Macro Flash Bracket On the Cheap!

[Jerry]

I thought I'd share this for those interested in close-up/Macro flash photography. Macro presents some special demands on our flash system and how to get our external flash units off the camera and pointed where WE want, a small bug or flower and not be blocked by our lense. This setup solves the problem and can be made for probably under 60.00 I'll include a link to pics, part list and to where to get the connectors. You will need a synch cord for the type of flash/camera system you have. The real credit goes to EddySign over on D*preview Hope it helps someone else. The actual camera bracket can be had pretty cheap on eekbay and it all pretty easy to put it all together, from what I can see. This is another project I haven't yet completed, but now that spring has sprung, WILL GET TO IT LoL
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1025&thread=22089389
http://www.pbase.com/tocarver/image/75227925.jpg

[Kevin]

This is quite an interesting contraption. Looks pretty neat with the camera and lens attached too. :) Thanks for sharing this.

[Jerry]

Your welcome Kevin, I'm sending for the parts and will put one together, cause bug season is fast approaching and I want to be able to High Sync with the flash I got for macro.