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« Reply #105 on: February 21, 2010, 02:25:39 AM » |
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I made one for my Canon 40D and 420EX Speedlight. Since the size of the camera and flash were different, I mocked out the shape of the steel bracket with a metal shirt hanger first to know where to make all the bends. I ended up having to use 2 extra layers of cutting mat and a layer of wax paper on the bottom half to even out the light output with the top half of the reflector.  More "build" photos and an example shot can be found here on my blog if you care to look. - Willis http://www.willisbretz.comhttp://blog.willisbretz.comGreat set of progress images. I'm doing pretty much the same exact build(40D with grip)as you except I have the 580EX II. I'm at the point where all I need to do is bend the bar. I was wondering if you could give me the measurements you made with the bends. It would be a huge help and I'd appreciate it very much. Thanks, Brian |
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« Reply #106 on: February 21, 2010, 09:35:44 AM » |
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You may want to email willis if possible...he hasn't been around much.
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« Reply #107 on: February 21, 2010, 12:37:46 PM » |
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You may want to email willis if possible...he hasn't been around much.
Yeah I was thinking that for sure but wasn't able to find an email. |
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« Reply #108 on: February 21, 2010, 05:11:46 PM » |
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You don't see the small envelop under his name next to his post?
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« Reply #109 on: February 22, 2010, 07:38:22 PM » |
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Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around much. Things have been pretty busy around here.
@BCR686, I responded to your post on my Facebook fan page. I'll post my response here too just in case. See below.
That's awesome you're making a setup as well! As for the bends, to be honest, I didn't make any measurements. I actually took a wire coat hanger and bent it to fit the way the metal bar would need bent. Then I used the bent coat hanger as a mock-up and made the same bends on the metal bar.
To me, it was easier to get a better idea on where the bends needed to be by using this method. I hope this helps you out and good luck! Let me know how it turns out.
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« Reply #110 on: February 22, 2010, 10:10:08 PM » |
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Thanks Willis...I've have to check out your blog too.
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« Reply #111 on: February 26, 2010, 04:21:01 PM » |
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Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around much. Things have been pretty busy around here.
@BCR686, I responded to your post on my Facebook fan page. I'll post my response here too just in case. See below.
That's awesome you're making a setup as well! As for the bends, to be honest, I didn't make any measurements. I actually took a wire coat hanger and bent it to fit the way the metal bar would need bent. Then I used the bent coat hanger as a mock-up and made the same bends on the metal bar.
To me, it was easier to get a better idea on where the bends needed to be by using this method. I hope this helps you out and good luck! Let me know how it turns out.
Yeah I got your reply on Facebook. Thanks man. Well I finally finished mine, not without any hiccups though.     |
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« Reply #112 on: February 26, 2010, 04:32:46 PM » |
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Nice build there...looking forward to seeing some test shots.
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« Reply #113 on: March 05, 2010, 03:24:08 PM » |
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This is pretty awesome! Just built mine for a D700, SB800 and put my 28-70 on it; over 3" in diameter!
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« Reply #114 on: March 23, 2010, 04:34:23 PM » |
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Roy, I want to say thank you for your tutorial! I've just finished another one:)  and sample shot  It's variant with wireless synchronization (cactus v4) Camera: Nikon D80 Lens: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro more photos of device: http://poul-hip.livejournal.com/33869.html |
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« Reply #115 on: March 24, 2010, 08:48:41 PM » |
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Hey now I'm jealous...I like that design...what did you use for the shade and the inner vent reducer...looks like the shade is larger (better) but not sure if it's the same 5-4" vent reducer.
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« Reply #118 on: March 25, 2010, 02:36:59 PM » |
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Yeah, correct. Thank you too!
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« Reply #119 on: March 25, 2010, 04:46:52 PM » |
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Excellent results from your work.
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