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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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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 !
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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/ |
State of the Ringflash market Ver 02: Hensel, Profoto, Elinchrom, Bowens, Broncolor, Alienbees, Orbis, Rayflash, Gopro, CoCo, Horusbennu
★ See full size in flickr -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/publish9/4162010951/
This version added 3 cheap Ringflash adapter
- GoPro O Flash TTL Ring Light
- COCO Ringflash Adapter
- Horusbennu Portable Ringflash Adapter
- Orbis Ringflash Adapter : $199.90
- Rayflash Ringflash adapter $199.95
- GoPro O Flash TTL Ring Light $79.99
- COCO Ringflash Adapter $49.95
- Horusbennu Portable Ringflash Adapter $40.75
It’s looks likea alienbees ABR800 Ringflash. but product name is Zeus ‘ Ringmaster’
and need their own brand’s powerpack. see more detail about this.
The ZEUS™ ZRM1 RingMaster (requires a Z1250 or Z2500Power Pack for use) is a high-power ringflash system for professional use where very high power levels and exposure values are required. With its extremely compact and lightweight design, the RingMaster is easy to use with most popular pro or semi-pro cameras. The design accommodates cameras with lenses up to 4 inches in diameter, having a full range of adjustments for use with cameras of nearly all heights and depths. The RingMaster incorporates dual fans, eight halogen modeling lamps and two semi-circularflashtubes, providing short flash durations and high power handling capacity.
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!
State of the Ringflah market : Hensel, Profoto, Elinchrom, Bowens, Broncolor, Alienbees, Orbis, Rayflash, originally uploaded by publish9(아홉시).
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State of the Ringflah market : Hensel, Profoto, Elinchrom, Bowens, Broncolor, Alienbees, Orbis, Rayflash NOV, 2009
This Contents include :
Hensel
RINGFLASH 3000 XS $1,329.95
3410 Ringflash 3000PM-XS
Profoto
Proring
Proring 2
Elinchrom
Ringflash 1500 $1,468.75
Ringflash 3000
Bowens
Ringlite Converter $354.90
Ringflash Pro $1,699.95
Broncolor
Ringflash C
Ringflash P
alienbees
ABR800 $399
Orbis Ringflah Adapter
rayflash $199.95
*Ringflah Price info (via adorama NOV.2009)
And here also stunning collage about DSLR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/penmachine/3177722200/
Orbis Ringflash Adapter : $199.90
Rayflash $199.95
Miss Sixty Trousers, originally uploaded by thelangolier.
Normal and basic Photo example example by Ringflash
from Miss Sixty Catalog Trousers
VS. with Alie Bee Ring Flash
I WILL CUT YOU
Pokot tribe girl and ringflash
