Nikon Macro flash recomendations ?

[F1.2]

Hi People

About to delve into Macro for the first time , I use Nikon bodies , D3 D700 D750

I have one Macro lens , Its a Sigma 105 F2.8 macro

My dilemma is what flash kit do I use ?

Currently a £400 R1C1 in the adds and a Nissin MF-18

I require a kit that can be used indoors and out in the field , walk about , Very open minded on recomended kit , And I would prefer
to buy once and correct

Ta in advance

 

[F1.2]

Looks like i'm on my own with this

 

[alfbranch]

Allen
any flash with the right diffusion will do the job and maybe a flash bracket. So if you have a flash already it can be used.

Look here
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/show-us-your-macro-rig.132158/unread

Here is a version with a £60 Nissin

EM1 sigma 105 Mk11 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Same flash on a bracket with a cable

Macro-rig by Alf Branch, on Flickr

 

[F1.2]

SAMTIAN 48 Macro LED Ring Flash Light RF-550D Includes 4 pcs Diffusers and 8 pcs Adapter Rings

One of these on order for £26 , may do the job , Time will tell

Or plan 2 , what you have

Thanks

 

[Graham]

Hi,
I use a Voking VK800 I think it`s a copy of a Nikon flash tbh, I use it in TTL mode on a D500 and it does the job well and has a fast recycle time, Cheapo diffuser connected to it.
Sorry no pic of this setup.

 

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I use an off camera Nissin Di700 with a wireless trigger

Les

 

[GardenersHelper]

Same flash on a bracket with a cable


Macro-rig by Alf Branch, on Flickr

What is the bracket Alf? (I'm wondering if it is purchasable or one that you made.)

 

[alfbranch]

What is the bracket Alf? (I'm wondering if it is purchasable or one that you made.)

It is a cheap one that is OK but it moves frequently so I am not reomending it.
I have moved to an Olympus twin flash system

 

[GardenersHelper]

It is a cheap one that is OK but it moves frequently so I am not reomending it.
I have moved to an Olympus twin flash system

OK. Thanks.