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new macro flash announced
Apr 10, 2015 15:07:46   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/8337799679/venus-optics-offers-hotshoe-macro-twin-flash-kx-800-with-guide-number-of-190ft-58m
SRP: $279

Kuangran Macro Twin Flash KX-800
Kuangran Macro Twin Flash KX-800...

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Apr 10, 2015 17:37:57   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Twin speedlights on two 48-cm long flexible arms, and an LED focusing light on a separate flexible arm.
http://www.venuslens.net/product/macro-twin-flash-kx-800

Looks quite useful for short Working Distances associated with 2:1 setting of (Venus Optics) LAOWA 60-mm macro lens and Canon 60-mm macro lens capable of 5:1 magnification.

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Apr 10, 2015 18:55:16   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
appears not to have an auxiliary battery pack input.........so much for that one for me, I really like the led idea for focusing at 4/5X with the MP-E 65mm though, maybe the next iteration.....

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Apr 10, 2015 20:36:21   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
napabob wrote:
appears not to have an auxiliary battery pack input. I really like the led idea for focusing at 4x/5x with the MP-E 65mm though, maybe the next iteration.
With the ability to reduce the power, an auxiliary battery pack may not be necessary. I can get 100-200 shots out of my SB R200s-- and with a set of rechargeables in my pocket, I've not yet been without a ready flash. What I like about these is the flexibility to move one of the lights behind the object for back-lighting or to the side to create some texture.

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Apr 10, 2015 21:42:05   #
Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.
 
Interesting!

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Apr 10, 2015 22:19:37   #
naturepics43 Loc: Hocking Co. Ohio - USA
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Twin speedlights on two 48-cm long flexible arms, and an LED focusing light on a separate flexible arm.
http://www.venuslens.net/product/macro-twin-flash-kx-800
Looks quite useful for short Working Distances associated with 2:1 setting of (Venus Optics) LAOWA 60-mm macro lens and Canon 60-mm macro lens capable of 5:1 magnification.
This company seems to be coming out with very innovative products. The Vari extension tube looks very interesting. Thanks for the link.

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