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Cheap ring flash
Hi just wondering if anybody used one these or similar and are they a waste of money...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Macro-Ring...item45ff3e71ee
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Macro-Ring...item45ff3e71ee
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your better off with one of these Owen as its a real flash (uses either built in flash or you can get one to fit hotshoe flash )
LED ones are not normally flash and stay on so you cant freeze subjects like you can with a true flash
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/OFLASH-R...paign=gbase_uk
LED ones are not normally flash and stay on so you cant freeze subjects like you can with a true flash
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/OFLASH-R...paign=gbase_uk
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I have tried one of these out in the last couple of weeks and although it isn't a flash it gives a nice even light and can be used 'half on' to light things from one side or another. I suppose it depends on what you want it for.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cakey
your better off with one of these Owen as its a real flash (uses either built in flash or you can get one to fit hotshoe flash )
LED ones are not normally flash and stay on so you cant freeze subjects like you can with a true flash
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/OFLASH-R...paign=gbase_uk
LED ones are not normally flash and stay on so you cant freeze subjects like you can with a true flash
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/OFLASH-R...paign=gbase_uk
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lassagie
I have tried one of these out in the last couple of weeks and although it isn't a flash it gives a nice even light and can be used 'half on' to light things from one side or another. I suppose it depends on what you want it for.
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Not mine Owen but mum is using one for some macro work and I had a wee shot at it. The light is really useful for focussing and doesn't cast shadows. Just nice even light.
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I would say it would have its uses, probably a nice piece of kit - but not a flash.
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