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Macro flash advice needed

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PhasmatosOculus Forum Member • Posts: 93
Macro flash advice needed

Hi all,

Using the Canon R6 with Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Non-L lens (and either Kenko Extension tubes or Raynox DCR-250 - the latter easier to change reproduction size).

I currently shoot handheld in aperture mode, typically f/5.6 to f/8.0, ISO 400 to 1600 to give me a shutter speed from 1/500th to 1/1000th sec

Sometimes I single shot or if the subject is accommodating, I stack manually (using the built in stacking, changes the magnifcation as it requires the lens autofocus to be turned on).

I also read other posts but I haven't found anything that answers my query below.

I have seen people use the Godox TT350 flash with an angled down diffuser, some home-made, others bought.

During a nice overcast or diffused sky, I am happy with my photos; but when there is direct sunlight, this creates a problem.

I am wondering how you use your flash for macro.

Do you shoot in manual mode, set your shutter to sync speed of 1/250th sec, f/5/6-f/8.0 for DoF and ISO800 with the flash set to TTL-Automatic

Or do you shoot in aperture mode, chosen aperture, adjusting ISO and then shoot manual with flash?

And the flash setting, I heard people set this to 1st or second curtain sync and was wondering which would be most appropiate.

Thanks

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Canon EOS R7 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x III Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM +2 more
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon EOS R6
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