At 02:58 PM 05/01/2001, you wrote:
>I would like to know if the camera can be mounted on a bracket and if
>the flash is mounted to the side of the camera, will I get better
>results. These brackets that you get in the market are usually in L-
>Shape. You mount the Camera on the horizontal and the flash on the
>Vertical lines of L. However, doesn't that create a light source from
>the side, which will make the object to cast a shadow. Is there any U-
> Shaped bracket available so that I can mount two Flashes and the
>camera in between. If I mount two flashes on the side of the camera,
>what extra piece/ hot shoe adapter should I get to sync the two
>flashes. Using 2 tripods and 2 light sources on the side of the
>object will be the ideal case, but what If I want to take pictures in
>a park? Also, the cost of a EF 100mm/ F2.8 macro is down to $399.00
>(imported)- How good is this lens? Are there any better cost
>effective lenses in Tamron/ Sigma.?
Last first. The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX is an excellent choice, but for 1/2
the $$ consider the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Macro, if your budget is really tight.
To mount twin flashes on either side of the lens you probably want
something like the Lepp II Bracket (with or w/out mini ball heads). You can
see this at http://www.saundersphoto.com/html/strobo.htm under the name
<Macro Bracket>. You can use any two small strobe units, but if you require
TTL/OTF flash exposure, consider a pair of Canon 200E units plus a TTL Hot
shoe adapter, two Off Camera Shoe Adapters and two Connecting Cords.
Another flash option for macro is a ring flash, and your options include
the Canon ML-3, Sunpak DX-8R (or bigger DX-12R), or Phoenix RL59NC, all of
which are EOS dedicated. A cheaper option is the Vivitar 5000, which offers
auto operation but not TTL/OTF.
You could continue with the flash you now own and buy a wedding-type
bracket which will position your flash above the lens axis. This would let
your flash sit above the camera's built-in unit and, depending on the setup
would let you aim your flash slightly down. To preserve TTL/OTF you'd need
a Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord II.
--
regards,
Henry Posner
Director of Sales and Training
B&H Photo-Video, and Pro-Audio Inc.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
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