Red's Macro/Product Photo Studio - *In-Progress*

[RedRaider]

Well, I've slowly been assembling the items needed to setup the ultimate macro/product photography studio in a spare room.

I still need to buy a few things, but the day draws near when I can announce, "It's Alive", in regards to:

Red's Macro/Product Portrait Studio.

Here is the equipment I have already acquired:

Nikon D90
Nikon MD-D80 Grip
Nikkor - Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VRII
2x Nikon SB-600
Nikon EH-5a AC Adapter
Nikon MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord
Sekonic L-358 Flash Master
Lastolite 12" - 18% Grey Card
Giottos MTL9371B Tripod Legs
Acratech GV2 Ballhead / Gimbal Head
Kirk BL-D90G - Compact L-Bracket for D90 w/MB-D80
3000 Watt Continuous Light Kit (3x light stands w/ 22"x28" soft-boxes)
30" Light Tent
2x Giottos LC325 10.7' 4-Section Air-cushioned Light Stand
2x Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter
2x Westcott 2016 45in. Optical White Satin with Removable Black Cover
Multiple Rolls of Backdrop Paper / Multiple Colors


Equipment I am currently procuring:


Arca Swiss QR Plates
Kirk QRC-2 QR Clamp
Acratech Quick Release Adapter
Hakuba Magnesium Macro Slider
Nikon R1C1 Wireless Speedlight Kit
Photoflex Pro Duty Backdrop Stand
Muslin - Multiple Colors/Patterns

[RedRaider]

Giottos MTL-9371B


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AcraTech GV2


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Kirk BL-D90G 'L' Bracket


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[RedRaider]

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[p0Pe]

This should be fun:D I would like to have a whole room to use for photography, but sadly, my dorm room is only 20 square meters xD

[runnin17]

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Just bought a D7000 when they came out and my wife and I are having fun learning how to use it :)

[jacobroufa]

Yay another Black Attack! :rofl:

Looking forward to seeing this though! I have a hard time believing your pics can get any better Red! You've pretty much got a sweet setup already for taking pics of all the chromed shit.... :crack:

[RedRaider]

I'm looking forward to seeing this. Just bought a D7000 when they came out and my wife and I are having fun learning how to use it :)

Excellent choice. I got my D90 in April 2009. Briefly considered selling it to upgrade to the D7000, but after researching and reading from those who went from D90 to D7000, seems to me that it really isn't worth it. Don't get me wrong, the D7000 is the 'bee's knees', but my D90 is no slouch.

I am waiting to possibly upgrade to the D800, once it is released this year...:crack:


UPDATE: I have procured more items for my little 'home studio' I am working on. First post has been edited to reflect what I currently have in my possession. I will take some pics tomorrow of my new tripod/ballhead combo and post them in this thread.