Macro. Ring flash or flashgun?

[CaveDweller]

Obviously there is a lot of different ways to have your kit set up for macro and it's mostly down to personal preference but I have never used a ring flash to know what they are like. I was looking at getting a flash bracket to be able to move my YN565 at different angles at the front of my lens like many other setups, but I've noticed for a similar price (around£40) I can get a continuous lighting ring. Obviously for that price it's not as good as a proper ring flash but I'm just curious what it would be like.

This came up on my search for a flash bracket http://www.digitalmediastore.co.uk/..._Ring_Half_LeftRing__Whole_Ring__JJC-LED48A-D
Would this be Ok or should I just stick to my original idea with using my flahgun?

Cheers.

 

[sk66]

That ring light is going to be very low power compared to a flash. I don't think I would recommend it unless your subjects are stationary.

 

[CaveDweller]

Ok thank you. I'll just stick with using my flash, just thought I'd ask

 

[HoppyUK]

Huge thread on macro flash rigs here http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/show-us-your-macro-rig.132158/