Macro and micromacro lighting

bfgstew

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24 Nov 2011 - 6:07 PM

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I am wondering if anyone has some suggestions on lighting for macro and micromacro work. The likes of biker11's macro work is superb and would love to get somewhere near that level if possible!
I use either a Sigma 150 APO EX lens or a set of bellows with a 55mm prime reversed with a X2 Teleconverter on it. I have a ringflash which is fired through my SB-600 speedlight, but I am finding it a bit hit and miss, either too harsh or not enough, plus it is a bit limiting having it attached to the end of the lens.
Can a speedlight be used with a snoot/diffuser on the end, off camera? Continuous lighting, plus flash?
Ideas and suggestion would be appreciated, budget is limited, but am adept at making things!!!!
Thanks in anticipation

bfgstew

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24 Nov 2011 - 8:09 PM

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Thank you Ade, looks a fairly reasonable price and portable as well........

MeanGreeny

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24 Nov 2011 - 9:53 PM

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Pages and pages of setups HERE

Some may look a little Heath Robinson but - for the most part - they know what they're talking about

mikehit (e2 Member)

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25 Nov 2011 - 9:49 AM

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An excellent link, MG.
But check out the 'Bifurcator' on the final page

triumphv8

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25 Nov 2011 - 11:07 PM

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Stewart, for more lighting options, the old high voltage flash units can be picked up for a few quid off Ebay, they can be optically triggered so you don't endanger your camera, or the voltage can be dropped with a simple circuit. I have about half a dozen so I can leave certain set-ups in place, or not worry about leaving set-up in the garage.