Greenhorn Needs Help!

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I wish I had some way to demo between a ring flash and the r1 c1. I read somewhere that the "stereo" type flash of the r1 c1 will cast less shadow. Budget is a problem, so I can not afford to make too many mistakes.

As stated in a previous post, 17th and 18th century leather goods and several small items that need detail to be shown on a website.

Since nothing is moving, you could go with a ring light instead of a ring flash - much cheaper. Check ebay.

The ring will definately cast less shadow than a twin flash at very close distances.

Sharp= lens. Look at good macro lenses in the 90-120mm range. Don't forget third party like Sigma.

Here is a strawberry from about 8-10 inches (if I remember right) using only a homemade lightbox and three florescent shop lights - <$40 total.



Keep asking questions and read the answers carefully.

TF