Flash for macro photography

[plastanka]

What is the best type of flash for macro photography (outside), ringlight, ringflash or normal flash that can be used for other things as well?

[Raikiri]

MT-E 24, it'll cost you though :p

[dfielder]

I've had some luck with the Cameron ring flash.
At CAD$ 200, it's a good buy.

[LordV]

Well I still use a bracket mounted, diffused normal flashgun for my shots.
Brian v.

[John_B]

plastanka,
I use my 580ex with an extension cord and it works great for even up to 5x macro photos, not to mention it also works great with all my other lenses ;)

[macro junkie]

id say if u have the money get the mt-24ex..if u dont 430ex on bracket will be fine..a lot harder to use tho..id know as iv used them both ;)..mt-24ex is silly price tho.
if u look at lordv shots his are 430ex and bracket homemade diffusers..lighten cant be any better..but its hard to use..takes alot of practice..the mt-24ex is easy..a kid could get a spot on exposure shot every time with it.if u go to my flickr gallery my high mag macro at 1:1 and past is taken with mt-24ex with gary fong puffer defuses

[Tony-S]

I use the Sigma EM-140 DG macro flash. Much less expensive than the Canon macro flashes.