This macro lark is a hoot (sad gits only)
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Any tutorials out there on fill in flash? I need to increase DOF - but I'm a total klutz when it comes to flash (I have an SB 28DX speedlight but have only ever used it for weddings and funerals).
Whilst I'm here, and at risk of boring you into submission:
Took these two just now - and I thought cabbage whites were pretty dull!
Ta for any advice
Steve
>> Edited by GetCarter on Monday 1st August 14:43
Whilst I'm here, and at risk of boring you into submission:
Took these two just now - and I thought cabbage whites were pretty dull!
Ta for any advice
Steve
>> Edited by GetCarter on Monday 1st August 14:43
They look fine to me.
I let the camera (or Speedlight) do the fill-flash and if it's too much, I use flash comp until I like the result.
However neither of those are any use for macro as the lens gets in the way. But the theory is sound - a ring flash, by throwing more light into the scene, will allow you to use a smaller aperture. Logically, the more flash power you use, the more DOF you can get.
I let the camera (or Speedlight) do the fill-flash and if it's too much, I use flash comp until I like the result.
However neither of those are any use for macro as the lens gets in the way. But the theory is sound - a ring flash, by throwing more light into the scene, will allow you to use a smaller aperture. Logically, the more flash power you use, the more DOF you can get.
More light means smaller aperture and greater depth of field as with everything else. Flash with macro is a real skill to learn, I've had plenty of lack of success. Not so sure books will help. Will you be using it in a studio ? If so it might be quickest to dedicate an afternoon to messing about with flashes in different places to see which works best. Alternatively in the studio you could use tungsten lights (table lamps !) and move them about to get the light you want.
If you're outdoors then its either a ring flash, or for better modelling, a twin flash set-up that you'll need, e.g.here
If you're outdoors then its either a ring flash, or for better modelling, a twin flash set-up that you'll need, e.g.here
simpo two said:
More light means smaller aperture and greater depth of field as with everything else.
Hey, I said that!
I know but having seen so many of Steve's amateur shots
I thought it would need emphasising ! I didn't mean it Steve, honest !
Please talk to me !
Pretty please !!
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