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NikonAIS
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Location: Pawleys Island, SC, US
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 Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:13 pm Post subject: DIY Macro Rig |
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NikonAIS wrote:
As they saying goes "necessity is the mother of all inventions". I have wanted a self contained macro rig for a long time so I finally set myself to building one. The rig is attached to a piece of 3/4" MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). The camera/bellows/macro focusing rail is attached to a Z-Flex base and on to a "sled" of MDF that slides between two rails. This sled can be locked in place by a 5/16" star knob. Attached on the other side of the rails is a XYZ macro stage by Wemacro that sits atop a scissors lift lab table. On top of this I place my PVC light tent over which I place up to 3 studio strobes as needed. I have done everything from 1:5 to 5:1 and it works brilliantly.
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marcusBMG
Joined: 07 Dec 2012
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Location: Conwy N Wales
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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marcusBMG wrote:
 nice work
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pdccameras
Joined: 23 Aug 2009
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Location: Putnam, CT
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pdccameras wrote:
Nicely done! What is the thread of the tapped holes on the top of the x/y slide where you have attached your alligator clip specimen holder (ie. 1/4-20 UNC, etc.).
Thanks,
Paul
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NikonAIS
Joined: 23 Mar 2014
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Location: Pawleys Island, SC, US
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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NikonAIS wrote:
| pdccameras wrote: |
Nicely done! What is the thread of the tapped holes on the top of the x/y slide where you have attached your alligator clip specimen holder (ie. 1/4-20 UNC, etc.).
Thanks,
Paul |
NC 1/4x20
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Hasselblad 500CM with PM-90 eye level finder and assorted A12 and A16 backs, Carl Zeiss C and CF T* 40mm f/4. 60mm f/3.5. 80mm f/2.8, 150mm f/4 and 250mm f/5.6
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Location: France
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_____Zen_____ wrote:
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