Macro close up lenses - Page 3

lightpainter · 26th August 2008, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantianak

And if you really want to save a few hundred pounds on a macro twin flash try a rainy day project like this...

I feel a tutorial is needed!

mantianak · 26th August 2008, 22:55

ok, here's a quick 'what I did'

used one of these

and a couple of these

Two of these

A soldering iron and solder

Dremmel type of drill & cutter bit

Glue gun

Wire

An old flash that was going to be thrown out

A head phone jack & socket (not ideal for high voltage - if flash isn't discharged properly, it will short as unplugged. Wouldn't recommend using)

Cost about £10 not including the old flash unit.

I should add that taking apart a flash unit can be dangerous if you don't know what your doing. They use high voltage. Don't blame me if you zap yourself or something.

mantianak · 26th August 2008, 23:00

And a few examples

lightpainter · 27th August 2008, 07:38

Excellent ‘How to’ Carl, thanks!

smcaul · 27th August 2008, 08:21

Excellent howto, and very nice results.

26th August 2008, 22:55	#22
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26th August 2008, 23:00	#23
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27th August 2008, 07:38	#24
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27th August 2008, 08:21	#25
smcaul Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDT Club Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent howto, and very nice results. __________________ Just a few of my favorite pictures Click Here Freedom isn't free. Somebody paid!