Macro setup

No more IM's pls. :)

 

here is the setup for the bug shots. every recent bug shot is taken from the exact same pot plant on my back deck. including; bee, hoverfly, spiders etc.

 

i move the flash around depending on the sun and of course the position of the subject. the 322 head is not a great option for those that have asked because the tiny movements you need for macro adjustments are just too difficult with the trigger. i will be getting a geared head soon and use the 322 on my monopod when i get one. if anyone has any suggestions on what geared head works well, i;m all ears. :-p

 

i also sometimes use a stryrofoam sheet or just some A4 white paper to bounce light back if i need it. but mostly i just use the built in bounce card on the sb800.

 

i have a home-made portable backdrop which i sometimes used for shots where i can;t get a clean background. i will post the image and a "how to" when i have some time.

 

i also use a softbox for flowers which is made or a box of corona, (without the beer). :)

 

no, i haven;t had any issues firing the strobes at all outdoors. i know some people do and they purchase pocketwizards. i think becasue i use the strobes close to the cam i have no issues. i don;t know enuf about the other stuff so i recommend you read thru the strobist site/ flickr group, (as i have), for more detailed answers and tips.

Done