Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm not interested in macro ringflash like the Nikon system, but portrait photography with ringflash sort of like what David Lachapelle is known for. http://www.white-lightning.com/zrm1.html Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" Subject: Re: [Leica] Choices for ringflash photography > Chris, > > What are your plans for the unit and what are your expectations? > Generally ringlights have low guide numbers. I'm sure you must > have looked at the Nikon R1C1 system. It's totally wireless on Nikon > bodies, has a pretty good guide number per flash head and > can be used off camera. It can be triggered by the SB800, it's commander > unit and even the built in flash for the D200. It's > i-TTL with Nikon digital bodies. Plus you can buy additional flash heads. > I currently have two heads mounted on light stands > with two Photoflex 30" umbrellas used for soft fill. > > I also have the Sigma ringlight for closeup work. It's also i-TTL but not > very good outside of 6 feet or so. > > Len > > > On Mar 1, 2008, at 1:07 AM, Christopher Williams wrote: > >> I've been looking into possibly getting a ringflash for my cameras as an >> alternative flash. Alien Bees and a couple of other >> companies have them from around $300 and up. Downside if you almost have >> to get a portable battery pack which adds some weight. >> Like this D3 doesn't already weigh enough! Most likely I'd use it on the >> Lika D200. >> >> But a few clicks online lead me to this awesome amazing camera +ringflash >> kit! >> >> http://www.adorama.com/CZLDPRFK.html?searchinfo=lomo&item_no=17 >> >> Sweet! Now could we get a Phase One back to work on it? >> >> Chris >> NOLA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information