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Paul Furman wrote:
Wilba wrote: Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) "flexible arm" http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...ed=0CDMQrQQwBw Google says the plamp is 12 inches long, is it reasonably stable? I'd guess it bounces too much, you need something shorter, and another level of control for fine adjustment: http://edgehill.net/Misc/misc-photos...nkyard/pg2pc10 Here's one nice source for used scientific gear: http://www.lightglassoptics.com/Newport_c_12-2-3.html The general search terms here are x,y,z "positioning stage" (although those terms might not help much on that particular web site). Poke around there with the parameters you need handy, how many milimeters do you want to move and how finely? Some of those only have a very very very small degree of movement. A "focusing rail" for photography is probably the most sensible/affordable starting point, then add components. Yeah, I have a Manfrotto rail so I'm fine for focussing, I just need a better way to hold tiny subjects. Some kind of very short 'plamp' could be useful for tilt, rotation,and coarse positioning, without that, you will need more components and have to figure out how to put them together. The basics are xyz positioning but tilt & rotation can add a bunch more levels. It's worth thinking about various old junk gear that has these abilities like an old broken microscope or cheap kiddie microscope. I guess the best way to mount is on a pin from behind with some superglue or a hot glue gun so the mounting mechanism goes out of focus in the background? Now I know what to search for, I've found a local shop with a Helping Hands for $13 so I'll go and check that out. Thanks. |
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John A. wrote:
Wilba wrote: Sorry for the vague subject - that's my problem I don't know what the thing I want is called. I've seen a thing that has two or more flexible arms attached to a base, with little spring clamps for "hands". I think the original purpose of the device might be to hold electronic components in position for soldering. What are they called? Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) "Third hand" There are plenty to choose from on Amazon and elsewhere. http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12559375...keywords=third hand&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Athird hand%2Ci%3Atools or http://tinyurl.com/AmazonThirdHandTools In its heyday you could find them at Radio Shack. Your local hardware or hobby store might have them too. Yeah, thanks, I just found them on the website of the Aussie equivalent, Dick Smith, for $13. |
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Alan Browne wrote:
Wilba wrote: Sorry for the vague subject - that's my problem I don't know what the thing I want is called. I've seen a thing that has two or more flexible arms attached to a base, with little spring clamps for "hands". I think the original purpose of the device might be to hold electronic components in position for soldering. What are they called? Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) Gooseneck clips? Yeah, that's a thought, but for what I want the Helping Hands will do fine. Another reply lead me to the Novoflex are (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...xible_Arm.html or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Arm_with.html), which would be a great addition to my LordV-style flash bracket. |
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Wilba wrote:
Alan Browne wrote: Wilba wrote: Sorry for the vague subject - that's my problem I don't know what the thing I want is called. I've seen a thing that has two or more flexible arms attached to a base, with little spring clamps for "hands". I think the original purpose of the device might be to hold electronic components in position for soldering. What are they called? Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) Gooseneck clips? Yeah, that's a thought, but for what I want the Helping Hands will do fine. Another reply lead me to the Novoflex are (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...xible_Arm.html or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Arm_with.html), which would be a great addition to my LordV-style flash bracket. Cool stuff. Not sure how much weight you could put out there. My flash heads are too large for sure. |
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Alan Browne wrote:
Wilba wrote: Alan Browne wrote: Wilba wrote: Sorry for the vague subject - that's my problem I don't know what the thing I want is called. I've seen a thing that has two or more flexible arms attached to a base, with little spring clamps for "hands". I think the original purpose of the device might be to hold electronic components in position for soldering. What are they called? Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) Gooseneck clips? Yeah, that's a thought, but for what I want the Helping Hands will do fine. Another reply lead me to the Novoflex are (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...xible_Arm.html or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Arm_with.html), which would be a great addition to my LordV-style flash bracket. Cool stuff. Not sure how much weight you could put out there. My flash heads are too large for sure. They say for the one with the ballhead, "the malleability of the arm is tense enough to hold even the heaviest of shoe-mounted flashes securely in position", which sounds like a dodgy translation. I'm willing to believe it won't droop with a heavy flash on, but would it flex enough to make it useless for handheld shots because of wobbling? |
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Wilba wrote:
Paul Furman wrote: Wilba wrote: Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) "flexible arm" http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...ed=0CDMQrQQwBw Google says the plamp is 12 inches long, is it reasonably stable? I'd guess it bounces too much, you need something shorter, and another level of control for fine adjustment: http://edgehill.net/Misc/misc-photos...nkyard/pg2pc10 Here's one nice source for used scientific gear: http://www.lightglassoptics.com/Newport_c_12-2-3.html The general search terms here are x,y,z "positioning stage" (although those terms might not help much on that particular web site). Poke around there with the parameters you need handy, how many milimeters do you want to move and how finely? Some of those only have a very very very small degree of movement. A "focusing rail" for photography is probably the most sensible/affordable starting point, then add components. Yeah, I have a Manfrotto rail so I'm fine for focussing, I just need a better way to hold tiny subjects. Some kind of very short 'plamp' could be useful for tilt, rotation,and coarse positioning, without that, you will need more components and have to figure out how to put them together. The basics are xyz positioning but tilt & rotation can add a bunch more levels. It's worth thinking about various old junk gear that has these abilities like an old broken microscope or cheap kiddie microscope. I guess the best way to mount is on a pin from behind with some superglue or a hot glue gun so the mounting mechanism goes out of focus in the background? Now I know what to search for, I've found a local shop with a Helping Hands for $13 so I'll go and check that out. Thanks. Followup... here's the sort of rig I was talking about: http://www.photomacrography.net/foru...pic.php?t=8269 -- Paul Furman www.edgehill.net www.baynatives.com all google groups messages filtered due to spam |
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Paul Furman wrote:
Followup... here's the sort of rig I was talking about: http://www.photomacrography.net/foru...pic.php?t=8269 There's no way that thing will fly with all that weight on its back. |
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Paul Furman wrote:
Wilba wrote: Paul Furman wrote: Wilba wrote: Any other ideas for holding things like insects for studio macros? (I'm aware of Plamps, but I'm looking for something finer.) "flexible arm" http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...ed=0CDMQrQQwBw Google says the plamp is 12 inches long, is it reasonably stable? I'd guess it bounces too much, you need something shorter, and another level of control for fine adjustment: http://edgehill.net/Misc/misc-photos...nkyard/pg2pc10 Here's one nice source for used scientific gear: http://www.lightglassoptics.com/Newport_c_12-2-3.html The general search terms here are x,y,z "positioning stage" (although those terms might not help much on that particular web site). Poke around there with the parameters you need handy, how many milimeters do you want to move and how finely? Some of those only have a very very very small degree of movement. A "focusing rail" for photography is probably the most sensible/affordable starting point, then add components. Yeah, I have a Manfrotto rail so I'm fine for focussing, I just need a better way to hold tiny subjects. Some kind of very short 'plamp' could be useful for tilt, rotation,and coarse positioning, without that, you will need more components and have to figure out how to put them together. The basics are xyz positioning but tilt & rotation can add a bunch more levels. It's worth thinking about various old junk gear that has these abilities like an old broken microscope or cheap kiddie microscope. I guess the best way to mount is on a pin from behind with some superglue or a hot glue gun so the mounting mechanism goes out of focus in the background? Now I know what to search for, I've found a local shop with a Helping Hands for $13 so I'll go and check that out. Thanks. Followup... here's the sort of rig I was talking about: http://www.photomacrography.net/foru...pic.php?t=8269 Cool. :- ) |
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* Paul Furman wrote :
Wilba wrote: [---=| Quote block shrinked by t-prot: 31 lines snipped |=---] or a hot glue gun so the mounting mechanism goes out of focus in the background? Now I know what to search for, I've found a local shop with a Helping Hands for $13 so I'll go and check that out. Thanks. Followup... here's the sort of rig I was talking about: http://www.photomacrography.net/foru...pic.php?t=8269 OMG - poor hoverfly... -- Troy Piggins |
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