Ring flash -UPDATE

[Zen56]

anyone recommend a reasonably priced ring flash for macro. Dedicated canon ones too expensive for me !!

 

[Dave in Wales]

anyone recommend a reasonably priced ring flash for macro. Dedicated canon ones too expensive for me !!

Have you checked.......http://www.ffordes.com for Canon ones.

 

[mikew]

Be careful if you buy the ebay type,as often they are low powered led ring lights not ring flash.

 

[blakester]

Have you had a look at the Orbis Ringflash?
It's essentially a modifier which fits onto most flash/speed lights.
I am not sure if this is suitable for macro but it's certainly worth a look.

 

[mikew]

Perhaps you could come up with an adaption along these lines.

http://orionmystery.blogspot.com.au/2010/12/more-macro-rigs.html

 

[Zen56]

Thanks guys, will have a look at your suggestions

 

[mike_6480]

I've recently bought one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skyblue-MK-...d=1444218653&sr=8-3&keywords=ring+flash+meike

I got it via bespoke offers beat my price:
https://www.bespokeoffers.co.uk/consumer/beatmyprice/

Cost about £45.


Excellent output, particularly for the price

 

[Zen56]

Work in progress, better than ring flash??

 

[blakester]

I'd say thats more a snoot that a ring flash Gary.
If it gets you results then good on you

 

[Zen56]

yes definitely not a ring flash, most seem to think a flash and diffuser is better. just need to play about with some different materials for the diffusion.
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[dizidav]

Somebody should start a Pringles tube flash modifier thread.

 

[mikew]

I have used this type of foam as a diffuser,you find it all over the place.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4mm-Jiffy...50-per-pack-/120804466340?hash=item1c2081dea4

 

[Graham W]

Doesn't a Pringles tube come with a free opaque diffuser? You know, the lid.

 

[mikeysaling]

I have just purchased a meike mk-14ext which is great except the adapter rings are plastic !! I've already cross threaded a couple - anyone know where I can purchase metal adapters or filter rings with no filter so I can make these plastic things manageable

 

[Gremlin]

I have just purchased a meike mk-14ext which is great except the adapter rings are plastic !! I've already cross threaded a couple - anyone know where I can purchase metal adapters or filter rings with no filter so I can make these plastic things manageable

Depending on the size needed step up/down rings should work fine, they are mainly used to fit filters to different size lenses

 

[steelydan]

I was considering one of the Godox Range of ring-flashes, i already have the Canon 24EX but wanted to have an alternative as i miss the 14ex ring-flash from Canon.


http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Godox-ML-150...363346?hash=item2ca31107d2:g:SLwAAOSwwbdWG6WV


Anyone have any experience with the Godox Ring-flash? I have a Godox Propac PB820 battery pack that now wont charge,as i think the cells have run out, have only used it a dozen times.

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

I'm not keen on ring flashes; never had great results with them. I'm currently setting up a macro rig for my X-T1. I've just bought these 3 to mount on a Yongnuo YN-560 IV Speedlight:

Phot-R Universal Studio Softbox

Godox SB1520

Godox SB2030

They're fairly cheap and will save me constructing some using empty ice cream cartons.

I've bought a Really Right Stuff BXT1 L-Bracket:

which I hope to be able to attach this double L-bracket to:

to mount the flash and diffuser over and down like this:

Also got this mini ball head for a little extra flexibility:

to give me a setup much like this:

I'll report back if it works how I expect!

 

[mikeysaling]

hey Gremlin - good suggestion - I've ordered a set of 18 pcs up/down not expensive so we'll see how we get on !! !

 

[steelydan]

Weight is the problem with too many attachments. Only if you intend handholding . looks a good system if the overall weight is balanced.