Using Rogue Flashbender for Macro Photography

Jan 26, 2014
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While shooting in the macro focusing range, it is advisable to never use wide open shots. The purpose behind this is to bring everything into focus for any kind of aperture range, since you're already focusing at such close proximity to the particular object in question. For this very reason, it is imperative to stop down the lens while shooting within the macro focusing range.

It is also necessary that you shoot with a flash in this range in order to perfect the shot in the very first attempt and to also drastically cut down on the effort spent during post-production. The best way to do this is to set the camera mode to TTL and attach it with a rogue flashbender which easily hovers over the object needed to be captured. This type of flash output eventually captures the subject in resplendent soft light and is perfect for certain kinds of shots, like when you want to take a serene photograph of a pair of wedding rings.

Rogue flashbenders are specifically available as large and small, positionable reflectors; the large and small diffusion panels for those reflectors, and the small flexible bounce card. Such benders are ideal for portable hot type flashes, whether it be scorching sunlight, dim sunlight, bright shade or heavy shade conditions. In other words, rogue flashbenders are best suited for exterior shoots.

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Photo Credits - Cloe-Patra (Deviant Art)

Different external conditions require varied adjustments of flashbender settings. For instance, while shooting in a hot and sunny environment, it is prudent to avoid shaded locations. Therefore, the flash output needs to be adjusted to an optimum level for combating the glowing sunlight and achieving a uniform exposure with a clear blue sky in the background.

On the other hand; while shooting in a bright or open shaded space, a minimum degree of direction can be brought about with the flash since the exposure is automatically reduced to just the right amount because of the brightly shaded area.

Another important piece of trivia that needs to be remembered is that just like any other shot with any other kind of flash, the best possible method of attaining stupendous outputs in any lighting scenario is by working with the manual settings of the rogue flashbender and the camera. Depending heavily on automatic controls would result in sloppy and mediocre outcomes. Applying the flash and camera setting on your own and planning the shoot meticulously are the only ways of facilitating high quality photography, irrespective of the environment and lighting conditions.

Rogue flashbenders can effortlessly adapt to any situation and the entire setup function well in tandem. Furthermore, they are very user-friendly and can be fixed and removed with extreme efficiency and superior speed. They are known to conveniently bend and stay in any given position for long periods. The large and small flexible reflectors, along with their diffusion panels, have the ability to be plied and applied in a slew of diverse ways. All types of rogue flashbenders are compact, relatively simple to pack and haul around, and ultimately make a valuable addition to your camera kit.

Featured Image - Photo Credits - Christophe Kiciak

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