RingFlash Resource

There are many brand names past and present that make or have made ring flash. Here’s a selection off the top of my head. I’m sure there are many more ringflash manufacturers that I’ve forgotten to include. Let me know. Alfa Alien Bee Bowens Briese Broncolor Canon Centon Cokin Digi-Slave Elicar Elinchrom Hasselblad Hensel Lencarta […]

The conventional portable ringflash is a single tube flash with an even output. The flash usually has one or two auto settings and a guide number of around 12 (ISO100/m). The portable ringflash attaches to the camera lens’ filter thread. The batteries are housed in the flash at the base of the unit. The next […]

There’s a review of the Alien Bees ABR800 Ringflash on Studio Lighting.net. Bill concludes in his verdict that The ABR800 really meets it’s objective of being an affordable, lightweight alternative to the higher end products on the market. In my opinion, the unit sacrifices nothing in the areas of output or quality While Ed goes […]

I found this useful video on youtube where New York photographer John Ricard, along with Artistic Curves model, Sasha, explains how to use a Ringflash. It’s well worth a look. [youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wNND7a80EEU[/youtube]

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]

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 […]

Paolo Valentini reviews the Ringflash Adaptor on a Canon 580EX for Luminous Landscape. Paolo’s verdict: At 139 Euros the product is not a bargain, and it is not flawless. But it delivers what it promises, and it allows photographers to experiment a lightweight accessory with a low price tag if compared to studio equivalents. Rest […]

Press release: The Metz 15 MS-1 digital, is a completely redesigned and wireless macro flash that’s equipped with two individually-controllable, swivelling reflectors built in to  the housing. The macro-flash ensures balanced and precise lighting and also allows customisable light when shooting macro. With its individually variable reflectors (0°-20°) and the highly sensitive light distribution, there […]

Press Release: Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new EM-140 DG Macro Flash for Sony and Pentax SLR cameras. The EM-140 DG Macro Flash is designed to work with both AF 35mm film and digital SLR cameras.  It is ideal for photographing subjects in fine detail when the shadowless mode is used and is […]

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 […]