DIY ringflash

[benjaminburrows]

finally got around to building my own ringflash. i read about it on a few sites with a few variations and it seemed to me that this one (http://davidtejada.blogspot.com/2007/12/building-ring-flash.html) would be the nicest. i did not use velum like david tejada used in the link. i used an old sheet of the stuff you put over flourescent bulbs in the ceiling cut into the pattern. i also used a 4" PVC pipe connector connected to a cut cereal bowl for the inside tube, then wrapped it in aluminum foil. i'm still working on building a better bracket system, but this will hold fine until i get to home depot. i'm triggering the flash using the ebay slaves. i just posted this in the lighting forum too. it's fun, let me know if you have any questions. (p.s. check out my new 40D!!! woot!)

benjamin

http://www.benjaminburrows.net/blog/images/ringflash-1.jpg

http://www.benjaminburrows.net/blog/images/ringflash-2.jpg

http://www.benjaminburrows.net/blog/images/ringflash-3.jpg

http://www.benjaminburrows.net/blog/images/ringflash-4.jpg

[Ultimate CC]

looks real ghetto but if it works hey, y not...

[Anke]

That's really neat! Welcome to the Forums!!

[benjaminburrows]

thank you anke. i've been a long time lurker here. i'm planning on painting the whole outside of the ringflash once i get the bracket worked out. it's also great for ebay shots without breaking out a light tent as the light wraps around the whole product.

benjamin

[elysium]

Nice work. Looks like its worked like a treat. Tried more photos?

[saturnin]

lets see some more samples...good stuff

[benjaminburrows]

here's another shot with the ghetto ringflash. i dig it.

http://www.benjaminburrows.net/blog/images/amberringflash-1.jpg

benjamin

[jayak]

well I was laughing until I saw what it could do....nice work bro and I dig the last pic too...great catchlights...

[Trainboy]

I heartily approve of all the duct tape.

[Gabe63]

I like the shots, what kind of trigger system are you using?

[Village_Idiot]

I like the shots, what kind of trigger system are you using?

Gadget Infinity's Cactus V2S triggers.

Can you get a picture of the unit straight on and firing. It looks like it lights a little unevenly. There may be a way to correct that.

[slimninj4]

That is awesome setup. I have one of those silver dishes from a heat lamp laying around (i was trying to sell on craigslist). Glad I still have it. Time to go to Lowes to get a few more supplies.