views: 590

Re: S'more Banasa Stink Bug

Ah we have Shield Bugs like that here in England
by Cyclops
Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:21 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: On camera flash diffusers
Replies: 15
Views: 2180

On camera flash diffusers

I was thinking of getting something that's easier to use while outdoors that I can just whip out for a quick macro shot rather than fumbling with a cumbersome bracket and cable, and I saw these diffusers. They fasten with velcro. Normally they are used for portraits, the flash being bounced upwards ...
by Cyclops
Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Nature Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Grey lichen on fence post
Replies: 0
Views: 526

Grey lichen on fence post

Quite a few patches of this on the concrete fence posts in the garden, and it changes colour depending on the humidity. After rain they're quite green!
Canon 30D
Vivitar 100mm
Single flash on bracket with diffuser.
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by Cyclops
Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Florida Invasive
Replies: 4
Views: 853

Re: Florida Invasive

Interesting, so is it a member of the pea family? (Fabiaceae)
by Cyclops
Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Bumblebee wing
Replies: 4
Views: 746

Re: Bumblebee wing

Could they be residual processes from when the adult hatches from the pupal case, and expands the wings?
by Cyclops
Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Pelargonium bud
Replies: 2
Views: 877

Pelargonium bud

Taken on the kitchen windowsill, handheld using my Canon Speedlite on a bracket with ball and socket head. Its not an ideal set up but I can't afford a ring flash.

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by Cyclops
Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Wanting a ring light
Replies: 8
Views: 1149

Re: Wanting a ring light

MarkSturtevant wrote:
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:01 am
Looking forward to seeing results. A real advantage of ring flashes is the small amount of space they take up at the end of the lens. You can more easily stick it into brush without disturbing everything.
I didn't get a ring light, just a ball and socket joint for my existing flash bracket
by Cyclops
Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Wanting a ring light
Replies: 8
Views: 1149

Re: Wanting a ring light

In the end I ordered a ball and socket head with cold shoe mount. I will mount it on my C shaped bracket and put my Canon speedlight on top, see how that goes.