nikon - close up flash
Dec 12, 2013 13:56:01 #
i would like to began to do a bit of close up photography - two projects i am thinking about - (1) make a few photos of the holiday decorations and then using "pro show" create a musical program - just messing around (2) a bit more serious - i have 30 japanese maples - i would like to record buds, beginning leaves and colors of spring, summer and fall foliage - i have looked at the nikon 4804 R1 Wireless -
Could you maybe suggest somethings a bit less expensive and if possible automatic
i will be using a d7100 with a tokina 100/2.8 macro or a nikkor 50 f1.4
thank you - mr toad
Could you maybe suggest somethings a bit less expensive and if possible automatic
i will be using a d7100 with a tokina 100/2.8 macro or a nikkor 50 f1.4
thank you - mr toad
Dec 12, 2013 14:06:00 #
mrtoad90 wrote:
i would like to began to do a bit of close up phot... (show quote)
No flash at all besides the pop-up?
You might consider using a standard hotshoe flash with a RayFlash Ring/Universal
http://www.ray-flash.com/universal/index.php
or one of the far east clones.
OR, there are cheap LED ringlights. I bought one with 9 LEDS for about $20 on eBay.
Dec 12, 2013 14:06:13 #
There are after-market ring flashes that are not near as expensive as the name brands, I would take a look at what B&H has to offer.
Dec 12, 2013 14:09:00 #
Dec 12, 2013 14:11:54 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
I use the O Flash, inexpensive and does a good job with Macro and close up work. Here's a you tube video that will show you what it is all about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2H_ZnJCJHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2H_ZnJCJHo
Dec 12, 2013 14:18:14 #
Pepper wrote:
I use the O Flash, inexpensive and does a good job with Macro and close up work. Here's a you tube video that will show you what it is all about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2H_ZnJCJHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2H_ZnJCJHo
It's basically a clone of the RayFlash, and requires that you already own a hotshoe flash. Which the OP didn't have on his equipment list.
Dec 12, 2013 14:19:57 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Wall-E wrote:
It's basically a clone of the RayFlash, and requires that you already own a hotshoe flash. Which the OP didn't have on his equipment list.
My bad, I made an assumption. :-(
Dec 12, 2013 15:42:03 #
I use a Polaroid 48 Macro LED Ring Flash & Light Includes 4 Diffusers (Clear, Warming, Blue, White) from Amazon $54.99, love it works great.
Dec 12, 2013 22:44:29 #
Why use a flash at all? Use a tripod and use natural light or rig something up. It's not like the buds will move very fast. - Dave
Dec 12, 2013 23:04:31 #
Dec 13, 2013 05:53:56 #
mrtoad90 wrote:
i would like to began to do a bit of close up phot... (show quote)
I would suggest a tripod and cable release and natural light,
if need be you can use higher ISO's 400, 800 and 1600 with the D7100. also manual center spot focus - (the center spot has to be set in a menu & sub menu ) and manual settings, remember its digital, experimenting cost nothing but a little time.
Have fun!!
Frank
Dec 13, 2013 06:40:40 #
mrtoad90 wrote:
i would like to began to do a bit of close up phot... (show quote)
If you are shooting outside, why flash? What do you mean by automatic?
Dec 13, 2013 06:51:40 #
automatic ? - - camera, flash working together - all setting auto
outside - to create backlit - i shoot maples in shade
mr toad
outside - to create backlit - i shoot maples in shade
mr toad
Dec 13, 2013 06:52:56 #
mrtoad90 wrote:
i would like to began to do a bit of close up phot... (show quote)
Just about any flash with variable power, TTL and vertical adjustment will do. Add a bounce reflector for softer light.
An inexpensive ring flash will eliminate shadows. The trick is adapting it to your lens for optimum results.
Dec 13, 2013 08:09:19 #
I use older "Lester Dine" ring/point lights. They were marketed to Dentists for Inter oral imaging. I got my first one from my Father in Law (a retired Dentist) since then I have acquired several more. They are TTL units for Nikon but as such won't communicate with Nikon's DSLRs. I had to tape the extra contacts originally. I have since found one with a "Standard" single pin foot that I use. You simply shoot in manual & use the aperture or power setting on the back of the power unit to control the exposure...I shoot a lot of macro & I find this easier to get shots with as it is less bulky than the Ray flash or speed light with attached diffuser (which I also have both)
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