For chasing bugs I often use the 360FGZ (and previously a 500FTZ) mounted on the
camera with a Tamron 90mm macro. I tilt the flash downwards and set the zoom to 24mm
for greater coverage. It also gives a slightly softer and more "natural looking" light.
I also use the AF140C ringflash, which is great. I always use manual focus for macros.
Nick
-----Original Message-----
From: "Don Sanderson"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 22/07/04 02:18:39
To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: TTL Flash for Macros
Thanks all for the comments, suggestions and links.
I'll visit the links tonite.
I have a 360FGZ, it's pretty impressive, especially wireless TTL!
That and the 280T are the ones I'm interested in using for macro.
I made an aluminun stake with 1/4-20 thread on top, hope to use it to hold
the flash in an off camera TTL (5p) shoe.
It's shaped like a lower case h with the extra leg on the bottom to keep it
from turning, got the idea from a "plant pole".
Should give a little control over placement without being too cumbersome.
Don
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph Tainter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 7:40 PM
> To: pdml
> Subject: Re: TTL Flash for Macros
>
>
> Back in my film days, I got some nice results using the AF 400T flash
> (turnip masher), and a reflector to cut the light and bounce it into the
> subject. I now have an AF 360 FGZ on its way. I may try the same
> arrangement: either handheld or with a bracket, and using either this
> flash's wireless capability or with a wire connector, bounce the flash
> off a reflector. This will give better results than direct light, but it
> can be an awkward mess of equipment to manage.
>
> Joe
>
