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I’m doing a “photobooth” type of thing for a wedding reception tonight, and am borrowing a ringflash to use for it. I wanted to test it out before the reception (I’d never used one before, but have always loved the look of it!) so Casey and I shot with it for about 15 minutes last night after I did new headshots for her. I absolutely love it! I’m now tempted to buy a ringflash for myself…what do you think? :) It was a ton of fun to shoot these…Casey & I spent pretty much the entire time laughing!

Many more on my blog! :)

Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.8. ABR800 at 1/2 power, triggered with CyberSyncs.

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Alien bee ring flash
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Flash behind for portrait
17-35 2.8 tamron

I finally got my Alienbees Ringflash- and I am one happy girl.

This thing paired with the 30″ moon unit creates the most beautiful light.

Strobist Lighting Info:
ABR800 Ringflash in 30″ moon unit mounted on tripod
Triggered via Paul C. Buff Cybersyncs

Lighting Info:

Photo on Left:
AB1600 in 22″ Beauty Dish
AB800 Camera Right House
AB1600 Camera Left Wall
ABR800 Ringflash For Fill Camera Left
Gridded Nikon SB800 Camera Right Lighting Tree
Cybersyncs
Nikon D700
Nikkor 17-35mm 2.8

Photo on Right:
AB1600 in 22″ Beauty Dish Camera Right
Reflector Camera Left SIlver
AB800 Inside Shack Behind Model
Nikon D700
Nikkor 17-35mm 2.8
Cybersyncs

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Alien Bee Ring Flash abr800
3 different speedlites shooting off in various spots
17-35 2.8 Tamron

B800 into large softbox camera left
ABR800 Ringflash on ground camera right

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Karine Modèle Français Fou.

I tell her all the time in italian “E’ Matto!” Your crazy.. cause she really is… And if you know I call her that she must be! Great person. Anyways someone asked me to show them what a ringlight looks like outside. It was shot with the Alien Bee Ring flash but half way through the shoot I switched back to my Profoto head.. Honestly the Alien Bee is a hunk of plastic poorly designed junk.. The ring is to small in size and you cant even focus the lens while its in the hole. The camera mount is junk and a pain. The reflector falls off constantly. I mean this thing is really really poorly designed and made. I got rid of it. I may be tied down to a power pack and having to use a power outlet for the Profoto but atleast I can see and focus and the camera stays put on the mount! I just make sure if I am working in a dark area to have some LED flash lights to use to see and focus.. I mean honestly for 300 bucks more for the profoto its so so much better than the Alien Bee plastic garbage. Also big tip guys you can have the Profoto Custom wired to your packs if you need to thus getting rid of the problem of having to have a profoto pack to run the head. You can have the Ringflash profoto head wired at a good Calument shop in a major city to run on your “Balcar” or “Novatron” “Norman” “Elinchrome” “Bronacolor” “Dynalight” packs. Saving you some bucks. YOu can do the same thing with those old “Tri Lights” That Norman used to make too…

Uploaded by rmphotog on 28 Dec 07, 11.04AM KST.

Here’s the great info for the

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 !

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… Posted at 1:25AM, 30 December 2007 KST ( permalink )

	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… Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )
	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 junk. 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) Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )
	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? Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )
	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. Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )
	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. Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )
	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/ Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

photoshoot and lighting info

Nikon 35mm 1.8

Alienbee ABR800 , Beauty dish

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Alien Bees Ringlight ABR800,

with a Sigma 120-300mm 2.8, attached to a Canon 5D.

(I know your wondering, so total weight: 14.2lbs)

Nikon D90
Sigma 10-20mm
Alien Bees ABR800 Ring Flash

B800 into Beauty Dish high & middle
B800 Behind right shoulder
ABR800 on Camera
Vivitar Flash on paper

Lighting info

B800 into umbrella from side
B800 into beauty dish above
ABR800 Ringflash on Camera

Ringflash eyecatch by ABR800

(via http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitneydedic/3469154848/)

Full writeup as always here: charlesyehstudios.blogspot.com/2009/11/tricia-jo-reprised…

Camera: D3/24-70mm f2.8G @44mm, 1/200th, f/7.1, ISO200

Strobist: AB800 in 28″ Apollo Westcott softbox from camera upper left. AB800 from camera far upper left.

Model: Tricia Jo Hoffman

Makeup: Kelli Zehnder

Wardrobe: Tricia Jo/Michelle Green