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Postby Zeeke on Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:22 am

Dug sent me this link a long time ago and I made one up for him, yet to make one for myself.. but i thought id share it here if it hasnt already been posted.. its for those who like taking macro photos.. and its damn cheap to make.. cost me about $15 for parts from my local DSE.. anyways.. here it is

http://www.brainerror.net/texts_macroring_en.php

Hope its helpful!

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Postby Oneputt on Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:32 am

Thanks for that Tim, what a good idea. Will have to give it a go,
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Postby moggy on Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:11 am

Thanks for that Tim, could be very useful indeed. :wink:

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Postby Zeeke on Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:41 am

No worries, hope its helpful, you'd be suprised how bright the LED's are.. the one i made lit up a whole room!

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Postby Mal on Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:42 am

Intersting idea that one, thanks
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Postby Manta on Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:13 pm

Looks great Tim - pity I'm such a klutz when it comes to putting together things like that. $15 is a substantial saving on the $900 or so that the Nikon SB29s macro ring light retails for...
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Postby Zeeke on Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:17 am

When i made the one for Dug, i found it was easier to actualy push a pin through the wire to create an opening for the LED wire.. because the LED lights only have small thin pins.. if the pin is pushed through the wire, it works perfectly and for extra precaution, you can solder over the top.. I used epoxy.. and it seemed to work perfectly for it...

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p.s. Its not hard, give it a go if your keen on saving money
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