flash recomendations

[bs0604]

I would like to order a flash or pair of flashes for my camera/extension tube/microscope objective system. I read about Godox as being good quality and reasonably priced. Any specific models you would recommend in view of having to take a series of stacked shots six seconds apart (to allow settling). Obviously the flashes need to have fairly quick cycle times and be able to hold a charge for a series of 100 to 200 shots.

[Deanimator]

I would like to order a flash or pair of flashes for my camera/extension tube/microscope objective system. I read about Godox as being good quality and reasonably priced. Any specific models you would recommend in view of having to take a series of stacked shots six seconds apart (to allow settling). Obviously the flashes need to have fairly quick cycle times and be able to hold a charge for a series of 100 to 200 shots.

Since you're in Florida, I'd recommend Flashpoint, which is Adorama branded Godox.

What's your budget? If you can afford them, these are great:

https://www.adorama.com/fplfs300b.html
They're a lot better than conventional flashes for big stacks.

I have a couple, and with my 4x and 10x rig, I've only used one so far. You'll need a transmitter for your camera. The receiver is built into the unit.

[bs0604]

Thanks very helpful. Fortunately my budget is flexible. I notice on the Adorama site that Flashpoint comes in different powers, the more powerful being more expensive. Should I get the more powerful version or are the weaker ones adequate for this type of work? Also do you use a diffuser or bounce the light off a white board or ceiling?

[mawyatt]

Thanks very helpful. Fortunately my budget is flexible. I notice on the Adorama site that Flashpoint comes in different powers, the more powerful being more expensive. Should I get the more powerful version or are the weaker ones adequate for this type of work? Also do you use a diffuser or bounce the light off a white board or ceiling?

Been using these Adorama Studio 300 strobes over a year. I have 8 now and these are my workhorse strobes. I've never needed more that the 300WS, since I usually use 3 or more strobes and a light tent (or two), and/or foam cup as diffusers (all have large light loss).

https://www.photomacrography.net/forum/ ... ht=adorama

Best,

[Deanimator]

Thanks very helpful. Fortunately my budget is flexible. I notice on the Adorama site that Flashpoint comes in different powers, the more powerful being more expensive. Should I get the more powerful version or are the weaker ones adequate for this type of work? Also do you use a diffuser or bounce the light off a white board or ceiling?

I've only used mine for vertical macro so far.

I've just used various versions of the foam cup diffuser, including cutting a couple apart and gluing them back together.