Playing with a Ring Flash

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1st attempt with a new ring flash :bang: weather here too grey and windy to get out and about- found a few items at home I could practise with :p

C&C welcomed

Les :D

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the lighting is great! what is the flash and what lens?
 
matty said:
the lighting is great! what is the flash and what lens?
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Thank you - exif should be intact - all images shot on full manual settings

Equipment used:

Marumi DRF-14 S TTL Macro Ring Flash
Sigma 105mm f 2.8 Macro lens
Sony Alpha 390 camera

Thank you both for your comments

Les (y)
 
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what is the maximum lens thread size the Marumi DRF-14 S TTL Macro Ring Flash will go up too? They seem quite inexpensive compared to others, whats your opinion of it?

Cheers
Jon
 
jondc said:
what is the maximum lens thread size the Marumi DRF-14 S TTL Macro Ring Flash will go up too? They seem quite inexpensive compared to others, whats your opinion of it?

Cheers
Jon
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Jon- the flash comes with 5 different lens adaptors- but they are easy to purchase as an addition to the flash unit


my 105mm lens is 58mm thread

my standard lens is 55mm thread

my telephoto lens is 52mm all these thread sizes are catered for + a couple of larger threaded adaptors

I think its a brilliant flash for the cash :D

Les (y)
 
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they work for me love the pasta shot.
Rob.
 
GyRob they work for me love the pasta shot.

Rob.
slt_roopan 3 and 4 are top class mate...!

Thank you gents :clap:

Les :D
 
#4 for me has creat composition and the colours work really well against the black background!

Certainly the ring flash helps too by the looks of it!

Good work Les! (y)
 
Will it go up to a 72mm thread.
Cheers
 
jondc said:
Will it go up to a 72mm thread.
Cheers
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Technical Details
Marumi Ring Flash fit for Sony DSLR models
Ideal for Macro/Close up photography
The flash has a 14m/46ft guide number 50mm/100 ISO
The Ring Flash can be attached directly to lenses with 52mm mount size
Additional stepping rings are included for 55mm 58mm 62mm and 67mm sizes


Look like no is the answer to that question Fella

Les :shrug:
 
stupar said:
#4 for me has creat composition and the colours work really well against the black background!

Certainly the ring flash helps too by the looks of it!

Good work Les! (y)
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Thank you- still learning and Macro is becoming quite addictive :bonk:

Extention tubes are on order, so I can try out some really close up Macro

Les :D
 
Shame :(

or

opportunity to buy a new lens then :)
 
Buy new extention tubes :D:D:D

I have too many lenses at the moment, according to the mrs anyhow :bonk::bonk:

Les (y)
 
Cracking set Les. :clap:

Number 1 for me. The lighting is excellent (y)
 
Like the pasta shot - extension tubes - there's a Jessops just round the corner from the office??
 
KevD3x said:
Like the pasta shot - extension tubes - there's a Jessops just round the corner from the office??
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Im looking to buy some in the next day or so- don't think I'd buy from Jessops though :puke:


Les :D
 
I like the pasta shot too but would clone the "bits" out on the background to make it even better. The first apple shot I like as well
 
chivers67 said:
I like the pasta shot too but would clone the "bits" out on the background to make it even better. The first apple shot I like as well
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Point taken- never spotted that (y)

Les ;)

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Hi les, how long is the cable from the hotshoe box to the ringflash, as i have a tammy 90, tubes and tc to fit on as well.
 
NWgaz said:
Hi les, how long is the cable from the hotshoe box to the ringflash, as i have a tammy 90, tubes and tc to fit on as well.
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Its around 18 inches, Gary ( not wishing to brag or anything lol :D:D:D:D)

Plenty of room for extention tubes- I know Ive just ordered a set of Kenko ones to fit my 105mm Sigma

Les (y)
 
you will be impressed with the difference, just makes dof even smaller.
have you read up on stacking photo's comes in handy when using tubes.

let me know how you get on with your tubes

Gaz
 
because you have such a small dof with macro and things need to be taken broadside to get it all in focus to get a shot in focus head on you can take multiple images and then stack them to make one in focus image
 
Im guessing Special software is needed

I only have Photoshop Elements 9

Les :thinking:
 
search google for combinezm free program to play with there are some guides as well to walk you through the process
 
Download and installed - Thank you Gary

Les (y)
 
the cleaned pasta shot makes it look even better, still they are a great set and the first apple shot comming a close 2nd . keep up the good work
 
funkybus said:
the cleaned pasta shot makes it look even better, still they are a great set and the first apple shot comming a close 2nd . keep up the good work
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I sure will, as soon as this horrible weather breaks- I'll be out and about :D

Thanks for the comments (y)


Les
 
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