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23-07-2021, 07:12 PM
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Water Drop Photography DYI

So I set about building a water drop set up. For those who don't know what I am talking about it looks something like this.


Only I went out to make mine with a little more planning. Not only couldn't I find what I was looking for at several stores. I couldn't find a Medical Supply Store that sold insulin needles or IV bags. The use of the IV bag is explanatory in the picture. The needles were for putting single drops of water on flowers, etc. to catch the refraction.
What the hell kind of medical supply stores don't sell medical supplies???

Was trying more for this



Unfortunately I am going to have to build the holding rack( that supports the water) from scratch, as I could find nothing that would work.
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23-07-2021, 07:34 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

How do you sync the drop with taking a picture?
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23-07-2021, 07:39 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

I had the same question as realspeed
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23-07-2021, 07:40 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

And, why is your background different colours?
Apologies if the questions are ridiculous. I’m learning
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23-07-2021, 07:40 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

Originally Posted by realspeed ->
How do you sync the drop with taking a picture?
Timing, if you can get your drop to come at a regular interval. They sell machines specifically for this, they cost about $100-200 dollars, they hook directly to your camera and sync it for you. But you can get the same great shots using homemade equipment.

I took this off a water drop machine like that first image.
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23-07-2021, 07:41 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

That's an impressive setup .... with ocf, light diffusers, reflector, etc.

Looking forward to seeing more.
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23-07-2021, 07:42 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

Originally Posted by Danny ->
Timing, if you can get your drop to come at a regular interval. They sell machines specifically for this, they cost about $100-200 dollars, they hook directly to your camera and sync it for you. But you can get the same great shots using homemade equipment.

I took this off a water drop machine like that first image.
Oh so this is how the finished product would look.

I recall saying it’s great for a PowerPoint presentation background. The end result is flipping amazing Danny

Amateur corner for me whilst the pros converse
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23-07-2021, 07:43 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

Originally Posted by Danny ->
Timing, if you can get your drop to come at a regular interval. They sell machines specifically for this, they cost about $100-200 dollars, they hook directly to your camera and sync it for you. But you can get the same great shots using homemade equipment.

I took this off a water drop machine like that first image.
and frames per seconds?
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23-07-2021, 07:53 PM
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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

Originally Posted by Minx ->
And, why is your background different colours?
Apologies if the questions are ridiculous. I’m learning
The water you use is clear. The color comes from the flash bouncing off the background. So you can shoot any pattern or color you wish. Like this.


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Re: Water Drop Photography DYI

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and frames per seconds?

Absolutely!
 
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