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Reefer Addict
03-11-2005, 9:18 PM
Quick questions. Will this ringlight have any compatibility issues with a D70? Does anyone have any personal experience with this flash?

Thanks!
Reefer Addict
03-11-2005, 9:22 PM
Should also state that I am thinking of using it with a Nikon Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens.
hir0
03-11-2005, 10:29 PM
it will work, but only in maual mode. that means no ttl metering. you might want to consider the Sigma EM-140 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=352443&is=REG), which is i-ttl compatible. another thing i would like to add, is that ringflashes tend to create very flat lighting. so depending on your application, i would take that into consideration. what are you planning for your 105mm nikkor?
Reefer Addict
03-12-2005, 3:16 AM
I was thinking of initially using the 105mm nikor for macro pic's. I don't have experience with the use of a ringlight flash. Does a ring light flash really make that much of a difference in macro photography?
Ibn
03-12-2005, 3:07 PM
Any sort of lighting makes a difference in photography. It'll allow you to take pictures when conditions are less than ideal (overcast sky, creating shadows, etc.). I almost bought the same ringflash awhile back, but then did some more research. As Hir0 said, the major drawback to it is that it creates very flat lighting.

Instead, I picked up a SB-800 speedlight instead. It's actually less expensive and more versatile (can be used either on the hotshoe, as remotes, or mounted on macro brackets). Here are some macro pictures that I took yesterday after work with the speedlight on the hotshoe.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2921.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2925.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2927.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2938.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2942.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2944.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/Onei/Flowers/_DSC2949.jpg
Reefer Addict
03-12-2005, 3:17 PM
lbn-Thanks for the suggestion and the pic's! I am all for versatility.

Looks as if I will start reseaching/learning about the SB-800...

Thanks again.