DIY Ring Light Adapter for reversed lens
I made the adapter so i can reverse the lens onto the camera but using the ring light might make things a little easier Thanks
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
As I have just about given up on ever finding the original Pentax item I have dismantled a cheap set of extension tubes (The shortest section) and found an old 49mm UV filter and removed the glass.
Now I have the bits - just need the adhesive
Will post pics of my offering once complete.
PS Anyone interested in 2 part set of extension tubes??
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
. . . some good metal to metal adhesive.
I used Araldite for mine. If you lightly roughen the surfaces to be joined, it sticks like the proverbial to a blanket and is more than strong enough to take the weight.
I think I used Araldite Rapid, but the normal, long setting time variant, is even stronger once set.
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
There used to be a Metal Epoxy, much better than the normal stuff. I stuck a quick release on a tripod 30 years ago and it's still going strong. Had 6x6 cameras and all sorts on it A friend of mine who is a mechanic even used it on car engines.... repairing heat exchangers etc.
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
There used to be a Metal Epoxy, much better than the normal stuff. I stuck a quick release on a tripod 30 years ago and it's still going strong. Had 6x6 cameras and all sorts on it
This is the QR you can see the epoxy oozing from under a smooth chrome plate on top of the Bilora B&S
As you can see the old Linhof tripod which goes up to about 7ft 6in has had a rough life......
.... but the epoxy is as good as new
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Cyanoacrylate based but with a 20 second working time, gel not liquid and are fine for metal to metal, even on smooth surfaces. The quick curing time means line up, place together, tweak as needed, hold in place for 20 seconds - job done.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Just out of interest, I wonder if there are any forum members who have made any useful mods or useful diy additions to their equipment?
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
One other is the drilling out of the hot shoe of a hot shoe adapter to allow modern 4/5 pin flashguns to work with the 3 pin shoe. I think Mattmatic and I were working on this at about the same time, but I can't remember who's idea it was originally. Matt did document the procedure though, so I'm happy for him to take the glory.
I'm sure there must be plenty of others.
MODERATORS: Perhaps they could be 'collected' and copied to a sub-section of their own?
MODERATORS: Perhaps they could be 'collected' and copied to a sub-section of their own?
I'd find that useful too.
I remember some DIY macro fittings, I've seen on the forum before (I think they were by Clarky but not the same as on this thread).
I've not come across many DIY tips here, but I've a collection bookmarked from elsewhere, for when I've time...
Mike
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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First impressions:
Very straightforward to do
No particular skill - just a good small philips screwdriver
The right adhesive and a bit of cleaning and paint removal prior to fixing
Patience - let it set overnight
Bingo!
Using the smallest of my cheapo extension tubes, removed the back place with male fittings. Retained the body and the front plate, complete with locking mechanism
In the space where the male fitting lived, a 49mm filter - with glass removed, fitted in just nicely. Looked like a good glue job to the naked eye
Ring flash attached to Pentax A 28mm reversed, using my new ring light holder
All the bits in a row
Quick test shot of the 5 on a five pence piece
Well worth the effort to do I think if you want to try macro without the expense of a dedicated lens!
David
Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
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19 years
Totana,
Spain.
I thought some of you might be interested in this. I made it from a K mount taken from an old (cheap) extension tube and an old 58mm Skylight filter. Add a few spots of Araldite and its done. I chemically cleaned, then abraded the surfaces to be glued. It was finished in a couple of hours. Not rocket science I know, but it does the job.
The following are some quick 'n dirty shots to illustrate, with a couple of sample images taken with it at the end. Not brilliant quality due to lack of time.
This one shows my SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.4 reverse mounted on the camera body using a 49mm reversing adapter, and the ring light attached to my ring light adapter.
And a couple of sample shots
Regards,