ring flash essential for macro?

[iwols]

hi all just wondering how essential a ring flash is for macro for that extra detail,any comments appreciated

 

[Tintin124]

Not essential at all... In fact can produce awful light with out diffusion please check the macro setups in the Macro section of the forum under Nature > macro and close-up

 

[Canon Bob]

A ringflash is fine for even, flat lighting on two dimensional subjects but it's not good for creativity. A twinlight or offset and diffused lighting is going to give you more options for typical closeup subjects.

Bob

 

[iwols]

cheers anything to look for in a twin light

 

[Tintin124]

cheers anything to look for in a twin light

Maybe tell us what you are trying to achieve what your subject matter is? What do you shoot Canon/Nikon/CSC? etc...

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/show-us-your-macro-rig.132158/

 

[iwols]

cheers using d750 on tripod with sigma 90mm macro lens,subject is general bugs in the garden,tried a couple of shots,just not perfectly sharp,just want that bit extra thanks,no flash used just pure sunlight

 

[Canon Bob]

cheers anything to look for in a twin light

I'd guess that the Nikon R1C1 is a good starting point but you can achieve something for a lot less outlay if you're not bothered about it looking so tidy.

Bob

 

[iwols]

thanks bob bit too much at minute,other options needed cheers

 

[iwols]

I'd guess that the Nikon R1C1 is a good starting point but you can achieve something for a lot less outlay if you're not bothered about it looking so tidy.

Bob

is the nikon sb29 twin light any good

 

[Canon Bob]

It looks to be a ring flash type construction so see post#3 above. (I'm not well versed in Nikon gear)

Bob

 

[Gaz J]

I've just bought a Canon ring flash. Have given up on the various DIY set ups I tried and gone for something that is easier to handle, quick to set up and will allow me to get started in macro.

My previously very limited skills in macro have improved just from buying this.

Hopefully trying out the various options of different light outputs from each tube will allow more creativity when I develop the skill of hand holding a bit more.

It seems that the twin flash set ups are more versatile but perhaps a bit harder to get the best out of.

 

[ChasG]

FWIW I have to confess that I am looking forward to my Adaptalux set up which I should receive in November.

 

[Canon Bob]

FWIW I have to confess that I am looking forward to my Adaptalux set up which I should receive in November.

Me too, Chas....it looks like it'll give some fantastic opportunities.

Bob