Macro flash for canon 20D

simon · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 01:36 PM

Can anyone recommend a canon ring flash if so which one i am getting a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM.

nightshade · #2 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 05:57 PM

I saw a an LED ringflash on the net ,no good to you perhaps it just reminded me

Stuart · #3 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 09:21 PM

I think it s best you get a two headed flash, it gives a better modeling image.
They are a bit pricey though.

eeyore · #4 (**permalink**) 22-04-2006, 08:17 AM

I made a two headed flash out of two old flash guns, a cokin filter holder, and a jessops off camera flash mount. (total price about 50 squid + half a day) I'm sure there are instructions for this on either digi hack or photocritic, it is pretty straight forward, no major electronics involved just a bit of soldering and gluing.

JM · #5 (**permalink**) 22-04-2006, 08:33 AM

Hi, I have recently bought the ring flash and am still figuring out the instructions

(it is not too difficult), I use it with the EOS 3. You can control the ratio of each tubes output. However here is a first attempt, with the 550 ex slaved.

simon · #6 (**permalink**) 22-04-2006, 09:03 AM

Very impressive pic, a friend of mine uses a speedlite on a metal arm! Might save up for the twin ring flash seems to be the best (should be at that price)