freeflydrew Member  212 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: NY More info | Mar 06, 2006 09:53 | #1 I was watching a show the other day, and Gilles Bensimon (Elle Photographer), was using what appeared to be a huge ringlight for his photography. Is anyone familiar with this type of flash. When I look on the web I see the regular ring lights that are better suited for macro, but never this monster ringlight I saw on the television. 20D and a 50 1.4 - perfect
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i2iSTUDIOS Goldmember 1,010 posts Joined Feb 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio More info | Mar 06, 2006 10:24 | #2 Yup, I know someone using it, amazing lighting
You need a generator to run the damn thing which cost $3-5k alone. http://www.adorama.com/PP701103.html  $1k works great cost an arm/leg i2iSTUDIOS.com
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Mar 06, 2006 10:59 | #3 That's serious!!!! 20D and a 50 1.4 - perfect
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mgbeach Goldmember  1,502 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Charleston, SC, USA More info | Mar 06, 2006 13:11 | #4 Used the Profoto Acute2 this weekend. It's awesome, but the system isn't cheap. Here's a couple shots with it.. 
Michael G. Beach
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Mar 06, 2006 13:21 | #5 Pardon my inquiry, but what is so special about a large light source centered about the lens?...there is no modelling of the features of the subject, so you end up with a somewhat featureless face. Admittedly I can see the attraction for fashion photographers, "Popular with fashion photographers for freely positioned, direct, and detailed light without harshness" as the website for Prophoto states...since the model is a mannequin that moves down the runway and is not supposed to herself be distracting the viewer from the clothes. You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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mgbeach Goldmember 1,502 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Charleston, SC, USA More info | Mar 06, 2006 13:27 | #6 A couple things.. the ring of shadow around the subject makes her pop out from the background. It's just a cool look, and not as easily attainable any other way.  Your negative of the lack of modeling shadows can in some instances be the desired aesthetic. Plus it looks cool strapped on to your camera  Michael G. Beach
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bolantej Goldmember 3,780 posts Likes: 7 Joined Mar 2005 Location: CAlifornia More info | Mar 06, 2006 19:39 | #7 I want one. I'll start saving my pennies. any cheaper alternatives?
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mgbeach Goldmember 1,502 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Charleston, SC, USA More info | bolantej wrote: I want one. I'll start saving my pennies. any cheaper alternatives? Not that I've seen. As far as I can tell the Acute2 is the least expensive one of any real quality or power. Michael G. Beach
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mbze430 Goldmember  2,454 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Chino Hills More info | Mar 07, 2006 01:36 | #9 you can build your own. Gear List
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ImagineTNT Goldmember  1,330 posts Joined Sep 2005 Location: San Diego More info | Mar 07, 2006 01:47 | #10 The ring light is also one way lots of photogs use to get that "glamour" or direct-on key lighting effect. Some also like its use for the distinctive circular catch light you get with it. C&C always appreciated for my posts
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mbze430 Goldmember 2,454 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Chino Hills More info | Mar 07, 2006 01:48 | #11 I use a beauty dish for that. Gear List
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ImagineTNT Goldmember 1,330 posts Joined Sep 2005 Location: San Diego More info | mbze430 wrote: I use a beauty dish for that. Would you mind sharing what that is and how you use it? (Maybe in a PM if we're getting off topic) C&C always appreciated for my posts
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Examples of a beauty dish: http://www.mola-light.com/contents/Info.html Canon EOS 5D | Canon T5i | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L | Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L | Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 | Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II | Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro | Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L | Tokina 10-17mm | Canon 60mm EF-S f/2.8 | 550EX Speedlite TTL
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