Markus Maurer wrote on 12/23/2004, 1:39 PM:
> 1) Did you ever make any accessories for your Pentax equipment > yourself ( > for ex. a handmade softbox) I built a macro flash bracket along the lines of John Shaw's "butterfly bracket" > 2) Did you improve and/or modify original Pentax parts or other > brands > somehow? I adapted a rear lens cap into a reversed lens ringflash threaded mount. > > 3) regarding 1 and 2) Do you still use that self-made "thing" and > could you > show us a photo or plan and tell us about > the parts you used, the cost and what else may be interesting? I bought a Wemberly macro flash bracket to replace the home-made one, but I still use the rear lenscap thingy. > 4) What was the reason you made this accessory yourself: > - there was no part like this buyable > - I needed special adjustments > - just for fun > - cost > - else For the bracket, cost. For the reversed lens ring flash mount, I couldn't find one on the market. Apparently they exist now. > > 5) What was the profit of your work? ??? > > 6) What buyable accessories do you miss for your Pentax equipment > or > what accessories would you like to make yourself in the future > or if you > where able to (two left hands ;-) > None > > 7) anything else? Nope. -- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
