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Video RGB LED lights for still macro photography?

Started 11 months ago | Questions thread
OP Rod McD Veteran Member • Posts: 8,577
Re: Video RGB LED lights for still macro photography?
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Hi ,

Thanks.  I agree with you on all those points.  But flashes are a harsh light.  You can't see the modeling, and they usually need a diffuser.   And they don't sync above the camera sync speed.   So I wondered about the video LEDs because they probably don't need a diffuser and do allow modeling, but I don't know about the interaction between their pulsing and camera shutter speed.  I know their not as powerful as a Xenon tube in a flash, but they can be placed very close to the subject (in some situations, admittedly not all).  Have you tried them?

Regards, Rod

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