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Using LED ring lights (not flash) for macro insects

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Richard Dutton Contributing Member • Posts: 572
Re: Using LED ring lights (not flash) for macro insects
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I have a Neewer one somewhere. Its called a flash but it just a continuous LED ring light with the option on switching it on/off from the flash trigger.

The problem I had was that it actually back lit into the lens mount on some lenses and caused flare. Needs a baffle. I used to use it just as an off camera light source.

Another problem was that the light output wasnt very high. I struggled to get 10ev on a meter on close subjects with poor natursl lighting..

Will be interesting to see if anyone has used these successfully.

I think the LED panels are better being bigger.  For a compact solution I do use a flash on a bracket with diffusers - in my case with a Nikon TTL cable - then another flash unit stood off and used as a slave to the main one.

Havent used any lights recently - just tried to use available light at wider apertures and stacking - not too successful - flash is easier.

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