Hi Karen,
Keep in mind, that at 1:1, using one of the tubes brighter than the
other, the ringlight does amount off axis lighting and will cast
distinct shadows. The light is only about 5 inches from your subject at
this magnification and will produce a farly 3d image by my estimation
(not experience, unfortunately). Otherwise, you could always use the
550 EX (maybe with a small softbox) as a side light (for subject and
background) then use the ringlight as a fill to keep the shadows open.
Mike
Karen Nakamura wrote:
>
> I'd be very interested in your comments about this. I've been meaning to
> get into more macro photography and have been exploring lighting options.
> Right now, I bounce off my 550ex or use natural light.
>
> The MR-14ex seems interesting for several reasons. First, it can be used as
> the master for a multi 550ex/420ex slave setup. This makes it appealing vs.
> the ST-E2.....
>
> But my main concern with the MR-14ex is that a ring-light produces rather
> flat lighting. I know that you can turn off and/or turn down one of the
> "halves" of the ring light, but am curious the results you'll get from such
> "direct" (from the front) lighting. I know that a lot of macro work
> requires flat lighting, but the stuff I'm most interested in (leaves,
> mushrooms, insects) tend to look better lighted from the side.
>
> In any case, please do let us know the results!
>
> Karen Nakamura
>
> At 1:52 PM +0000 1/12/01, Chris J.T. Houston wrote:
> >Well, no one has replied, so from that I guess no one has used it ?
> >
> >I have decided to go ahead and order it, ュR20 inc shipping from Southampton
> >LCE if anyone's interested.
> >
> >It should be arriving on Monday, so I'll let you all know what it's like
> >after I have shot a few rolls of film with it.
> >
> >Have a good weekend everyone,
> >
> >Chris
> >
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