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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Ring Flash?
Has anyone used Ring Flash before and if so could you explain what the diff is or the effect you go for using the method of flash
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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I think Steve on here just got one *I think* 
It's high on my list of wants! 
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It's high on my list of wants! xx
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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They're generally used for macro photography as far as I know. I think Steve bought one a few weeks back so hopefully he'll see this and comment
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Dorset
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Hi
I bought something similar to a ring flash. I bought a "twin lite"
whereas a ring flash is like this
They both do a similar job and are mainly used for macro photography. The ring flash can also be used in portrait photography giving a rather nice circular highlight in the subject's eyes.
Both fit on to the end of the lens and give a shadowless close up image.
Steve
I bought something similar to a ring flash. I bought a "twin lite"
whereas a ring flash is like this
They both do a similar job and are mainly used for macro photography. The ring flash can also be used in portrait photography giving a rather nice circular highlight in the subject's eyes.
Both fit on to the end of the lens and give a shadowless close up image.
Steve
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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If you're working close up it also stops you getting the shadow of the lens over the subject.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Steve, the twin lite is top of my wish list - if I could just find a supplier with stock in this country! Have you found the flash worth the price? I'm looking at the Twinflash MT-24 EX
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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The MT-24 EX is the one I bought. It's an excellent bit of kit and, despite it's high price in this country, well worth the expenditure.
Hope you find one soon.
Steve
Hope you find one soon.
Steve
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Thanks, Steve, glad you are enjoying it, I'll keep looking!
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