NATURAL LIGHT VERSUS RING FLASH. Macro Woodland Photography.

I take an old Ring flash into some woodland to compare Natural Light and Ring Flash light. I show you the raw files followed by the processed files. The video will give you an idea if the Ring Flash approach is for you or Natural light looks better. I will give you my verdict with a summary at the end of the video.
My KIT
Nikon D850
Nikon 24-70 f2.8
Nikon 14-24 f2.8
Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM (Nikon Fit) C Lens
Nikon 60mm macro f2.8
K and F magnetic lens cap.
K and F magnetic lens filter kit CPL, ND1000 , UV.
K and F ND8 Magnetic Lens Filter.
For Video recording.
DJI MIC 2x2 with 2 DJI Lav mics.
DJI Pocket Osmo 3
Nikon Z30 with 16-50 3.5-6.3
FeiyuTech SCORP Mini 3-Axis Gimbal
Rode wirless go.
DJI Mini 2 drone.
Tripods.
Benro Mach3 Tripod Series 4 Aluminium.
Benro B3 Triple Action Ballhead.
SMALLRIG 62inch carbon fibre tripod AP-20.
K and F Geared Head.
Software used.
ADOBE Lighroom classic.
ADOBE photoshop.
Nikon capture NX 2.
For video editing.
Pinnacle Studio 26 Ultimate

[@EddieSkelson]

It's great to see you in the woods with your express knob and trying out your ring. Good on yer mate.

[@craig.yates_photography4907]

Yeah Ring flash does sound like something quite painful. You cannot beat a good express knob Mr Skelson. 🤣🤣

[@tuftyhill]

😂

[@tuftyhill]

Hi Craig I also have a Ring Flash similar to yours and I've never actually used it out in the field mainly because as you said it's bulky etc. I have since bought an LCD panel (Neewer I think) very affordable and can be hand held or hot shoe mounted. I've not used this yet either but hoping to give it a try out in the field soon

[@craig.yates_photography4907]

Hi Paul, a portable panel will be the way to go. Using hand held will give the best creative control of the light. I will have a look at Neewer, there seem to be hundreds to choose from, fortunately the prices won't break the bank. Thank you for watching.

[@paulcooper9187]

I had both those macro lenses. The 105, I still have, and it does a Stirling job, when I use it with my D800. It offers so much more flexibility . Interesting to see how you go with your test

[@craig.yates_photography4907]

Hi Paul, It's super sharp and the bokeh is nice and smooth as well. testing soon. Thank you for watching.

[@d.s1014]

Never liked Ring Flash but separate 2 ring flash( right - left ) with diffuser make a great result for macro

[@craig.yates_photography4907]

Hi DS. I will have a look at that. Thank you for watching.

[@kevinruston3285]

Ring flash seems to give a flat light , I had a blue Peter afternoon and cut up a pringle tube , a yogurt pot , hot glue gun , any old flash seems to fit up the end and hay presto , i have a handy macro flash set up . A bit of tin foil as a reflector if needed. Try it out doesn't cost anything, plus you can eat the pringles while you're at it 😂 Sour cream and onion are the best 😂

[@craig.yates_photography4907]

Hi Kevin, That sounds like a good idea. I'm a salt n vinegar man. I imagine that the set up would only last one shoot, which would require heavy consumption of Pringles in order to generate the Tubes. Which sound even better. 🤣 Thank you for watching.