anyone ever use one of these for macro?

[back alley]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350359564380&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_6292wt_1146

i just ordered one for use on my g1 with the little oly 35/3.5 macro lens...

[back alley]

nobody? eh?

well, i'm glad it's dirt cheap so playing with it wont be an economic burder ;)

[david.elliott]

I do plenty of macro work with my e-p2, but I've never used a flash for it let alone that one. :)

Let us know how it works out.

[kxl]

I've used a ring flash in the past and did not care for it. The lighting from it tends to appear flat.

I use a Nikon R1 these days and swear by it.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4804/R1-Wireless-Close-Up-Speedlight-System.html

[dfatty]

never used one but a couple of folks over at POTN seem to like their ebay ring flashes:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=905159

[back alley]

thanks dean, mine has a different name but it's the same unit.
i think it will be just fine to play with.