Quote Originally Posted by Robert O'Toole View Post
Yes that set up could work as you suggest no doubt. Really the best set up would depend on your demands and more importantly what equipment you own.

Over the last 20 years and I went through many different levels of sophisticated macro set ups and you know what? I have come full circle. The set up that I use now that I absolutely love is very very similar to the one that I used over 20 years ago. I use a single wireless 4 ounce Nikon SBR200 with a small diffuser. The set up is simple, light, makes nice soft light and costs about $200.

Hope my advice helps.

Robert
Absolutely your advice helps! Thank you.

I haven't bought much to date: 40D, 16-35, 24-105, and the 100-400. Pending purchases are the 70-200 f/4 and the 180 macro; we have already discussed and discussed the issue of bodies.;)

On the macro side I will buying the 180; the light setup is totally open.

At the moment I have the Canon "toy" the 220EX; I am planning on buying the 580EX as it is the only Canon flash that can operate as a Master. the 430EX can operate as a slave but carrying two large flash units doesn't make sense. My understanding is that the 220EX will not operate as a wireless slave to the camera or to the 580EX. Does anyone know of a small wireless unit that will operate from a Canon camera either independently or in Master/Slave with the 580EX?

I certainly am not determined to spend money for the sake of spending money. The Canon Twin is $1300; if I can find a suitable Macro lighting system built around what I will already have - the 580EX - great!

As as aside, I know I am asking lots and lots of questions. I really appreciate everyone's patience. Hopefully in the near future when I am again mobile and recovered from this latest knee surgery I will be able to share "keepers" with you. :D