Posted by Xespok on 18-11-2007 23:35
#17
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
ring flash turn the light in someway "hard". more darker... :S
the better is to have a very good diffuser. :)
With MPE I will not use ring flash.
I also got a SLR with a 105mm Sigma Macro and a Ring flash. Right now I am experimenting with it. I also found that many times the flash is too hard, particularly in low light situations, and when the TTL program can not judge the light conditions right.
I think it is a good idea to set the flash intendisty to -1. It consistently gives better results, it is much easier to compensate for low light in photoshop than get rid of overexposure.
I think I'll try to attach a sheet of fine paper or a greyish foil on the top of the flash to get a more diffused light. I think it will do the job. I'll experiment around with the flash in winter.