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Using a RingFlash

Here’s a video tutorial from photolearn.co.uk Not brilliant quality but there’s some useful info and some examples showing how to photograph models with a ringflash. [youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yhNBDO_xe0w[/youtube]

What is a ringflash?

A ringflash, also sometimes called a macro flash, is a flash gun with a tube that’s doughnut or circular (ring) shaped. It is usually larger than the diameter of the camera’s lens and is positioned in front of the lens so you shoot through the centre of the circular tube. The benefit in doing this […]

Pentax AF160FC auto macro flash

Pentax have developed a new Pentax AF160FC dedicated auto macro flash. This ring flash unit ties in with the automatic exposure control system of Pentax digital SLR cameras making it easier to shoot advanced close-up photography. The AF160FC’s main features include: uniform lighting to minimise unwanted shadows, making it useful for close-up subjects. It has […]