Looking for a good macro flash system for K3 iii and K1 with 100mm WR f2.8 lens

**stemked** · 03-03-2023, 06:22 AM

Hi All.

I am always looking for better macro flash options. I have a pretty decent diffuser system with a 360 flash, but I was thinking more of a non-ring light multi-flash system, something that I can get the light more out in front of the lens. I am going to be using this for Costa Rica so I need a system that maybe will allow me get amphibians in sito It would e nice also if the system can crunch down a bit for travel.

I appreciate your suggestions.

Doug

**jacamar** · 03-03-2023, 06:58 AM

Macro photographer Don Komarechka is promoting what looks like a fairly compact system in his latest email newsletter. Have a great trip to CR!.

https://mailchi.mp/komarechka/diamonds-2023-workshop-us-postage-stamp?e=8f1f475f31

tryphon4 · 03-03-2023, 10:48 AM - **1 Like**

I am pretty sure that this subject has already been discussed.
Did you search?

However, I will repeat what I previously wrote:

Years ago, I used to practice macro using up to 4 flashs, most of them being attached to light stands.
It was of course difficult to use this kind of setup into the wild!
I also tried one single flash with several types of diffusers.
I also bought a Metz "ring-like" macro flash that I found mostly useless.

Now I use a Kuangren (Venus/Laowa) KX-800: single flash using 2 flexible heads. I very often use this flash that is very interesting for macro, portraits, etc. The mini-softboxes are optional.

Adaptalux proposes an other solution, which is much more expensive but let you use flash and/or continuous light:

Read more at: Two flashes mounted on one camera??? - PentaxForums.com

**stemked** · 03-04-2023, 05:57 PM

I'll check it out

03-03-2023, 06:22 AM	#1
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527	Looking for a good macro flash system for K3 iii and K1 with 100mm WR f2.8 lens Hi All. I am always looking for better macro flash options. I have a pretty decent diffuser system with a 360 flash, but I was thinking more of a non-ring light multi-flash system, something that I can get the light more out in front of the lens. I am going to be using this for Costa Rica so I need a system that maybe will allow me get amphibians in sito It would e nice also if the system can crunch down a bit for travel. I appreciate your suggestions. Doug

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03-03-2023, 06:58 AM	#2
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Macro photographer Don Komarechka is promoting what looks like a fairly compact system in his latest email newsletter. Have a great trip to CR!. https://mailchi.mp/komarechka/diamonds-2023-workshop-us-postage-stamp?e=8f1f475f31

03-03-2023, 10:48 AM - 1 Like	#3
tryphon4 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Drome, France Posts: 305	I am pretty sure that this subject has already been discussed. Did you search? However, I will repeat what I previously wrote: Years ago, I used to practice macro using up to 4 flashs, most of them being attached to light stands. It was of course difficult to use this kind of setup into the wild! I also tried one single flash with several types of diffusers. I also bought a Metz "ring-like" macro flash that I found mostly useless. Now I use a Kuangren (Venus/Laowa) KX-800: single flash using 2 flexible heads. I very often use this flash that is very interesting for macro, portraits, etc. The mini-softboxes are optional. Adaptalux proposes an other solution, which is much more expensive but let you use flash and/or continuous light: Read more at: Two flashes mounted on one camera??? - PentaxForums.com

03-04-2023, 05:57 PM	#4
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	I'll check it out