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Lighting for Macro What type of flash equipment have you found effective in shooting macro? Ring light flash? Currently I have a Canon 20D and the 100mm macro lens. Can't afford the $600 or so price tag now. Any suggestions? I already have the 430 flash.
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Bunny Snow |
I purchased the MR-14EX TTL Macro Ring Lite Flash by accident, for my 100mm macro f2.8 lens. This model was meant for dental work, but it works really well for even lighting with macros, plus allows lighting ratios to be set, which I use all the time. B&H sells this flash for only $420.00 new and currently has a 9+ (condition) used model for $329.00. Of course, the better one, which I should have purchased, is the MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Ringlite Flash, which is $615.00 after rebate. Keep the 430EX. You may be able to use it with the ring light as a slave unit out of the hot shoe.
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Bunny Snow |
I found a really good way to eat healthier and save money at the same time. I can feed my husband and myself for a month (eating 100 percent certified organic food, and eating vegetarian --no meat, but legumes and whole grains and quality veggies and fruit, and still saving $600/month. Meat is often the most expensive part of one's diet, other than eating out. Where there's a will, there's a way. ;-)
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John H. Siskin |
There are several options. First, there are still ring lights that are not dedicated, starting at less than $80 at B&H. You will need to set the camera manually in order to use this. If you shoot with a static subject, you can use other strobes or a quartz light for this work. I also noticed that someone had modified a bundt pan for this kind of lighting. This link (www.betterphoto.com/article.php?id=185) will take you to an article I did about micro photography with a microscope. You can get a decent scope and accessories for about $150.00. Thanks.
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