Made my own ring flash...check it out

I know, i just took this shot just to see if it worked and it was the only one I had to show. I hope to have some real pics soon.

Yeah, he needs to spend more than $2.19 a 6 pack.

Different result I'ld say.

That's probabely because a ring flash was used

True, I'f you're looking to get a beautifully lit portrait. JAF Doorhof posted some nice images a while back in the glamour section I think. I don't think that was the object of thiss test however...

I couldn't disagree more. A direct flash would give much harder shadows, and quite a different texture.

Alright, I didn't get a real test yet, but here is 100% crop of my eye, where you can see the flash. With the flash on auto you can see that it doesn't quite get all the way around the ring. I guess if I would increase the power a bit, it might.

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René Damkot wrote:
Different result I'ld say.

That's probabely because a ring flash was used

Yes, although sarcastically stated, a ring flash was used without good results.

True, I'f you're looking to get a beautifully lit portrait. JAF Doorhof posted some nice images a while back in the glamour section I think. I don't think that was the object of thiss test however...

There are good and bad ways of using any kind of lighting and rules are good but always can be broke with great results. I did not see great results with this first test and whatever the purpose was I did not see success until the last shot of the eye.

I couldn't disagree more. A direct flash would give much harder shadows, and quite a different texture.

I still say at that from the distance this shot was taken, not much change from using a direct flash with a bit of diffusion compared to the ring light would have been noticed. What is the purpose of a ring light? To achieve a nice smooth directionless lighting. It's not worth an argument so we'll just have to disagree here.

And BTW Shakin360,

the last shot I think worked out very well! I might have been critical of the previous shots, but not for what you were trying to achieve or for the creativity you showed in creating the light.

Don't worry about it. No offence taken.

Hey Shakin,

If you're looking for another project, try this one out and let us know how it goes. I'm on my way to Radio Shack to put up the parts to do this. My Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro just came and I can't wait to get it a shot.

http://brainerror.net/​texts_macroring_en.php

This puts a new perpective on a pan shot - thats what I like about this site- 24 carat anoraks everywhere. The question is what did your wife say?

How about some pics...were all in suspense.

I know...sorry to keep you suspense. I feel bad, I've been so busy I haven't even touched my camera this week.

Hello, I'l from France, I did my own ring flash using the sam cake stuff, but using the broncolor design and 2 flash. check it out at:

http://panchoskywalker​.skyblog.com/

wow good job puttin it together, but isnt it rather impractical?

Seems heavy and large. Most important thing is the result. Any real life photos?

Good job once again!