Macro ring flash for digital Dynax...

[drake336]

Hi folks, anyone knows which model of macro ring flash (Minolta or 3rd party, doesn't matter) is capable of TTL and ADI mode with the 7D / 5D series (like the 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D))?

The older models that I know of can probably only be used in manual mode like the old 5400HS / 3600HS which is really a pain...

Macro masters, inputs?

 

[Trigger Happy]

KM Macro ring flash 1200 or the twin unit 2400. but both will set you back a few hundred bucks. there're supposedly 3rd party ones out there at a fraction of the price although i've no idea if they'll work as well. try ebay.

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

the ring flash only have ttl.

 

[drake336]

I was thinking, the 1200 / 2400 were from the same generation as the 5400HS / 3600HS (non-D version), and those lose their TTL when used on the 5D/7D, won't it be the same for the macro flashes?

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

I was thinking, the 1200 / 2400 were from the same generation as the 5400HS / 3600HS (non-D version), and those lose their TTL when used on the 5D/7D, won't it be the same for the macro flashes?

hmm u dun say i also din notice, maybe later i go test...

 

[GENO]

I think there is no ADI metering on all the ring flashes, new or old. I did saw a cheaper version , mmmm SUNPAK? cost around $500 which is good for portiats and marcos at the same time as the mount is big! 72mm, if i remenber correctly.

 

[pai]

drake, you don't specifically want TTL or ADI or what, just as long as it has an auto setting instead of pure manual right?

i think the old minolta ring flashes can be used in auto mode, but you have to get a new controller... the one that mounts onto the flash hotshoe and is connected to the ring flash by cable...

very ex lor...

 

[drake336]

just as i thought... other option is Sigma EM-140 DG, somehow I think that not cheap too...

Ebay have Phoenix / Vivitar ones selling at US$75, think that's as cheap as can be liao...

 

[Trigger Happy]

the KM brochure for the 5D lists the 1200 and 2400 (plus controller of course) as add-on components so i assume metering is still possible.

 

[sulhan]

Hiee Pals....


As long as you use the ring flash 1200 with the new controller you get ttl as the controller allows double triggering.

New flashes like the 3600/5600 and the new controller for the 1200 or the 2400 include retriggering device that allows the flash to double trigger for pre-flash metering...