My rig for photographing on desk top

This is my rig for photographing on a desk top




Tripod Manfrotto 055XPROP
Head Manfrotto 322RC2
Lens Tamron 90mm macro 1:1 ratio
camera Nikon D800
Light CN-160
remote YONGNU MC-36B.
light extn lifting nuts 3 off camera top

Why this setup?
Well first of all the tripod obviously can be set at a convenient height and the head also is multi angle. The lens although a fixed 90 mm lens it can be manually or auto focused.
Lighting this unit can be on or or off camera for best results.

Ok why not just use the camera flash? good question.

The problem with using a camera flash or even a remote
flashgun is the amount of light is unknown unless you have a light meter to record it ( I have a SeKonic flashmate L-308s which records flash). However that is ok for portraits and such like but not for closeup work whee a steady light is needed.

Also the remote can prevent camera shake .
I would prefer to use my cordless one, Phottix WXD-188, need me to get more AAA batteries now on ordered.

So that is it. If anyone has any questions I will do my best to answer them

i am completely clueless but looks expensive!!

I do a bit of photography. I understand the technicalities but I'm not by any means an artist.

I'm curious about what your subject matter is for your set up.

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with the rig above

manage to do this for neighbour, they were his parents

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He seemed pleased as they both are no longer live


Also another photo not posted on here