[Tobyh]

Thanks for the replies all.

Following another good evening on the poker last night I decided to take the plunge and go with the Sigma EM 140 Ring Flash. I haven't heard bad things about it and as I specifically am suffering with "half shadow" shots where the top of the lens is stopping the flash reaching the subject I think this will be the best solution for me at this time.

Eeyore - tripod is next on the list although I've shied away this time as alot of my macro shots are monopod or handheld.

For info i've ordered it for £249 which seemed the cheapest from a reasonable UK shop. I'll let you know how I get on.

TobyH