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From: jorge@genat.UUCP (Jorge Olenewa)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Macro photography with flash
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Date: Mon, 10-Feb-86 18:50:59 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 10 18:50:59 1986
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In article <154@hadron.UUCP> dkp@hadron.UUCP (David K. Purks) writes:
>
>I've been trying to do macro work using Canon equipment (A1) with a standard
>thyristor flash and have been achieving expected results - very under or
>over exposed pictures.  A salesman at a local photo shop suggested I buy
>a ML-1 macro flash (which, of course, they don't sell).  If anyone has
>experience using one I'd like to hear from you.  My other alternative is to
>abandon my Canon and buy a Nikon and take advantage of Nikon's TTL metering.
>If anyone has any suggestions or other information, your help would be
>appreciated.
>
>			   David Purks
>			   ...!seismo!hadron!dkp



One alternative is to use a flash such as the Vivitar 3500, 3700, 4600
5600 or 5700.  These flashes can be used in cameras that accept dedicated
flashes or not but they all accept the Vivitar MFS-1(?) macro flash
sensor that connects the flash sensor to a fiber optic cable which in
turn clips to the front of your lens or hood.  This allows you to get 
closer than two feet to the subject and get the exposure right all the
time.


			Jorge Olenewa
			Genamation Inc. Markham, Ont.  Canada