DIY Orbis Arm, originally uploaded by timdesuyo.
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I went to Tokyu Hand in Shinjuku, and got two different L-brackets, one with that screw knob and backing included for 900 yen. Got the two camera mount screws for 500 yen each at Yodobashi Camera, and then padded the connection points with left over bicycle handlebar tape, and then electrical tape. I had to file it a bit to get the middle screw backing to fit in the hole in the longer L-bracket, and for the camera mount screw to fit through the hole on the same bracket, but it works great~
The basics of setting up Nikon’s Wireless “Creative Lighting System” using a Nikon D90 and an SB800. With some examples of off-camera flash photos with and without the orbis™ ring flash. The pop-up flash on the D70, D70S, D80, D90, D200, D300 and D700 can all be used to fire Nikon flashes wirelessly, check your manual for details. All of these have a similar setup screen that you’ll see in this video, except the D70 and D80. There’s a Nikon online help topic to find out more here:http://support.nikontech.com/app/answ… Thanks to Anita, the model, from issis.co.nz for her help.
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make up your mind to purchasing the ringflash – Alienbee ABR800 vs Zeus Ringmaster
(from flickr alienbee forum)
alienbee don’t need additional powerpack. just use 120v normal power.
pick your poison . peace !
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whitney.dedic says:I plan on purchasing one or the other, but not quite sure which one to get. I obviously like the cost of the ABR800 but is the ringmaster (including the zues powerpack) worth the more money? i would be using the flash indoor and i would also like to be able to use it outdoor as well… |
rmphotog says:get neither get a real ring flash just read the bad reviews on the ABR800 its plastic hunk of junk… Your far better of getting a real ring flash like Profoto… |
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Denverite says:I have an ABR800 and while I am not thrilled with the design, and the camera mount, which is large and bulky, its certainly not a hunk of Aside from the mount, I am pretty happy with it. Buying some manfrotto clamps for it, makes using it a lot better. I do agree that if money is no object get the Profoto ringlight. and powerpacks, at least $5K. If your on a limited budget and you need a ringflash, give the AlienBee a look. (less than 0.5K) |
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whitney.dedic says:dont get me wrong, i would LOVE to get a Profoto…but i am a college student and definitely cant afford it.. but neither of you really answered my question….which one (ABR800 or Zues Ringmaster) is more worth it to buy? |
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jasonbriscoephotography.com says:Go with the ABR800. Power pack and all are in the head unit. Zeus head requires the power pack. The ABR800 is 100 dollars more than the Zeus but does not require a power pack. ABR800 = $399.95 / Zeus Ringmaster ($299.95) + Zeus Power Pack ($599.95) = $899.90. Pick your poison. Peace. |
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Denverite says:whitney: sorry, I only have experience with the ABR. I got the ABR after the release of the Zues, because it was cheaper than the Zeus. I think because its lighter and faster to handle, I would prefer the Zues. |
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rmphotog says:Take a look at my most recent image for an explaination of the ABR800 and the difference in the profoto and also that the profoto can actually only cost you 700 bucks.. as well as it may be used with your already owned branded power packs.www.flickr.com/photos/13064082@N00/2142071533/ |
Hensel Ring flash accessories
Ring Flash accessories by HENSEL Studiotechnik
(via hensel official youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/henselstudiotechnik)
orbis™ ring flash episode 003 – kickbox shoot
The orbis™ ring flash, available at www.orbisflash.com, in action at a photo shoot of a kickboxer. Includes the advanced tip of using the orbis™ as a small softbox for directional lighting effects at close range.
Look out for episode 004 on orbis™ ring flash techniques, coming soon.
A while back I interviewed Italian fashion photographer Massimo Zanigni, after I’d spotted him posting some very polished, beautifully shadowless photography to the orbis™ ring flash flickr group. It turns out he’s a pro photographer who scored an assignment for a big Italian fashion label, Magilla, shooting none-other than gorgeous Italian celebrity Rafaella Fico. You can read the interview we did here.
The other day, excited to be using his new orbis™ arm, Massimo emailed me to let me know about three behind-the-scenes videos from the Magilla campaign. I thought you’d be interested to see them, so without further ado you’ll find them below. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to shoot a beautiful model in a stunning Venetial palace with an orbis™, you’ve come to the right place. Bravo Massimo !
Horusbennu Portable Ringflash Adapter.
It’s Korean brand. it’s model number is Rf170 fo canon, RF 155, 160, 165 for canon, RF 175 for canon, nikon, metz, olympus (depend on Ringsize and brand length of the lenses/ check below image fot the detail ) as you know It’s look exactly like a Rayflash Ringflash adapter, CoCo ringflash adapter and Gopro O Ringflash . BUt more cheaper than others.
only 40.75 $
호루스벤누 포터블 링플래시 RF170 (2008신형/프리미엄버젼)
제품설명
- 호루스벤누 포터블 링플래시는 기존에 사용하시던 일반플래시를 링플래시로 사용하실수 있도록 제작되었습니다.
- 이미 해외에 유통되던 유사모델대비 약 1/5 정도의 저렴하고 파격적인 가격과 더불어 기존제품대비 더욱 가볍고 범용성을 높였습니다.(2008년 하반기 최신상품)
- 일반플래시를 그대로 연동사용하기에 TTL지원이 가능한 플래시의 경우 , 링플래시에서도 TTL동조촬영이 가능합니다.(TTL동조시 약 한스텝정도의 광량저하가 있습니다.)
- 플래시와 연동사용으로 링플래시 자체전원을 필요치 않으며 , 촬영시 별도의 조작이 필요없어 초보자도 손쉽게 사용하실수 있습니다.
- 링플래시의 특성을 활용해 보다 자연스런 인물/근접촬영 및 의료(덴탈솔루션등)/학술연구등 다양한 활용이 가능합니다.
- 카메라/플래시의 기종별 크기차이를 고려해 다양한 5가지 규격으로 출시되어 SLR카메라부터 DSLR카메라까지 대부분의 기종에 사용하실수 있습니다.
Exact similar style CoCo ringflash. with Ray flash .
Coco ring flash for less than $60.00 new and it looks just like the Ray flash. I’ll say! It looks even more like a Ray Flash than the similar Saturn Ring Flash. I think somebody didn’t get his or her patent(s) taken care of!
Description
Designed to replicate the lighting effect produced by heavy, expensive ring flashes. Light & Portable Requires no power Available in for Canon & Nikon
Coco Ringflash info on amazon
Coco Ring Flash Adapter for Sony HVL-F58AM Flash with Sony Alpha A100, A200, A300, A350, A700 & A900 Digital SLR Cameras/ Coco Ring Flash Adapter for Canon 580EX II Flash with Canon 5D Mark II, 7D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, & 10D SLR Camera’s
List Price: $99.99 / Price: $49.95
named Gopro Ringflash adapter.
Here’s review about Coco Ringflash
Afterburn Attire, originally uploaded by rapidflop.
Afterburn Attire
First pic with my Rayflash ringflash adapter, Very cool!
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Orbis Ring Flash Attachment, for Use with Existing Flash / Strobe, “One Size” Fits Most Flashes
Canon OC-E3 – Flash synchro cable
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Price For All Three: $659.06
Product Description
The orbis ring flash uses your existing flash/strobe to create the same beautiful, characteristic ring flash look that has previously only been possible with expensive studio systems. Ring flash has long been recognised as characteristic of high-end portrait and fashion photography. The preserve of the upper end of the market, studio ring flash systems cast beautiful shadowless light yet are bulky, fragile, unwieldy and costly. Conceived by a full time professional photographer and developed by top optical designers, the orbis ring flash is made from durable ABS plastics, weighs around 500g and is totally portable. The patent-pending light-tunnel’ redirects the light from your flash/strobe transforming it into an incredibly effective ring flash. A patent-pending ‘one-size-fits-most’ dock means that the orbis works with a huge range of flash/strobes with no need for add-ons. The orbis enables you to take photographs with shadowless quality ring flash light – without the high costs associated with buying or renting a bulky studio ring flash. All you need is a standard flash/strobe unit and an off-camera cord (or other remote triggering method). the orbis is handheld so neither impedes your camera system’s functionality nor relies on the fragile hotshoe connection. The orbis arm, a simple kit enabling you to fix your orbis to your camera, is now available. The orbis was designed to give serious photogr aphers an edge; by enabling you
Orbis Ringflash Adapter Review from amazon.com
Orbis Ring Flash Attachment, for Use with Existing Flash / Strobe, “One Size” Fits Most Flashes
I was skeptical, June 5, 2009 ::: Is it worth almost $200 for basically a plastic angel food cake mold with a white translucent plastic light diffuser? It depends on what your requirements are. I just finished using it for an in-situ portrait shoot. For me, it eliminated the need to carry either a soft box light kit, or a bounce umbrella. Used as a main light, either shooting through the center ring, as most ring light photography is done, or just using it off camera, slaved to a little strobe like my old Vivitar 283, this Orbis thing was pretty amazing at providing powerful, yet very soft light for photographing a single subject. It totally eliminated that hard edged, precise direct strobe that chisels facial features and leaves those annoying ghost shadows behind the subject. Even with a light box or umbrella, you have to position the lights above the subject and cast the light downward to eliminate those shadows. With the Orbis, you don’t have to worry about that.
When I opened the box the first time I thought, “Jeez, it’s just a piece of plastic!” I was almost tempted to send it right back. I didn’t and I’m glad. Closer inspection reveals that this ring had a lot of technology put into its development. The flash unit of your choice slips into the bottom of the ring. Inside, there are silver plastic baffles that evenly distribute the light around the ring with no hot spots. I’d say without checking with my flash meter, that it only absorbs about 1 stop of light or less.
Just one little snag that can be overcome with some gaffer tape: This plastic is slippery and if not secured to your flash unit, believe me, it will do its best to fly off and hit the floor, hard! You better gaff it good. I see that Orbis is trying to fix the problem, but until they do, you are better off taping your flash to the Orbis. But their plastic is not only light, it’s durable. During my first shoot, the thing flew off my flash unit and hit the carpeted floor from a height of 6′ not once, but twice. The Orbis took the hits without damage. But I’m not going to take any more chances. Gaff it down tight!
How will I use this tool in the future. Now that I know what it can do, it will be part of my light-weight, on the go bag. If I need to rush out and do a quick in-situ portrait, like a business exec sitting on the corner of his desk looking official, this is the right light for the job. When there is no time for bringing in complex lighting or if the subject is really busy and he wants you in and out of there in less than 20 minutes, the Orbis makes it easy to get on and off the shoot quickly without a lot of fiddling around. I’m keeping it!
We were messing around yesterday doing some photos when I remembered how
inspired I was by a photo taken by flickr user TokyoBoy. So this is our own version.. without the cool Japanese location. © james madelin 2009.
orbis™ Amateur Photographer UK Review, originally uploaded by jmfoto.
During a recent visit to the flashy London offices of Amateur Photographer UK, they mentioned they’d reviewed the orbis™. As it’s been reviewed in so many mags, I had to admit that I’d totally missed it! So here’s the clipping… 4/5 stars. I’m hoping that with the orbis™ arm we’ll be able to get full marks!
(via http://www.flickr.com/photos/34268920@N00/3981186073/)
More orbis™ backstage…, originally uploaded by jmfoto.
Another photo from NZ Fashion Week 2009 of the orbis™ in use, to grab on-the-fly backstage shots of some Adrian Hailwood garments. Apparently the model was a contestant in a recent series of a locally produced version of “America’s Next Top Model” !!! I’m hoping to interview the photographer soon too…. © Aaron K
(via http://www.flickr.com/photos/34268920@N00/3981186067/in/photostream/)
IDA Grandas-Rhee by orbis ringflash
Performance ‘FLOW’The Diary – CONTACT IMPROV SEOUL
Performance ‘FLOW’ 1+1=11 by IDA Grandas-Rhee and Jane Rhyu
Casey Carlson with ABR800
