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DIY Portable Macro Studio For Under $25 (Probably much less)
by jphphotography on June 29, 2008
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Intro: DIY Portable Macro Studio For Under $25 (Probably much less) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Those who know me know that I've always got some project on the go at all times. My interests are varied enough that I can jump from one to the next and
not get bored. I seem to learn by doing and the best way to learn something is to start a project utilizing it.
I've also just started a blog related to photography, it will have DIY stuff as well as tips & tricks etc. http://www.jph-photography.blogspot.com
Intro: DIY Portable Macro Studio For Under $25 (Probably much less)
This is my first Instructable and it came about based out of need for a simple and portable way to photograph small products. I had seen various instructables like this
that were made from a cardboard box which are great but not very professional or durable. I had all the materials sitting around left over from a prior project so I thought
I'd make use of them.
Materials:
Tools
-Hand Saw (Band Saw is easier though)
-Scissors
-Sewing Machine
-Measuring Tape
-Pencil
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Image Notes
1. Wrinkles, I hadn't ironed the backdrop yet. This shot was quickly taken after I
put it all together.
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Image Notes Image Notes
1. This shot was done just using a point and shoot (Canon A560) and a single 1. Another example shot taken with a simple point and shoot camer while trying
flood light. Not the most elaborate setup but the results were encouraging, I need out my new macro studio.
to do a proper shoot with my 40D and see how things turn out.
2. By the time I had finally got the lighting how I wanted it the bubbles were gone.
I had to quickly chug it while it was still a little cold ;)
3. Dad's home brew, tastes not too bad and the price was right!
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Step 2: Fit The Pipes Together Using The 90 Elbows
Using the image as a guide assemble the pieces together to make sure that they fit. The frame should measure roughly 1' tall, 1' deep, and 16" wide. If the pipe fit is too
loose you can shim it up by wrapping tape around the end of the pipe.
Image Notes
1. They should fit snugly together but if not you can use some tape to shim it up.
As you can see you'll have to partially disassemble your frame to slip the backdrop and the wrap on.
*You may need to allow extra if you want to hem the pieces to prevent fraying, the dimensions shown are finished dimensions.
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Image Notes
1. Wrinkles, I hadn't ironed the backdrop yet. This shot was quickly taken after
I put it all together.
In the one I made I didn't have enough 90 degree elbows so I used "T"s that I had laying around. You may wish to do this too so that you can add extra bars to hang
lights from.
You also probably have some material left over at this point, it should be enough to craft a little carrying case. I haven't done this myself yet but I plan too.
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Image Notes
1. Wrinkles, I hadn't ironed the backdrop yet. This shot was quickly taken after
I put it all together.
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Image Notes Image Notes
1. This shot was done just using a point and shoot (Canon A560) and a single 1. Another example shot taken with a simple point and shoot camer while
flood light. Not the most elaborate setup but the results were encouraging, I need trying out my new macro studio.
to do a proper shoot with my 40D and see how things turn out.
2. By the time I had finally got the lighting how I wanted it the bubbles were gone.
I had to quickly chug it while it was still a little cold ;)
3. Dad's home brew, tastes not too bad and the price was right!
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