Macro Flashes

[JokerGirl]

Does anyone on here use a macro flash with their camera? I'm talking about the type that mount on to the front of the lens.

My local camera shop is having a 20% off all flashes sale, and I was looking at getting either the Promaster Digital Macro Flash or the Canon one.

I was wondering, though, how do they do with taking photos through the glass of tanks. I got thinking that it would only be practical as long as the lens is right up against the tank, otherwise you would end up with relfection.

I'd really like a flash for my Rebel XTi, and the girl said the macro flash would be great since they aren't as bright.

 

["Umm fish?"]

Brightness isn't what gives you glare. It's the angle from the flash to the glass to the lens. A less bright flash gives you a glare that isn't burnt out by quite as much. I have the Canon twin light. I love it. You can point the flashes away from the from of the lens by 20-30 degrees, so glare is less of a problem than you'd think. Plus, you can unmount them from the bracket at a touch of a button and that way point them any way you'd like.

They also have focusing lamps that are worth the price of admission if you get up past 1x.