The Flashpoint Extreme Close-Up Positioning Adapter for MF12 Macro Flash is an essential accessory for the Flashpoint MF-12 Macro Flash strobe components to create beautifully accurate macro lighting. Aimed correctly, the flash hits the object instead of glancing above and creating harsh shadows, negating the beauty of the MF-12. The axis tilt slopes toward a very close subject delivers parallax correct lighting. The small MF-12 flash depends on the Cold Shoe Adapters to interface with the ring to travel in a flexible fashion about the lens. Angle the flash head correctly, and the ring of fire rules.Macro photography has never had a creative lighting tool with such proficiency as the Flashpoint MF-12 Macro Flash. The flexible design of the flash encourages discovery in the world of close-ups, enhancing the photographer's craft with R2 hands-free convenience for animals and plants, food, jewellery, as well as dental and medical images. MF-12 is the next level in macro photography lighting.