[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> I have recently been trying my hand at some macro work and enjoying it quite
> a bit. It has been all using natural light and I would like to try adding
> flash. I have a 420EX to use with an Elan 7 and a 100 f2.8 macro. I would
> like to either use the flash handheld or mounted on a macro bracket.
> However, in looking at the 420 EX manual it says that the minimum distance
> for use is 0.7 meters, which is obviously a lot further away than the few
> inches I was planning on. Is this a problem or does one just stop the lens
> down to f 16 or 22 and let the TTL metering do the rest? I would imagine
> using a diffuser on the flash would help as well.
Can't speak for the 420EX but I've been using the 380EX quite
closer than the minimum distance with good results. Just give it
a try.
Jean-Marc
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