Flash Bracket or.....

Ring flash?

Which is the better and/or most cost effective route to go for someone just getting into Macro photography?

Thought about going with the Delta but I keep reading that it fails after several uses. Would like to keep costs to no more than $75 range if possible.

Thanks in advance for all suggestions.

I had the ring flash and always disliked it, seldom used it. I sold it last summer, got a bracket and flash gun + diffuser and I love it.

So one vote for bracket as far as I am concerned. You also get a flash that you can use in regular situations as well.

Martin

Flash bracket =)

flash ring if you're taking dental pics. Else, flash bracket.

Agree with above unless you want to invest in an MT-24 which is very expensive.
I still use a bracket mounted flash.
The Hakuba LH-1 ballhead bracket (Ebay) is reasonable but you still may need to replace the ballhead with a larger generic one.
Good DIY version here https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=813717
Brian v.

I purchased one of those ,mine was a steady burn not a flash and found it rather cumbersome to change the mounting ring when using a differnent diameter lens.The on camera life was only 45 minutes,however it could also be used with AC voltage by plugging into a household receptacle and could be used on the 6" tripod that came with it for aux lighting in a light box.Just a couple of pros and cons,,,,,,knowing this tho beforehand, I would not have purchased it.

dick