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DIY Macro Table MK1
Another of Barmy Brian's Brainwaves here! 9-)
Anyone who uses a Raynox DCR-250 or similar macro lens will know how difficult it is to focus by moving camera backwards/forwards to focus? well i have found a solution to megamacro shots in the studio (but could be used outside too)
Basically its an adjustable table that moves backwards/forwards using a fine threaded bar so one full turn moves the tabletop approx .5mm it also has a revolving turntable so you can adjust your subject to suit your lighting/angle of view etc. OK looks a bit overkill but this is the MK1 version the MK2 will be much smaller and easier to make.
I have a Mini Lab Table kindly donated to the keep Rowdy happy fund by Russell (cheers) and this enables me to adjust the height aswell. I have used this recently for some critter shots (place a plant on turntable) and used a Raynox DCR-250 + DCR-150 + a Telelink 2x converter on my S100fs for near Microscopic shots and the focussing was no problem.
Easy to make, does the job and can be made out of MDF and a piece of 6mm diameter threaded Rod available from most hardware stores.
Its pretty hard to describe how this works but in theory you could make one half the size that will fit in your camera bag and use it out in the field.
There you have it, feel free to ask any questions regarding how to make it etc and i will try and help.
Remember if Barmy Brian can do it, any eejit can! 9-)
DIY Macro Table MK1
Another of Barmy Brian's Brainwaves here! 9-)
Anyone who uses a Raynox DCR-250 or similar macro lens will know how difficult it is to focus by moving camera backwards/forwards to focus? well i have found a solution to megamacro shots in the studio (but could be used outside too)
Basically its an adjustable table that moves backwards/forwards using a fine threaded bar so one full turn moves the tabletop approx .5mm it also has a revolving turntable so you can adjust your subject to suit your lighting/angle of view etc. OK looks a bit overkill but this is the MK1 version the MK2 will be much smaller and easier to make.
I have a Mini Lab Table kindly donated to the keep Rowdy happy fund by Russell (cheers) and this enables me to adjust the height aswell. I have used this recently for some critter shots (place a plant on turntable) and used a Raynox DCR-250 + DCR-150 + a Telelink 2x converter on my S100fs for near Microscopic shots and the focussing was no problem.
Easy to make, does the job and can be made out of MDF and a piece of 6mm diameter threaded Rod available from most hardware stores.
Its pretty hard to describe how this works but in theory you could make one half the size that will fit in your camera bag and use it out in the field.
There you have it, feel free to ask any questions regarding how to make it etc and i will try and help.
Remember if Barmy Brian can do it, any eejit can! 9-)