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Originally Posted by Dennis
Okay you macro gurus, I’ve just seen a ring flash that fits at the front of the lens (don’t worry, I’m not buying one – too exe!) and was wondering is this the best way to use flash for macro work?
My initial thought is that yes, it gets the flash tube(s) close too the subject, the camera body/lens doesn’t block the light and the output is in-line and not at a steep angle, but, would the subject not appear too flat, just like looking at a full Moon with the front-on illumination?
Cheers
Dennis
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I'll stand corrected by someone with direct experience of using a ring flash (because I don't have it!
), but your concern is exactly what I experience with my USB microscope. It has 4 LEDs surrounding the lens to illuminate the subject, and it does make it appear flat. I would like to be able to turn them off on one side to provide some depth.
I suspect there could be something to you suspicions!
Al.
Al.