Macro flash
Jan 31, 2013 17:48:21 #
I shoot a small number of items using macro. I normally set up a couple of strobes but would like to get away from this setup. I don't want to spend several hundred $ for equipment that will be used 2 or 2 times a year. Has anyone had experience with one of the less expensive, $40 - $50 imports on Amazon, ebay and numerous other venders. I've always been a firm believer in you get what you pay for but was hoping I could get some input concerning the less expensive units.
Jan 31, 2013 17:55:34 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
O-Flash for about $40.00 on e-bay. I have one and it does a nice job.
Jan 31, 2013 17:57:18 #
Jan 31, 2013 18:15:37 #
UHH has a forum dedicated to macro-photography, including macro illumination.
View macro set-ups here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html
View macro set-ups here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html
Feb 1, 2013 12:01:03 #
SoftLights wrote:
I shoot a small number of items using macro. I normally set up a couple of strobes but would like to get away from this setup. I don't want to spend several hundred $ for equipment that will be used 2 or 2 times a year. Has anyone had experience with one of the less expensive, $40 - $50 imports on Amazon, ebay and numerous other venders. I've always been a firm believer in you get what you pay for but was hoping I could get some input concerning the less expensive units.
Sorry, I don't really shoot macro, but here's how I handle real close up items I shoot. I just use my Lite-Scoop mounted as shown here and it gives great soft light without having to carry extra equipment, since my flash almost never goes anywhere without the Lite-Scoop anyway. Costs about $30. on Amazon or Ebay and is good for more than just macro photography.
Feb 3, 2013 03:44:22 #
Wow! Tell me more about this light scoop. How does it diffuse light and how do you use it. You got my interest.
Feb 3, 2013 03:49:47 #
KenL wrote:
Wow! Tell me more about this light scoop. How does it diffuse light and how do you use it. You got my interest.
You can check it out at www.litegenius.com
I've been using them for over 5 years . . . love them!
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