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Sony Flash for Macros?

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charley5 Senior Member • Posts: 2,703
Sony Flash for Macros?

Can someone recommend a good macro flash for the Sony A7r3? What characteristics make a good macro flash?

Thanks,

-Charles

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BBbuilder467 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,057
Re: Sony Flash for Macros?

charley5 wrote:

Can someone recommend a good macro flash for the Sony A7r3? What characteristics make a good macro flash?

Thanks,

-Charles

I think the only real difference between a good, all-purpose TTL speedlight and macro is having a good reserve and quick recycle time. You'll probably use flash more than a wedding photographer.

jim mij Senior Member • Posts: 1,027
Re: Sony Flash for Macros?

BBbuilder467 wrote:

charley5 wrote:

Can someone recommend a good macro flash for the Sony A7r3? What characteristics make a good macro flash?

Thanks,

-Charles

I think the only real difference between a good, all-purpose TTL speedlight and macro is having a good reserve and quick recycle time. You'll probably use flash more than a wedding photographer.

Hi, I agree with that

I wasn’t sure I’d get on with flash and so bought a small Godox tt350c. It’s very good in general, and rarely off my camera. It’s only when i try a high speed burst that I only get 3-4 shots before a blackout.

so make sure it has 4 decent batteries, eg eniloops

the above suits me for handheld

dont forget a diffuser of some sort

more advanced than basic., then…

off camera flash also helps

twin flash guns are useful

Ring flash doesn’t seem to get many rave reviews

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OP charley5 Senior Member • Posts: 2,703
Re: Sony Flash for Macros?

jim mij wrote:

BBbuilder467 wrote:

charley5 wrote:

Can someone recommend a good macro flash for the Sony A7r3? What characteristics make a good macro flash?

Thanks,

-Charles

I think the only real difference between a good, all-purpose TTL speedlight and macro is having a good reserve and quick recycle time. You'll probably use flash more than a wedding photographer.

Hi, I agree with that

I wasn’t sure I’d get on with flash and so bought a small Godox tt350c. It’s very good in general, and rarely off my camera. It’s only when i try a high speed burst that I only get 3-4 shots before a blackout.

so make sure it has 4 decent batteries, eg eniloops

the above suits me for handheld

dont forget a diffuser of some sort

more advanced than basic., then…

off camera flash also helps

twin flash guns are useful

Ring flash doesn’t seem to get many rave reviews

Hi Jim: I noticed that about ring flashes. I am trying to figure out what diffuser to use, particularly a do it yourself type.  I'll have to look into that.

-Charles

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jim mij Senior Member • Posts: 1,027
Re: Sony Flash for Macros?

charley5 wrote:

jim mij wrote:

BBbuilder467 wrote:

charley5 wrote:

Can someone recommend a good macro flash for the Sony A7r3? What characteristics make a good macro flash?

Thanks,

-Charles

I think the only real difference between a good, all-purpose TTL speedlight and macro is having a good reserve and quick recycle time. You'll probably use flash more than a wedding photographer.

Hi, I agree with that

I wasn’t sure I’d get on with flash and so bought a small Godox tt350c. It’s very good in general, and rarely off my camera. It’s only when i try a high speed burst that I only get 3-4 shots before a blackout.

so make sure it has 4 decent batteries, eg eniloops

the above suits me for handheld

dont forget a diffuser of some sort

more advanced than basic., then…

off camera flash also helps

twin flash guns are useful

Ring flash doesn’t seem to get many rave reviews

Hi Jim: I noticed that about ring flashes. I am trying to figure out what diffuser to use, particularly a do it yourself type. I'll have to look into that.

-Charles

Hah, as usual there is a Youtube  for that, have fun Charles

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