Tag: flash tube
Calumet Ring Flash
The Ringflash is back and it’s better than ever. A classic lighting accessory for the fashion photographer, the Ringflash gives a unique, full-frontal lighting effect. And right now, the Ringflash is one of the most sought-after accessories by fashion photographers around the world. The light comes from two semicircular flash tubes, each handling up to […]
Posted: November 10th, 2008 under Products.
Tags: calumet, classic lighting, direct lighting, energy joules, fashion photographer, flash duration, flash head, flash tube, head max, high intensity, lighting accessory, lighting effect, lighting effects, reflectors, ring flash, ringflash, s
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I made a ringflash (well not flash)
I’ve been meaning to post this for ages attempt at making a ringflash (tube), but never got around to it. With a desire to get a much larger ring flash catchlight and shadow effect than those created using commercial mini units I decided to look at the household lighting options in my local DIY store […]
Posted: October 18th, 2008 under Guides.
Tags: fast shutter speed, flash bracket, flash tube, household lighting, lighting options, phototgraphy, ring flash, shadow effect
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What types of ringflash are there?
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 […]
Posted: October 17th, 2008 under Guides.
Tags: battery pack, camera lens, fareast, filter thread, flash tube, illumination, lens filter, lightweight lenses, mechanisms, quality flash, ratios, ringflash, style name
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