Macro Ring Flash

Opteka i-TTL / TTL Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Nikon SB-400, SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, and other Speedlight Flashes (Nikon SC-28 Equivalent) $27.99 The TTL Off-Camera Flash Remote Cord provides full TTL control for Nikon Speedlights when used off-camera with Nikon cameras which have the TTL hot flash shoe. It permits easy use of flash when the camera is mounted upon a bracket….

Macro Ring Flash LED Light! Works with Canon/Sony/Nikon/Sigma lenses! $45.99 This LED Macro Ring Light is specifically designed for close shots. It will constantly emit light and provide permanent lighting for subjects. With the LED lamp mode controller, you can adjust the three modes: all light, half left light, and half right light; With the power mode controller, you can choose two different power input modes to offers you continuous light: 2 AA batteries that is conven…

58mm Reverse Mount Adapter for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, Mark II, III, 5D, Mark II, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, Rebel t1i, xt, xti, xs, xsi 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D $12.95 By mounting the lens backward on a camera body, you can create amazing macro images. It is extremely fun to turn you lens into a macro lens….

Florescent Tube or LED for Macro Ring Light?

I’m looking to get a ring light. Two options: florescent tube or leds?

Tube models use more battery.. or have to be plugged in to power.

LED models use less battery power..

However, neither are as bright as a electronic flash ring light, but they ARE cheaper.

The electronic flash ring light will usually allow for more DOF (depth of field) control and the ability to shoot much with out the use of a tripod or other supports, including being tethered to power. The electron flash is going off VERY fast, Regardless of the shutter speed, sometimes in the 1/10,000 of a second (some more, some a lil less) but still fast enuf to freeze a bee at a flower, humming bird at a feeder and such. But, if the shutter is too slow, you could include blur or motion, not to mention background light that may degrade the idea of the image.

Trouble with most electronic flash ring lights is the fact their light is like surround sound… It’s everywhere, but as a light, it’s flat and offers no depth or 3D EFX to make the subject stand out a bit.. Some have the ability to dim or turn off sections of the ring (LED’s, tubes if segmented, and such) allowing for “side light” to give that 3D EFX.

For the $$ tho your looking at a fun accessories that would give you hours of fun and enjoyment, assuming you have a macro lens to use it on. If you find your really getting into the concept of close up photography you can expand by getting extension tubes and / or bellows.

Have fun..

Bob – Tucson