laser-controlled macro photography

[haven]

Here's something to ask Santa for: A laser-controlled setup for macro photography of moving objects, like insects in flight. Fabulous images! Only $2300.

Details here
http://www.cognisys-inc.com/products/insect_rig.php

Sample photos here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13084997@N03/sets/72157610450102014/

 

[LR Max]

That would've quite handy during my last shoot.

Wouldn't buy but if rented for like, $300 for 3 days, would be worth it!

 

[ywen]

hmm where's the skill then? setup the rig to fire the camera for you automatically when the subject enters the film plane.

I guess for commercial gigs, anything to make the job easier is a positive.

 

[LR Max]

hmm where's the skill then? setup the rig to fire the camera for you automatically when the subject enters the film plane.

I guess for commercial gigs, anything to make the job easier is a positive.

I guess you could say the same thing about having 9 fps at a sporting event. Even so I feel like you'd still have to have a good amount of skill to make that work.

 

[ywen]

I understand/agree with the point.. but this is just camera locked down into a device.. a handful of settings dialed in and then autopilot rest of the way.

ah well.. none consequential point..

 

[Lost Canadian]

He built the rig himself to capture the photos he had pre-visualized in his mind. That's the sign of a true creative, and to that I say bravo!