Advice needed on Ring light purchase
Apr 28, 2012 21:28:54 #
Im in the market for a ring light, and though I want a good product, I dont want to over purchase with something that is far in excess of my needs. Im particularly interested in getting really good photos of smaller insects and spiders. I use a Canon 40D, and Canon ring lights may cost over 500 dollars, while other brands with fewer bells and whistles are available for a fraction of that.
Ive watched in amazement and tremendous admiration as a number of you post photos that I can only DREAM of taking, and you do it with sometimes bizarre looking equipment youve rigged yourself that would make Rube Goldberg proud. Any advice here will be greatly appreciated.
Ive watched in amazement and tremendous admiration as a number of you post photos that I can only DREAM of taking, and you do it with sometimes bizarre looking equipment youve rigged yourself that would make Rube Goldberg proud. Any advice here will be greatly appreciated.
Apr 28, 2012 21:31:40 #
Might ask this over on the Macro Page also. These guys do the type of photography your talking about, maybe they can help
Apr 28, 2012 21:38:43 #
What speedlight do you use with your Canon 40D?
I use a $30 O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment on my standard Nikon speedlight.
Read more here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html#511426
I use a $30 O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment on my standard Nikon speedlight.
Read more here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html#511426
O-Flash Attachment
Apr 28, 2012 22:02:44 #
I just looked and apparently they don't make one for 430 ex2 on a 7d. At least I couldn't fin it. If this is the case I may have to pop for a 580.
Apr 28, 2012 22:52:06 #
2. Smartflash 46N with circle lens ring - $139.00
Comes with screw on rings to make circle flash match your lens size.
Sarge
Comes with screw on rings to make circle flash match your lens size.
Sarge
Apr 29, 2012 01:23:51 #
sarge69 wrote:
Sarge, Please share a few macro examples.Smartflash 46N with circle lens ring - $139.00. Comes with screw on rings to make circle flash match your lens size.
Apr 29, 2012 01:27:57 #
gmcase wrote:
Not so fast!I just looked and apparently they don't make one for 430 ex2 on a 7d. At least I couldn't fin it. If this is the case I may have to pop for a 580.
Is this your speedlight? http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_ii
I found this on eBay:
MODEL: F165
NIKON SB800 + D700 / D3 / D3X / D2X
CANON 430EX/430EX II + 50D 40D 30D 20D 10D 5D 5D Mark II
Is the 7D the same physical size as 5D or 10D?
Apr 29, 2012 06:35:24 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
sarge69 wrote:
Sarge, Please share a few macro examples.Smartflash 46N with circle lens ring - $139.00. Comes with screw on rings to make circle flash match your lens size.
I will as soon as temps go above 35/40 degrees again so I can go outside. LOL
Sarge
Apr 29, 2012 08:22:07 #
sarge69 wrote:
2. Smartflash 46N with circle lens ring - $139.00
Comes with screw on rings to make circle flash match your lens size.
Sarge
Comes with screw on rings to make circle flash match your lens size.
Sarge
I also use this Smartflash 46 mostly with my 105mm Micro Nikkor with wonderful results. Picked it up new for under $100 a few years ago after it was mentioned in Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Close-up Photography". It works with TTL so very easy to use.
I would also try the O-Flash attachment mentioned by Nikonian72 (if you already have a decent external flash) before I purchased a high-dollar one.
Apr 29, 2012 08:31:57 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=gmcase I just looked and apparently they do... (show quote)
The 7D is indeed the same physical size as the 5D ( not sure about the 10D )
Apr 29, 2012 08:36:51 #
I was in the same predicament a few months back and figured out I really didn't need a "flash" to provide extra lighting.
I used a circular piece of 1/4 inch plywood, cut a round hole in it and added tabs to I can use a rubber band around my lens shade and added about 20 small LEDs.
After wiring them together, I connected the final wire to a 9V battery and added a small rheostat and an ON / OFF switch.
About $10 later, I can use this gadget to illuminate ( and vary the light intensity ) my subject without creating any heat.
A 9V battery will last weeks if not months as LEDs draw very little current.
I used a circular piece of 1/4 inch plywood, cut a round hole in it and added tabs to I can use a rubber band around my lens shade and added about 20 small LEDs.
After wiring them together, I connected the final wire to a 9V battery and added a small rheostat and an ON / OFF switch.
About $10 later, I can use this gadget to illuminate ( and vary the light intensity ) my subject without creating any heat.
A 9V battery will last weeks if not months as LEDs draw very little current.
Apr 29, 2012 09:54:29 #
Jerry Green
Loc: Huntsville, AL
[quote=Turbo]I was in the same predicament a few months back and figured out I really didn't need a "flash" to provide extra lighting.
I used a circular piece of 1/4 inch plywood, cut a round hole in it and added tabs to I can use a rubber band around my lens shade and added about 20 small LEDs.
After wiring them together, I connected the final wire to a 9V battery and added a small rheostat and an ON / OFF switch.
Please post a photo of this set up, it sounds interesting.
I used a circular piece of 1/4 inch plywood, cut a round hole in it and added tabs to I can use a rubber band around my lens shade and added about 20 small LEDs.
After wiring them together, I connected the final wire to a 9V battery and added a small rheostat and an ON / OFF switch.
Please post a photo of this set up, it sounds interesting.
Apr 29, 2012 10:18:35 #
Just bought O Flash F155. Have SpeedLight SB-600
and D7000. Did i choose correct O flash for my combo?
and D7000. Did i choose correct O flash for my combo?
Apr 29, 2012 10:52:59 #
Modoc 8BBL. wrote:
Just bought O Flash F155. Have SpeedLight SB-600
and D7000. Did i choose correct O flash for my combo?
and D7000. Did i choose correct O flash for my combo?
If I understand the O Flash correctly, you measure the distance between the center of the lens to the flash. I got the F165 for my D7000 and SB-800. Might want to check out the O Flash web page for details. This fits but I haven't had time to use it yet. The F155 would be 155mm while the F165 is 165mm. BTW I have a Sigma ring flash that I have used and it works well with my Nikon 105mm Macro, comes with adapters that attach to the lens and is TTL metering compatible.
I got the O Flash because of Nikonian72 advise and his results speak for themselves!!
Apr 29, 2012 11:15:00 #
Thanks mawyatt,Nikonian72 advice is also why i bought.
Just bought VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G that's why was looking
for ring light. O Flash will be here Monday.Fingers are crossed.
Just bought VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G that's why was looking
for ring light. O Flash will be here Monday.Fingers are crossed.
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