G'day Boris On Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:13 +0300, "Boris Liberman" <bori...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi! > > Before I forget (though it is not Friday, but nonetheless) - if you have > matching macro adapter (I think it is two elements apo design) that came > with Cosina 100/3.5 macro lenses, I'd like to buy it. I've FA 100/3.5 > macro and I'd like to "complete" it with this adapter. > > And the question. I've truly excellent Metz 40MZ-2 flash with SCA 3701 > adapter that works really well. I would like to try to get somewhat more > serious about my nature macro photography. To that end I am thinking of > a macro flash. However I've already have a good flash. Thus, I was > thinking - is there such a thing that can be attached to the head of a > general flash, say my Metz 40MZ-2, that will transmit the light to the > front of the lens, just like the ring macro flash? > > Any input on the issue will be greatly appreciated. >
Here's another example of a DIY attempt. It's rough but seems to work: http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-diy-ring-flash-tutorial It probably wouldn't be too difficult to do a neater (and more compact) job than this guy managed. Also, as Dave S mentioned, you can use your existing flash if you get it off camera. I use a short flash bracket attached to the base of the camera that I can use with either a single flashgun or two guns, one each side of the camera. Cheers Brian ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
