Ringflash Canon or after market
Jun 1, 2012 10:47:33 #
Straightshooter
Loc: Edmonton AB
I need a flash unit for my Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5 X Macro lens
My question is do I get a Canon for $800 or a after market
for $100
Help Please
My question is do I get a Canon for $800 or a after market
for $100
Help Please
Jun 1, 2012 14:23:31 #
Jun 1, 2012 14:23:38 #
Straightshooter wrote:
I need a flash unit for my Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5 X Macro lens
My question is do I get a Canon for $800 or a after market
for $100
Help Please
My question is do I get a Canon for $800 or a after market
for $100
Help Please
Well, you already bit the $1K bullet for the specialized MP-E 65mm Macro, and the Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX works so well, you might as well go all in if Macro is your passion. (And there is currently a $50 instant rebate).
The Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX is very easy to use and very flexible as you compose the shot. I occasionally remove the flash heads on mine to alter the lighting, and sometimes use a separate Speedlite for backlighting thru plant material. But most of the time it does exactly what I want.
It appears to be overpriced compared to other after market models, but I'm sold on it. You get what you pay for and in this case, it is really worth it if you use it often.
See the following link for a review if you haven't already:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Macro-Twin-Lite-MT-24EX-Flash-Review.aspx
You can also use a couple of off camera Canon ETTL Speedlites which work quite well (less convenient to set up and move around, more trial and error shots often required, but a less expensive option).
BTW, Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX really holds its value if you ever want to sell it.
Jun 1, 2012 14:33:44 #
Straightshooter
Loc: Edmonton AB
Thanks for the advice. I just don't know how often I am going to use it
Jun 1, 2012 14:39:15 #
If you're not going to use it A LOT, or if you don't have a lot of experience with Macro, I'd suggest using your lens with some other lighting options until you decide just how far you want to go.
There's a thread in the Macro section on UHH that shows the macro setups of some of the members here. It's AMAZING to me the quality that some of these people are getting with homemade setups that can be put together for less than 3 dollars.
Here's a direct link to the thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html
There's a thread in the Macro section on UHH that shows the macro setups of some of the members here. It's AMAZING to me the quality that some of these people are getting with homemade setups that can be put together for less than 3 dollars.
Here's a direct link to the thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html
Jun 1, 2012 14:42:54 #
Jun 1, 2012 16:14:11 #
I use a Sigma ringflash on my Nikons. Works well. Also Nikon72 here has been using a O-Flash, his work speaks for itself. The O-Flash works with your normal flash and is inexpensive <$50. I have an O-Flash as well, but haven't had the time to play with it.
Jun 1, 2012 22:31:53 #
Straightshooter
Loc: Edmonton AB
That is what I was thinking I just can't justify spending $800 on a MR-14EX or $1300 on a MT-24EX
Jun 2, 2012 00:10:57 #
Jun 2, 2012 08:04:41 #
I found a practically new Canon ML 3 Ring Light/Macro Flash on eBay for $75 a while back and it serves my needs perfectly. I have both the Canon 50 and 100MM macro lenses and the flash attaches to the integrated mount built into the lens barrel so no adapter rings are needed.
Jun 2, 2012 09:05:03 #
I just purchased a macro ring light from Amazon for $30. To me, at least, it seems like a decent light at a great price.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=macro+ring+light&sprefix=macro+ring+light%2Caps%2C375
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=macro+ring+light&sprefix=macro+ring+light%2Caps%2C375
Jun 2, 2012 09:16:56 #
Straightshooter wrote:
Thanks for the advice. I just don't know how often I am going to use it
Nikonan 72 use a ring flash that cost $35 on amazon. that work well for 35 buck you can expermint and if you don't like it it not a big cost out of pocket.
Jun 2, 2012 09:50:58 #
I have one of the cheap ring type with LEDs. It works okay for some things, while it is terrible for others.
If you are photographing a watch for Ebay or insurance purposes, my cheap light works okay except you can see the reflection of the LEDs in the crystal and parts of the watch case and strap. Not a very pleasing sight. Taking pictures of stamps is fine but with coins, you often get the reflection of the LEDs. With the Canon unit you will not have this problem.
I have built a light box so I don't need to use the ring type light for small objects.
For plants and bugs, the cheap ring type with LEDs works okay.
It you are serious about macro photography, go with one of the better units and you won't look back.
If you are photographing a watch for Ebay or insurance purposes, my cheap light works okay except you can see the reflection of the LEDs in the crystal and parts of the watch case and strap. Not a very pleasing sight. Taking pictures of stamps is fine but with coins, you often get the reflection of the LEDs. With the Canon unit you will not have this problem.
I have built a light box so I don't need to use the ring type light for small objects.
For plants and bugs, the cheap ring type with LEDs works okay.
It you are serious about macro photography, go with one of the better units and you won't look back.
Jun 2, 2012 14:41:16 #
Straightshooter
Loc: Edmonton AB
Thanks everybody for your input What
What an awsome website with all the information at my fingertips I should be able to make the right decissions
What an awsome website with all the information at my fingertips I should be able to make the right decissions
Jun 2, 2012 14:52:55 #
larrycumba wrote:
Dexter didn't pay for his camera system out of pocket, like we do.Besides what Festina said, Dexter uses one.
Through "Product Placement", the manufacture paid for the privileged of nation-wide TV exposure.
My macro illumination system consists of a Nikon SB-600 ($200 refurbished on eBay) and an O-Flash attachment ($35 on eBay). I routinely shoot hand-held at ISO 400, 1/200-sec at f/16 or f/22, depending on subject color.
O-Flash Field Set-Up & Spider
Macro-Photograph taken above
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