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Nov 4, 2012 17:31:19   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
Hi gang! Does anybody use one of these? I'm thinking of ordering one and just want to know if it's worth while. Thanks!
Dave

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Nov 4, 2012 17:37:58   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
One what? No image; no name; no description.

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Nov 4, 2012 17:40:49   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
A ring flash, as in the title of this post. There are many on line for sale. The type that snap over the end of the lens. Kind of like the one on your avatar.

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Nov 4, 2012 17:45:14   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
Like this one.



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Nov 4, 2012 17:51:09   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
What camera & macro lens do you use? What speedlight do you own?

Ugly HedgeHog has a specialty section called True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html

One thread is called Macro Equipment Set-Ups (which emphasizes illumination sources), at
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html

To place Macro Forum on your UHH home page, you must subscribe here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/section_list.jsp .

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Nov 4, 2012 17:53:31   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
What camera & macro lens do you use? What speedlight do you own?


Nikon D90-24-85macro-Nikon /sb600 flash.

Dave

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Nov 4, 2012 18:08:39   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
Thanks I'll check out the macro section.

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Nov 4, 2012 18:08:59   #
Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio
 
Not a bad looking flash...where can you find one? I did a quick search and found some interesting purse's.

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Nov 4, 2012 18:19:46   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
The Macro forum is quite interesting. I'll get a little deeper into it tomorrow. Meanwhile, I'm going to order the flash that I posted the picture of.

Thanks for the links and for the help.

Dave

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Nov 4, 2012 18:20:28   #
relie Loc: Western Massachusetts
 
Bret wrote:
Not a bad looking flash...where can you find one? I did a quick search and found some interesting purse's.


I found it on e-bay.

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Nov 5, 2012 05:57:06   #
donnz Loc: Auckland, New Zealand
 
interesting as to how it attaches to the lens

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Nov 5, 2012 06:09:26   #
Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK
 
Ring Flashes are ideal for close-up work as they give light all around the subject. Some simply reflect the light from a flash around a ring and out while proper ones - similar to those in the photo from relie - can often be controlled to give surround light or light from one side or the other or perhaps a strong light one side and a weaker one on the others. They used to be mega money and only for the professional pocket but now the Chinese are selling some on EBay for about £20! I don't know how good they are. I doubt they would suit a professional photographer but may be more than suitable for the odd few close-up photos on a limited budget and cheap enough as an exploratory foray into the world of macro..

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Nov 5, 2012 07:02:19   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Crwiwy wrote:
Ring Flashes are ideal for close-up work as they give light all around the subject. Some simply reflect the light from a flash around a ring and out while proper ones - similar to those in the photo from relie - can often be controlled to give surround light or light from one side or the other or perhaps a strong light one side and a weaker one on the others. They used to be mega money and only for the professional pocket but now the Chinese are selling some on EBay for about £20! I don't know how good they are. I doubt they would suit a professional photographer but may be more than suitable for the odd few close-up photos on a limited budget and cheap enough as an exploratory foray into the world of macro..
Ring Flashes are ideal for close-up work as they g... (show quote)

There is another type that has no flash of its own. It uses the flash on the camera to direct th light to the ring. I think Nikonian72 has one like that.

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Nov 5, 2012 07:07:32   #
Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Crwiwy wrote:
Ring Flashes are ideal for close-up work as they give light all around the subject. Some simply reflect the light from a flash around a ring and out while proper ones - similar to those in the photo from relie - can often be controlled to give surround light or light from one side or the other or perhaps a strong light one side and a weaker one on the others. They used to be mega money and only for the professional pocket but now the Chinese are selling some on EBay for about £20! I don't know how good they are. I doubt they would suit a professional photographer but may be more than suitable for the odd few close-up photos on a limited budget and cheap enough as an exploratory foray into the world of macro..
Ring Flashes are ideal for close-up work as they g... (show quote)


There is another type that has no flash of its own. It uses the flash on the camera to direct th light to the ring. I think Nikonian72 has one like that.


I did actually cover that when I wrote - 'Some simply reflect the light from a flash around a ring '. Personally I would rather have the proper electronic ring flash which is made for the job and will have more control.
quote=Crwiwy Ring Flashes are ideal for close-up ... (show quote)

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Nov 5, 2012 07:21:29   #
skidooman Loc: Minnesota
 
I use one, it's a Canon. I will say it works well, but it is overpriced.

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