ring light
May 16, 2019 14:42:21 #
I have never used one before (i don't do a lot of flash work), but i purchased one for my upcoming trip. Took some shots around the house to check it out.
put the unit on my 24-70 l lens and shot away.
I'm really impressed with the out come. M mode f8, 1/125, auto iso and ettl setting on the flash.
put the unit on my 24-70 l lens and shot away.
I'm really impressed with the out come. M mode f8, 1/125, auto iso and ettl setting on the flash.
lamp shade
May 16, 2019 15:37:35 #
May 16, 2019 16:08:53 #
Vietnam Vet wrote:
Which ring flash did you buy. I have the Paul C Buff and it’s huge
Sounds more like a "Beauty Dish"
May 16, 2019 16:12:01 #
i brought the Yongnuo yn14ex for $110, Canon's ring is around $500 and there are others for less then $50.
For what and how often i will use it; i think this will work just fine.
For what and how often i will use it; i think this will work just fine.
May 16, 2019 16:18:36 #
Yep. That is a smaller ring that attaches to the front of a lens and is battery powered. Max distance that it illuminates isn't very far. The Buff unit is more akin to a "Beauty dish" even though they call it a "Ring Light" and plugs into an AC outlet..
https://www.paulcbuff.com/AlienBees-Ringflash.html
https://www.paulcbuff.com/AlienBees-Ringflash.html
May 16, 2019 22:14:13 #
May 16, 2019 22:21:14 #
Vietnam Vet wrote:
I have beauty dishes and the Buff unit in no way gives the results of a beauty dish
But, it isn't meant for shooting macro , especially in the field... As the website says. "Perfect for: Fashion, Portrait and Photo booth work"
May 16, 2019 22:44:43 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
But, it isn't meant for shooting macro , especially in the field... As the website says. "Perfect for: Fashion, Portrait and Photo booth work"
So? I didn't buy it for macro work and would never use a ring light for macro anyway. If I was going to use it for macro: it is such a bright light even on low power, I would set it up about 15-20' from what I was going to photograph. I have a battery for it so location work is not a problem.
May 17, 2019 08:33:26 #
Vietnam Vet wrote:
So? I didn't buy it for macro work and would never use a ring light for macro anyway. If I was going to use it for macro: it is such a bright light even on low power, I would set it up about 15-20' from what I was going to photograph. I have a battery for it so location work is not a problem.
The image the OP posted was a closeup, which is why I responded as I did....
May 17, 2019 12:38:02 #
May 17, 2019 12:50:04 #
You have never heard of a beauty dish ?
May 18, 2019 14:20:03 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
You have never heard of a beauty dish ?
Of course I have, that's why I was surprised by your response!
May 18, 2019 14:23:04 #
speters wrote:
Of course I have, that's why I was surprised by your response!
The poster( not the OP) was saying how large his was and that’s what prompted me to make the beauty dish comment.
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