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01/11/2015 05:05:29 AM · #1 |
in my attempt to get back into photography I'm thinking of doing more portraits and model shoots etc
I'm tempted by a ring flash
thoughts please
its an
Elinchrom Ranger Quadra ECO ring flash 400ws
I'm watching one on ebay at £200 at mo half retail price
//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/765968-REG/Elinchrom_EL_20492_Ranger_Quadra_Ringflash_ECO.html
i have a set of elinchrom quadra rangers that I've not really used enough but thats going to change
any examples of ring flash shots etc? |
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01/11/2015 09:23:25 AM · #2 |
I have my first purchase of a ring flash. I am planning on using it for my macro shots, unfortunatly, I never used a ring flash before, so I am interested in this thread.. following.
Message edited by author 2015-01-11 09:23:54. |
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01/11/2015 09:39:01 AM · #3 |
I should preface this with a disclaimer -- I don't know much about this stuff. A while back DPCer was getting rid of all his lighting equipment and, wanting to learn more about strobes and such, I sent him a check and received an enormous box of disassembled lightning equipment. Sorting out what was what was a bit overwhelming. Every couple months I would pull something out of the box, try to figure out what other pieces went with it, then try to figure out how to use it. The box included an AlienBees ABR800 Ringflash Unit and a companion Moon Unit. The Moon Unit is essentially a 30" ring softbox that attaches to the ring flash. I was intrigued by the moon unit and, after I figured out how to assemble it, I put it on the ring flash, and I have not taken it off. I have taken no shots with the ring flash alone (I'll put that on my list).
Ring flash / moon unit shots:
   
An interesting aspect/challenge of using the Moon Unit is when you are behind this large 30" dish your subject can't really see you and make eye contact. I will have to take off the Moon Unit and try some shots. I have been thinking of the pair as a single unit. So much to learn -- I still have stuff in that box I haven't pulled out yet. |
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01/26/2015 03:39:59 PM · #4 |
In case this is of interest to anyone:
How to build an uber strong ring light for $25 |
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01/26/2015 06:15:43 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by markwiley:
In case this is of interest to anyone:
How to build an uber strong ring light for $25 |
I like this one! good finding and Thanks for sharing Mark! |
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01/26/2015 10:49:28 PM · #6 |
| Great DYI. I may have to give that a try. |
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