Some of my droplet collisions using phototriggers gear.More Added

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All very good images. Nice and sharp and nice bright colours.
 
Very good Bob - did you just use the basic controller or did you have the solenoid add on too?
 
Cheers Alan and Adrian - I use the solenoid kit - much more controllable than the droplet sensor.
 
Thanks Bob.

I have the basic kit and have been tempted to dig it out.

I fancy the solenoid for the reason bs you say - just quite a few ££££!

Any chance of photos of your set up?

Thanks
 
Adrian, I have my gear setup at my local camera club, Im going over tomorrow so I'll try and get a pic, its all a bit messy though, nothing really permanent. solenoid on a lab stand at about 60cm, 80x40x5 tray one flash either side and two behind the backdrop. I copied a flash trigger setup used by ramigrfx on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/ramigrafx/7488537496/in/set-72157630059043531 if you message him he will send the circuit diagram.
 
Great set. I love doing collisions but I don't have a drip kit anymore :( I'll probably end up getting another at some point or find someone who can make me one. How do you get the tendrils so high? I normally mix up some gum mix for the drops so they are heavier.
 
I've just been getting lucky really with the high shots, only thing I had on the tray is water with a couple of drops of washing up liquid, I think temperature plays a big part as they usually start low and build up to height. I use xantham gum in the droplet solution with a bit ink for colour
 
madmackem said:
I've just been getting lucky really with the high shots, only thing I had on the tray is water with a couple of drops of washing up liquid, I think temperature plays a big part as they usually start low and build up to height. I use xantham gum in the droplet solution with a bit ink for colour
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Yeh that's just the same as what I use for the drops, etc. Is it the Splash Art kit you use, the kit that comes with a lab stand for about £180?
 
No I use the phototriggers kit, check it out on these very forums :)
 
madmackem said:
No I use the phototriggers kit, check it out on these very forums :)
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This is where I was getting confused before. I type phototriggers in Google and it comes up with the guy that does the Splash Art kit lol. Having a look on the forum now and struggling to find any sort of solenoid kit. Looking to get another one again.
 
CaveDweller said:
This is where I was getting confused before. I type phototriggers in Google and it comes up with the guy that does the Splash Art kit lol. Having a look on the forum now and struggling to find any sort of solenoid kit. Looking to get another one again.
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Paul

this is one lot of the kit that Darren and Mike on here make and sell (not sure on the current situation) that is in the classifieds

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/phototrigger-kit-extras-now-£180-including-rmsd.578579/

The solenoid extra is available on WEX http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-photo-triggers-solenoid-trigger/p1534735
 
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Bob - did you get chance to take a hpoto fo your set up including stands etc. I'm like Paul - need to get this going again.
 
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Paul

this is one lot of the kit that Darren and Mike on here make and sell (not sure on the current situation) that is in the classifieds

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/phototrigger-kit-extras-now-£180-including-rmsd.578579/

The solenoid extra is available on WEX http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-photo-triggers-solenoid-trigger/p1534735
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Cheers. not looking to get one JUST yet, funding the move to full frame just now (y)

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. I'm like Paul - need to get this going again.
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Indeed. I went and sold my Splashart kit a while ago, wish I hadn't now. I've made a temporary solution for now out of aquarium tubing and an air flow restrictor :D Just gotta dig out my Xanthan gum and food colouring now.
 
Ive just dug my kit out going to try and remember how to do them.
 
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