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Whilst not a total newb to photography per se, I have no experience with close up/macro/tabletop work and would like to try what looks to be a fascinating subject, probably starting with bubble photography and oil in water shots. I plan to use my D800 with an elderly Nikkor 55mm f3.5 micro lens, and extension tubes. I also have a Sony A6000 with a Sigma 30mm f2.8 and might get a reversing ring to try that out, too. I accept that composition/exposure is largely a matter of trial and error and can cope with that but I would welcome some guidance with the lighting. I have a Nikon SB600 flash (rarely used, in truth) but that is on-camera; I would really need to get it off camera I feel. I also have a couple of elderly but good condition Vivitar 283 and Soligor 486 flashes which can't be used on camera due to voltage issues.
I am wondering whether it is worth investing in a modest flash trigger system to fire my flashes, or simply forget flash altogether and get a couple of mains powered LED lights. Many thanks in advance for any guidance - all help genuinely appreciated!
Rob
I am wondering whether it is worth investing in a modest flash trigger system to fire my flashes, or simply forget flash altogether and get a couple of mains powered LED lights. Many thanks in advance for any guidance - all help genuinely appreciated!
Rob