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Ring Flash Interested in buying a ring flash. But it says macro, but seen it used for fashion photography. Can it be used successfully indoor/outdoor, is it useful for only macro shots. Whats the differences and characteristics with a ring flash and a regular flash. Does it produce a shadowless shot indoors, etc. any tips before buying
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John A. Lind |
Royce, As you may be aware already, a ring flash is a flash tube in the shape of a ring that goes around the front of the lens. Its traditional use is for macrophotography at very close distances, and one of its non-traditional uses is for special effect in portraiture/fashion work. It provides extremely direct lighting as on-axis with the lens as possible. Shadow creates subject detail along with a feeling of dimension, and lighting is used or exploited to enhance it. A ring flash tends to eliminate this. Not that one cannot be used for all manner of photographs. It does create a different "look" which may fit your vision for your work. Some cautions: -- John
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Skyy McKendry |
Can you tell me which type of ring light fashion photographers are using? I've always thought it was the type that attaches to the lens for macro photography but was told recently that they are actually lamp heads that cost well over $1,000.00. Can someone clear this up?
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