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From: "Joseph Tainter"
Subject: Macro Ring Flash Questions
> I'm considering a macro ring flash, mainly for flower
photography. This
> is just an occasional application, so I can't justify to
myself the
> price of Pentax's unit. Phoenix/Vivitar offer one at a better
price. I
> do have some questions:
>
> 1. Has anyone tried the Phoenix/Vivitar unit?
Not me, I use the AF080T.
>
> 2. This unit lacks variable power output. Will this matter for
very
> close-up macro work, or will the TTL function take care of
power output?
I think TTL is made for macro work. I have never missed the lack
of power output settings on my ringlight.
>
> 3. The unit lacks separate light quadrants. Will this produce
flat
> results?
Possibly, however, it is amazing what creative control you have
by adding small bits of black tape to portions of the flash tube
cover.
>
> 4. How well does a ring flash work on a lens with a rotating
front
> element (my FA 100 f2.8 macro)?
The flash should rotate on its mount, so shouldn't cause
problems.
William Robb
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