New cheap flash

Pete B

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I bought a Centon MR20 Macro Ring Flash off the bay, around £15. 4-6 volts on the trigger so ok with modern cameras.
It arrived at lunchtime so I took it out with the Raynox attached to the 40-150 "plastic fantastic" lens.
Set it on auto and added a couple of stops, it looks like a bargain to me, especially with the breeze waving the leaves around.

Red eye fly by Pete Banks, on Flickr
 
Seems ok yes and you got some fine detail there but a profile shot would have been better I think although I know not always possible.
 
Pete B said:
Here's a photo of it, attached to the Oly 40-150 zoom and Raynox 250
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Any good?
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A flash does not need to be expensive to work well.
How do you find the Pen F?
 
I can see how that would be an improvement.
Did you have to adjust your settings after fitting your high tech light guide?
I suspect a bit of gaffer tape to hold it in place might prevent it getting knocked :)

Maybe I should dig out my old ring flash & try the same technique.
 
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