Macro Macro Ring Light Ideas

LeDave · 02-11-2016, 09:45 PM

I just received a Bolt VM-160 LED macro Ring Light. I have put it together and have a hard time thinking of how to use it. I like to keep the light on continuously because it allows the camera to capture the photo better with the way it meters the light. I also find that it allows my D FA 100 Macro to focus while I am closer to the subject, it doesn't hunt. What have you guys done with your Macro Ring Light? I would love tips.

photolady95 · 02-11-2016, 10:00 PM

You'll get better help here in the Macro Photography forum than in the flashes, studio lighting forum. So, I moved your request here.

Giklab · 02-12-2016, 01:46 AM

I had one of those LED lights, it was nice for focusing (with the aperture stopped down) and close-up video. Stills... not so much. Sadly, you can't have both at the same time

**TER-OR** · 02-12-2016, 06:31 AM

I think of those as ways to increase the ambient light. that never hurts with macro. Even if you're using a flash in combination, more light is better for focusing and keeping the ISO down.

02-11-2016, 09:45 PM	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Macro Ring Light Ideas I just received a Bolt VM-160 LED macro Ring Light. I have put it together and have a hard time thinking of how to use it. I like to keep the light on continuously because it allows the camera to capture the photo better with the way it meters the light. I also find that it allows my D FA 100 Macro to focus while I am closer to the subject, it doesn't hunt. What have you guys done with your Macro Ring Light? I would love tips.

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02-11-2016, 10:00 PM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	You'll get better help here in the Macro Photography forum than in the flashes, studio lighting forum. So, I moved your request here.

02-12-2016, 01:46 AM	#3
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	I had one of those LED lights, it was nice for focusing (with the aperture stopped down) and close-up video. Stills... not so much. Sadly, you can't have both at the same time

02-12-2016, 06:31 AM	#4
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I think of those as ways to increase the ambient light. that never hurts with macro. Even if you're using a flash in combination, more light is better for focusing and keeping the ISO down.