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Macro Rig! For Godox MF12 flashes. Modular.

Tested with Sony A7ii & A7Riv. Fits Godox MF12 flashes without adding weight to the lens. Uses 2020 profiles.
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updated February 8, 2024

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Use on your own risk! ;)

This will work with A7 ii and A7r iv. Not sure about other models (height of lens could be an issue). Lens in pictures is of a sigma 70mm 2.8. You have a maximum of 85mm (DIAMETER) to fit a Lens or suncap through the printed MF12 rings. 

The QR holder and MF12 rings are printed with supports. I've used M3 hardware (m3x8 & m3x12), t-nuts and washers (to create more “grip” on the PETG part then when you only use the m3 bolt head).

This needs to be printed in PETG for sturdiness. Or similar/better. Models displayed are printed on MK4, all dimensions are fit to work/fit snug on MK4. PETG in pictures is Carmine Red Transparent.

Made to fit the Manfrotto 323 QR adapter. (Original!). I assume Manfrotto 323 copy from Ali could work but not tested! 3/8" bolt 18mm (ish) long to hold this to the printed part. 

2020 lengths: 220mm, 120mm, 50mm. The 220mm could be sized to the size of the lens. 220 worked for this Sigma lens. 

Multiple diffuser options: Included MF12 diffuser caps, no diffuser, a printable diffuser holder. This holder was designed to hold 3mm depron (that kind that they use to build indoor RC airplanes). This is up to the user to find your preferable diffuse setup within the combinations! Half MF rings could be printed to create more distance between flash units. (Mirror model for the second one.)

The main reason why you could would want to print this setup for your own use: You're able to move the flash positions in more ways than Godox's own solution permitted with their flash ring mounted directly to the lens. This setup will allow front to back movement and side to side movement (along the extruded alu parts…)

We did one whole walk last summer with the rig... Some pictures included to give an idea to what a flash could bring to macro photography. 

If I've forgotten to mention anything, please ask!

 

EDIT; To get the desired strength I've added at least 2-3 EXTRA bottom/top/perimeter layers. Infil ~ 40%.

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