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12/03/2008 08:37:39 PM · #1 |
Shelby Chan uses this equipment on end of his lens. The round flash/disc thingy. Whats it called and where do I get one?
Watch the video and you'll see it and some awesome photos too.
ShelbyChanPhotography
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12/03/2008 08:39:49 PM · #2 |
Ring Flash
Message edited by author 2008-12-03 20:41:55.
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12/03/2008 08:42:23 PM · #3 |
| Looks like some kind of ringflash. Where to get one that attaches to the cam like his? I have NO idea! But, it says Prophoto on the back :) |
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12/03/2008 08:42:29 PM · #4 |
Oh
When I think of ring flash I see Big white tube aorund the lens for macro. Is there a more specific name or type that I can search for?
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12/03/2008 08:42:58 PM · #5 |
| There lit with a lot more than that though |
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12/03/2008 08:45:48 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by JayA:
There lit with a lot more than that though |
Yes I know that there are some other flashes used. I just want to know what that is called specifically that one that he uses and where I can get one. |
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12/03/2008 08:47:18 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by LVicari:
Originally posted by JayA:
There lit with a lot more than that though |
Yes I know that there are some other flashes used. I just want to know what that is called specifically that one that he uses and where I can get one. |
:p me 2 actually ive never seen one like that |
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12/03/2008 08:48:27 PM · #8 |
Alien Bees makes an affordable ring flash.
//www.alienbees.com/abr800.html
Others are much more expensve, but there are several out there from the major lighting manufacturers. |
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12/03/2008 08:51:51 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by nickp37:
Alien Bees makes an affordable ring flash.
//www.alienbees.com/abr800.html
Others are much more expensve, but there are several out there from the major lighting manufacturers. |
And, it says you can just hand hold it. That is what I was looking for in response to the OP. That guy's is handheld and I didn't see a power cord going anywhere but to the camera. |
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12/03/2008 08:53:57 PM · #10 |
| It still needs to be plugged in, but there are battery packs available. |
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12/03/2008 09:06:52 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by nickp37:
It still needs to be plugged in, but there are battery packs available. |
It can fire from your camera. You plug it in thru the pc connection. Or you can buy a cord to hook it into your hotshoe.
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12/04/2008 01:08:11 AM · #12 |
Another way you could do it is by using the Ray Flash ringflash adapter. Here's the Canon Version @ Adorama.
Strobist talks about it here.
ETA: I think I found what he uses: Profoto Pro-7 Ringflash, for use with the Pro-7B generator. The generator will put you back $4,100, the flash $2,600. Start saving!
Message edited by author 2008-12-04 01:27:44. |
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12/04/2008 01:15:51 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by LVicari:
Originally posted by nickp37:
It still needs to be plugged in, but there are battery packs available. |
It can fire from your camera. You plug it in thru the pc connection. Or you can buy a cord to hook it into your hotshoe. |
That's for synch; it still needs an external power source. Primary power source is a regular wall plug, 120v. There are portable power packs available for this sort of thing though. They are expenisve too.
R.
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12/04/2008 03:03:39 AM · #14 |
| All that Pro Foto gear is pricey. It's great stuff, but you pay for it. |
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12/04/2008 05:18:24 AM · #15 |
I know  jbsmithana (and/or his wife, whose name escapes me at 2am, sorry) has a ringlight, though not just like that one. They were letting some try it out at the Calgary GTG. Maybe you could PM him for info? |
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12/04/2008 05:00:03 PM · #16 |
Thx all for the info.
I am planning on renting the PRofoto one this wknd. Hopefully.If all goes well.
Leo |
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12/18/2008 11:39:15 AM · #17 |
Leo,
The ring I use as seen on the videos is a Pro-7 ring by Profoto:
//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/163682-REG/Profoto_701_103_Pro_7_Ringflash_Lamphead.html
Outfitted with a softlight reflector:
//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/136246-REG/Profoto_505_511_Softlight_Beauty_Dish_Reflector.html.
You can use all Pro7 line of packs to power it. Personally I only use battery packs, and in my case it is powered primarily by the 7B.
Hope this helps.
Shelby Chan |
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12/18/2008 11:45:42 AM · #18 |
Wow, that was nice of Shelby to show up and share this info. Edited to make links live.
R.
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12/18/2008 01:21:28 PM · #19 |
no doubt !
thanks !
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Wow, that was nice of Shelby to show up and share this info. Edited to make links live.
R.
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12/18/2008 02:56:03 PM · #20 |
Thanks to Shelby for the info.
here is the link to his video.
Check out Shelby's stuff |
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12/18/2008 03:09:25 PM · #21 |
Thanks, guys!
Here's a closer look at the set up in discussion:
//farm1.static.flickr.com/193/508243365_0f14aedf1d_o.jpg
//farm1.static.flickr.com/196/508243373_37f4d332e0_o.jpg
Here's the ring/Panasonic LX3 combo. I show this because I sometimes get asked if the ring mount can adapt with smaller bodies.
//farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3111106576_56d12d7485_o.jpg
Message edited by Manic - please keep images under 500px and 30kb, or post links or thumbs instead. |
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12/18/2008 08:54:56 PM · #22 |
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