Question Light for night macros

[pansbjorne]

Been greatly enjoying macro mode on my TG-6. There were so many awesome critters at night but the base flash didn't really seem to get the job done.

Any recommendations for a first light to pick up? Should I even consider video lights or just stick with strobe?

 

[Searcaigh]

Try the BackScatter MiniStrobe

 

[Hector1959]

Been greatly enjoying macro mode on my TG-6. There were so many awesome critters at night but the base flash didn't really seem to get the job done. Any recommendations for a first light to pick up? Should I even consider video lights or just stick with strobe?

Been greatly enjoying macro mode on my TG-6. There were so many awesome critters at night but the base flash didn't really seem to get the job done. Any recommendations for a first light to pick up? Should I even consider video lights or just stick with strobe?

 

[TylerG.]

Here is a pretty good all-round macro/video light, also won't break the bank

PV10S (1,200 lumens) - Budget MACRO Video Light

The PV10S is a nice little light that can be used for macro photography, focusing, soft lighting, and frame filling. The lower output video light is small and compact, and we typically attach it to our hot shoe mount for assisting with illuminating the foreground subject. Using a softer light...

scubalampusa.com

 

[pansbjorne]

Here is a pretty good all-round macro/video light, also won't break the bank

PV10S (1,200 lumens) - Budget MACRO Video Light

The PV10S is a nice little light that can be used for macro photography, focusing, soft lighting, and frame filling. The lower output video light is small and compact, and we typically attach it to our hot shoe mount for assisting with illuminating the foreground subject. Using a softer light...

scubalampusa.com

Definitely more budget friendly. Is there a way to attach it to the camera and is this any different than your typical dive torch?

 

[tursiops]

Try the BackScatter MiniStrobe

Yes, the MF-1 (original, with 18650 battery) or the MF-2 9with 21700 battery).
Forget vido lights; all he small critters run away with a constant-on light.

 

[TylerG.]

Definitely more budget friendly. Is there a way to attach it to the camera and is this any different than your typical dive torch?

yes, it comes with a standard-sized ball joint that screws directly into the light.
And yes, compared to the typical dive torches the beam angle of the light is much wider I believe 70 degrees compared to typical 20ish. This means it doesn't punch through the water like a normal light, but it gives a much softer light spread, which is what you need for any type of photography/videography, especially macro.

 

[lexvil]

Orca torch 530v has a snoot which can do a good job with the tiny critters.

 

[Blackcrusader]

Been greatly enjoying macro mode on my TG-6. There were so many awesome critters at night but the base flash didn't really seem to get the job done. Any recommendations for a first light to pick up? Should I even consider video lights or just stick with strobe?

I use two Big Blue VL4200P video lights. I like to take macro video and photo's. I am happy with my photo's and video.
DIY tray and my old Go Pro in the dry port. Sometimes my video lights on lowest power setting enough for the camera to focus but then it uses the flash as set on Auto.

 

[Blackcrusader]

This was with the video lights on low power but the camera used the flash. Was day dive but at 32m depth on a wall where no sunlight was present, just a dark shadow.