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    bfgstew
    11 Jul 2011 - 9:49 PM
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    Does any one have any experience of this Ring lash? I want to do the usual macro work, flowers, bugs, fungi etc.
    I would like to get a ring flash for my Sigma 150/Nikon D200 but haven't a great deal of cash so am wondering if this would fit, work, and last. I appreciate it is cheap, and have read the reviews but just want to have some more input before i buy.

    Thanks in advance.

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    User_Removed
    11 Jul 2011 - 10:15 PM
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    That looks very similar to the Sigma EM-140DG unit I won a few years ago in a competition Stuart. Like a lot of modern 'Ring-flash' units, it's (probably) a two-lamp unit in a circular, reflective unit which, when all's said and done, does a good job.

    Price-wise (Compared to the Sigma unit) it would appear to be worth considering - especially when it comes body-compatible.

    I HTH's...

    Andy_Cundell
    11 Jul 2011 - 11:25 PM
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    I'm interested in this! I'm suposed to be saving for some big lighting, but I do like my macro! I found it slightly cheaper here, not too sure about the p&p though

    Andy

    edited to say p&p is £25, so very similar price

    Last Modified By Andy_Cundell at 11 Jul 2011 - 11:27 PM
    indemnity
    12 Jul 2011 - 9:54 AM
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    I have had one of these. Quite good value. Operates solely in auto mode. Surprisingly may also be used as fill for head shots upto 1.5m away (100mm lens on crop camera ideal), with exposure compensation (watch for red eye though).

    bfgstew
    12 Jul 2011 - 10:15 AM
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    Cheers guys for the input.
    It will only be used for pure macro work, so not unduly worried about red eye.
    The only thing that bothers me is my Sigma 150 is 72mm thread and the rings supplied only go up to 67mm! Is there another adaptor ring available and if so will this intrude into the image?

    indemnity
    12 Jul 2011 - 10:31 AM
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    You will need to try before you buy, to see if the ringflash frame encroaches. If it doesn't, then a step ring will solve the mounting issue. These can be bought for £1-2 from ebay HK. Mount the step ring onto the 67mm ring first then to camera lens, careful not to cross thread. Mounting these ringflashes can sometimes be a bit fiddly.

    bfgstew
    12 Jul 2011 - 10:44 AM
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    Thanks buddy, will look into it on E bay or such like.
    Wonder if Pete has any experience with this?
    Wonder if they could do some product review workshops? I know they do a great job with the write ups and videos but may be an idea to get some sort of workshop were you can actually get your hands on stuff????

    adrian_w
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    12 Jul 2011 - 11:13 AM
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    Don't know about a "ring lash", sounds a bit painful.
    HOWEVER (Wink) I bought a Marumi ring Flash to go with my Canon 400d /100mm macro earlier this year & it's a great investment. I'm getting better results with it than I used to get with my old Olympus OM2/ Zuiko50mm macro & Olympus ring flash.

    bfgstew
    12 Jul 2011 - 5:09 PM
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    LOL.

    Ring lash is after a hot curry.............Tongue

    ade_mcfade
    12 Jul 2011 - 5:23 PM
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    ....thought that read "csurry" then...... Wink

    bfgstew
    12 Jul 2011 - 6:14 PM
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    Steady Ade, steady...........Tongue

    bfgstew
    12 Jul 2011 - 9:50 PM
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    Right, come on you lot, any more advice on this subject, good or bad please.

    pink
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    12 Jul 2011 - 10:02 PM
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    just sold a Canon ring flash, couldnt get on with it, I seem to have better results in natural light with reflectors, the main problem (for me) was the direction of the flash is in essence very 'frontal' thus giving little modelling to the subject. Its ok for recording subjects but not a very creative type of lighting. I think the units with adjustable tubes work better but at 3-400 pounds seem expensive.
    Ian

    bfgstew
    13 Jul 2011 - 9:55 AM
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    Well I have read some more hands on reviews and the Marumi ring flash looks a bargain buy. The single tube isn't a problem, it can be over come using a cover of some description to cover one half up, if needed. Adaptor rings are cheap enough so can get it to fit on my 150 lens. Just need to get it now, so with my B'day coming up next week, looks like I know what I am getting..........Wink
    Cheers for the input and help guys, appreciate it.

    dlegros
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    13 Jul 2011 - 9:29 PM
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    Just for a bit of balance - I had one of these Marumi units; for one day!

    The build quality of the unit of atrocious - very cheap and plasticky with sharp edges in the battery compartment that sliced the labels of my NIMH cells!

    Promptly returned to Warehouse Express & paid out the extra for the Nikon close-up speedlight system - not a ring flash but great for close up work.

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