Macro Macro setup using DFA 100mm, Raynox DCR-250 and AF160 FC Ring Flash

József · 11-13-2019, 03:08 AM - **1 Like**

Using Photoshop is counterfeit in the macro.You have to get close to your subject when you shoot sharp if you succeed.

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stevebrot · 11-17-2019, 11:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by e_nogueras

I did play around a bit. It is kind of difficult to get good exposure using the auto mode of the ring flash. My first few shots were over exposed.

P-TTL is pretty much useless at close range. One is better off going to full manual on the flash.

Steve

**mlt** · 11-17-2019, 06:43 PM

Or use a daylight balanced led panel or flashlight. There are even apps for smart phones and pads to turn their screens into light panels.

kevinWE · 11-17-2019, 07:02 PM

I usually use a low powered flash in full manual. I like my SB-15 for this type of thing, my Vivitar's work well also.I made a card with some wrinkled tin foil glued to it, that I sometimes use to bounce the flash off. For close-up work it can work well.

I used my Vivitar 252 bounced off the card on this shot. I believe the 252 is a bit more powerful than my SB-15. I believe the Nikon would have been a bit more subtle.

Last edited by kevinWE; 11-18-2019 at 04:16 AM.

József · 11-18-2019, 02:56 AM - **1 Like**

I don't use ring flash, but what I was to read about it
that is not very good. Try it without flash the 100 2.8 is very good
macro ISO 400-1600 .

József · 11-19-2019, 02:04 AM

If you allow two examples without flash and with flash. I think the nature file is better

11-17-2019, 06:43 PM	#18
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Or use a daylight balanced led panel or flashlight. There are even apps for smart phones and pads to turn their screens into light panels. Last edited by mlt; 11-17-2019 at 06:43 PM. Reason: Typo

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11-17-2019, 11:58 AM - 2 Likes	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by e_nogueras I did play around a bit. It is kind of difficult to get good exposure using the auto mode of the ring flash. My first few shots were over exposed. P-TTL is pretty much useless at close range. One is better off going to full manual on the flash. Steve

11-17-2019, 07:02 PM	#19
kevinWE Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 497	I usually use a low powered flash in full manual. I like my SB-15 for this type of thing, my Vivitar's work well also.I made a card with some wrinkled tin foil glued to it, that I sometimes use to bounce the flash off. For close-up work it can work well. I used my Vivitar 252 bounced off the card on this shot. I believe the 252 is a bit more powerful than my SB-15. I believe the Nikon would have been a bit more subtle. Last edited by kevinWE; 11-18-2019 at 04:16 AM.

11-18-2019, 02:56 AM - 1 Like	#20
József Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 237	I don't use ring flash, but what I was to read about it that is not very good. Try it without flash the 100 2.8 is very good macro ISO 400-1600 .

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