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I think I want a macro lens... and a simple way of lighting a match without touching it...

The second is interesting.. almost mesmerising actually the way the flame curls like that..

hint.. try a gas bbq lighter - and someone else to light the match for you..

dawesy wrote:I think I want a macro lens... and a simple way of lighting a match without touching it...

If it wasnt for some stupid misuse I'd suggest a laser- need to be around 20mw. I think customs is now confiscating all lasers over 5mw.

Robert

Hmm maybe i should give this a go, I have my macro now as well.

Pre focus on match, light with a candle/bbq lighter/another match and then snap at 8fps sound like it will work???

I'll give it a go soon, maybe early next week

if you hold the match on an angle, and hold another lit match below the head of the angled match, the heat will gradually light it. you will be able watch it light (and see the magnesium burn)

brentsky wrote:if you hold the match on an angle, and hold another lit match below the head of the angled match, the heat will gradually light it. you will be able watch it light (and see the magnesium burn)

Bingo. Thats what I did.





It takes some patience, but the results can be great. I have seen alot better photos than those 2 on Flickr.

Bindii wrote:The second is interesting.. almost mesmerising actually the way the flame curls like that..

As it happens the flame top right is in fact another burning match that I used to light the main one, didn't get out of the way in time but it still looks OK.

robert wrote:If it wasn't for some stupid misuse I'd suggest a laser- need to be around 20mw. I think customs is now confiscating all lasers over 5mw.

That would be a great way actually, but probably best I don't get thrown in with the idiots who like to point them at aircraft cockpits trying to sneak one through!

aim54x wrote:Pre focus on match, light with a candle/bbq lighter/another match and then snap at 8fps sound like it will work???

That's what I did, though at 6fps, but looks like brentsky and norbs have the idea to me! I have an idea for getting it lit without touching it, if it works out I'll post some examples.

Still want a macro though. The Tammy is such a bargain and I've been thinking about it for ages... shame I'm skint this month!

norbs wrote:

brentsky wrote:if you hold the match on an angle, and hold another lit match below the head of the angled match, the heat will gradually light it. you will be able watch it light (and see the magnesium burn)

Bingo. Thats what I did.





It takes some patience, but the results can be great. I have seen alot better photos than those 2 on Flickr.

thats the way! looks good