Ring flash: build or buy? - Page 2

Freddy Flash · 05-11-2009, 08:45 PM

Hell, I didn't even go that far. I was literally laying on the ground with the umbrella laying to the side of the photos. But that's a good idea, thank you. I never would have thought about it.

sabesh · 05-29-2009, 01:05 PM

Pricey (USD $300), yet compact option:

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/03...ing-flash.html

richy240 · 05-29-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabesh

Pricey (USD $300), yet compact option:

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/03...ing-flash.html

Yeah, I saw that a while back... The price tag is what made me start researching DIY rigs.

xal · 02-02-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabesh

Pricey (USD $300), yet compact option:

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/03...ing-flash.html

Got one of these from China, waiting for it to be shipped...and no it didn't cost me nowhere near $300. Just hoping it'll work since they said it's for the speedlite 430EX and i forgot that i have the 420 EX instead...hopefully the heads are the same size...otherwise i'll feel silly!

EDIT: Got it today, didn't get a chance to test it too much but i did put it on the flash and it seems the flash head is a tad small, so i guess the 420 is smaller than the 430. It still works if i tighten it, but i'll have to purchase a 430EXII in the near future for full effect probably.

tiny103 · 04-25-2011, 04:26 PM

ive been oogling this lately:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/me...g-review-12052

seems to be only available in europe at the moment - im heading there this summer so i might go pick one up since it looks affordable.

howard · 04-26-2011, 07:33 PM

I have a Canon MT-24 flash. It's useful for macro's and it can be used to create some interesting effects since the flash is right next to your lens.

It's very specialized so I don't use it that often. Especially since I sold my 100mm macro (I still have a 50mm).

04-25-2011, 04:26 PM	#20
tiny103 My lens is bigger Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 356	ive been oogling this lately: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/me...g-review-12052 seems to be only available in europe at the moment - im heading there this summer so i might go pick one up since it looks affordable. __________________ Have: D300, DX Nikkor 18-200 /f3.5-5.6, Nikkor 50mm 1.4D, Nikon 10.5mm /f2.8 fisheye, Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G Nikon MB-D80 Battery Grip, Nikon SB-800 Speedlight, Nikon ML-L3 Remote Controller, and Nikon MC-DC1 Remote Cord Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, Panasonic 20mm f1.7 Need: Nikon 85mm /f1.4D, Want: D400 (whenever it comes out) Dreaming about: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

04-26-2011, 07:33 PM	#21
howard Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 198	I have a Canon MT-24 flash. It's useful for macro's and it can be used to create some interesting effects since the flash is right next to your lens. It's very specialized so I don't use it that often. Especially since I sold my 100mm macro (I still have a 50mm). __________________ My reviews: EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro \| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM \| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM \| Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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05-11-2009, 08:45 PM	#16
Freddy Flash Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,445	Hell, I didn't even go that far. I was literally laying on the ground with the umbrella laying to the side of the photos. But that's a good idea, thank you. I never would have thought about it.

05-29-2009, 01:05 PM	#17
sabesh Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 636	Pricey (USD $300), yet compact option: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/03...ing-flash.html