DC1000 - are two strobes really necessary?

[ewaiea]

I have the DC1000 Elite kit with the wide angle lense and on external strobe/flash. I am considering getting a second strobe for an upcoming trip to Papua New Guinea, much of what I'll be shooting will be macro and am wondering if two strobes is really necessary.....what do y'all think?

My understanding is that when having two strobes, usually only one is used when shooting macro and both are used when going wide angle.....perhaps someone can educate me...

Thanks!

 

[Tim.]

Twin strobes will help get rid of harsh shadows.

 

[sabbath999]

Necessary? No. Nice? yes.