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Adaptalux Flash

Started 11 months ago | Questions thread
OP Oceanmonkey123 New Member • Posts: 23
Re: Adaptalux Flash

Thanks for your response, however I am looking for something portable for macro shots out in the field that is less weight then what I use, not so cumbersome and flash to freeze movement of Dragonflies and smaller insects etc.

I already own the Adaptalux LED unit with three arms for constant lighting but have to admit the build quality and operation is poor and just not very practical to use without the app.  I don't want that when I am say in the woods photographing fungi etc.  I have a Good V1 flash unit and custom made diffusers, in all fairness very good but bulky and heavy and I have the Nikon R1C1 plus an extra flash unit.  Regardless of what others say it does produce excellent results if you take the time to learn and get used to it but it is a large cumbersome attatchment on the end of the lens (concerns about weight) and using a Z6ii means I also have to use the SU800 sender unit thus adding even more to the weight.   Starts to become less portable moving around because of the size and concerns about damaging the units.

I take all my macro shots in the field, wondering around with camera in hand,  shooting handheld so anyone who uses the R1 kit will know what I mean.

I see Adaptalux have released a new Xenon flash setup but concerns about build quality and ease of use plus high price make me hesitant to buy, has anyone used it!

I don't think there is a ring flash out there that truly gives the options as the R1 setup unless someone can correct me on that (needs to be available in UK) or maybe a smaller lightweight flash unit is the way forward,  can someone recommend a lightweight smaller option with good power output and functionality ?

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