On 26/6/05, Jay Taylor, discombobulated, unleashed: >Greetings fellow Pentaxians, >I am a new *istDS user from Seattle, Washington USA. New to Pentax, but >have dabbled in photography over the last decade or so. I've really >been interested in digital the last few years using mostly Cano,...(do >I dare mention on this forum?). The *ist DS is my firs DSLR. I am sure >glad I went with the Pentax. Macro subjects have always interested me >so I'm looking at purchasing a better lens than my Sigma DL's to shoot >stuff like insects, flowers at close range. Also looking at a ring >flash unit. > >My question is regarding the AF080C ring flash. Is a used one in >excellent condition worth $150 US? >Those of you who have used it are you pleased with it and is it >invaluable for macros of flowers and insects? > >I look forward to contributing what little knowledge I have with the >other great people here. >Thanks,
Hi Jay, welcome aboard from sunny Oxford, England. Can't help you with the ringlight as the one I have is made by Cano.... ;-) You'll soon have an answer to your question. They're a pretty decent bunch here. Oh, and before either Frank or Mark mentions it, don't believe anything I say. Apparently. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
