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<blockquote data-quote="Clovishound" data-source="post: 829172" data-attributes="member: 50197"><p>I am using a Godox TT685 with an AK macro diffuser. I use the flash in manual mode and set the exposure by experience and trial and error. TTL works much of the time, but will need frequent compensation. I stick to manual as it is easier for me to control. I would suggest trying both TTL and manual and see which suits you. 1/200 sec is sync speed, so I usually have the camera at 1/180. I will occasionally lower the shutter speed in order to control the background exposure. Longer shutter speeds give brighter backgrounds. You just must be careful not to end up with ghost images if you go too low, or there is too much camera or subject movement. High speed sync will get you faster shutter speeds to lower background exposure, but HSS eats into your flash power.</p><p></p><p>If money is tight, extension tubes, an inexpensive flash, and a $10-15 small soft bos, or cloth diffuser that fits over the lens barrel will do the job just fine. An added benefit is that the flash and extension tubes can be a usable part of your kit, if you upgrade to a dedicated macro lens.</p><p></p><p>I shoot insects and small critters most of the time, so flash makes sense for me. I don't have to bother with a tripod and so can react quickly to the movements of these small creatures, and quickly position and reposition as necessary. The flash provides me with the capability of using small apertures, and low ISOs, as well as stopping motion with extremely fast light duration. Available light is often a better choice for stationary subjects such as flowers. A small scrim may be useful in those cases to fill in shadows, or even out lighting.</p><p></p><p>While not equipment related, another valuable addition to my macro shooting was planting a small wildflower lot in my backyard. Both of the pictures posted were shot there. I can wander out anytime I wish from mid spring to mid fall and find suitable subjects. I find it is also easy to learn the habits of many of the more frequent visitors. I can easily choose the time of day, weather, lighting etc for shooting with little to no preplanning. I will often just wander out back and see what is hopping, so to speak.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Clovishound, post: 829172, member: 50197"] I am using a Godox TT685 with an AK macro diffuser. I use the flash in manual mode and set the exposure by experience and trial and error. TTL works much of the time, but will need frequent compensation. I stick to manual as it is easier for me to control. I would suggest trying both TTL and manual and see which suits you. 1/200 sec is sync speed, so I usually have the camera at 1/180. I will occasionally lower the shutter speed in order to control the background exposure. Longer shutter speeds give brighter backgrounds. You just must be careful not to end up with ghost images if you go too low, or there is too much camera or subject movement. High speed sync will get you faster shutter speeds to lower background exposure, but HSS eats into your flash power. If money is tight, extension tubes, an inexpensive flash, and a $10-15 small soft bos, or cloth diffuser that fits over the lens barrel will do the job just fine. An added benefit is that the flash and extension tubes can be a usable part of your kit, if you upgrade to a dedicated macro lens. I shoot insects and small critters most of the time, so flash makes sense for me. I don't have to bother with a tripod and so can react quickly to the movements of these small creatures, and quickly position and reposition as necessary. The flash provides me with the capability of using small apertures, and low ISOs, as well as stopping motion with extremely fast light duration. Available light is often a better choice for stationary subjects such as flowers. A small scrim may be useful in those cases to fill in shadows, or even out lighting. While not equipment related, another valuable addition to my macro shooting was planting a small wildflower lot in my backyard. Both of the pictures posted were shot there. I can wander out anytime I wish from mid spring to mid fall and find suitable subjects. I find it is also easy to learn the habits of many of the more frequent visitors. I can easily choose the time of day, weather, lighting etc for shooting with little to no preplanning. I will often just wander out back and see what is hopping, so to speak. [/QUOTE]
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