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Re: [OM] Ring flash or two flash setup for macro-photography?

Subject: Re: [OM] Ring flash or two flash setup for macro-photography?
From: "Thomas H. Hogan" <flzhgn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 1998 23:30:52 -0800
Dear Terry and Tracey:

The OM Ring flash really improved my photos in the 1:3 to 4:1 range!
I often use the Ring Flash in combination with a T32 on a bracket for
additonal light when I'm photographing insects outdoors.

Hank http://www.netcom.com/indexc.htm

Terry and Tracey wrote:
> 
> > With the OM system that I have - bellow, 50/3.5 macro and reverse
> > adapter, I like to venture into macro-photography. My question is: what
> > is the pro and con of a ring flash vs. a two flash setup (like two T32)?
> >
> > Appreciate sharing with me your experience and expertise!
> 
> I've done minimal macro flash. All with T32. If you use it, get the ND 
> filters.
> It's too powerful. John Shaw doesn't recomment ring flash as it gives a flat
> picture. But there are some instances when this is desirable.
> 
> Foxy
> 
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