Ring Light

TonyCooper

I am not a macro shooter, but I sometimes shoot close-ups where a ring light
would be useful. Since it won't be used frequently, cost is a consideration.

I see two ring lights available Googling "ring light" at under $40. I won't
mention brand or link to them 'cause I'm not sure that's appropriate here.

Has anyone used either of the two? Any good? Public or private or email
replies appreciated.

Tony

GOLDENORFE

hi tony, if you already have a standard flash gun that will be better to use, ring lights give very flat light and low cost ones might cause exposure problems

TonyCooper

I don't use an external flash. I've been doing close-up with external lights and a soft box. Works well enough for some,
but even 360 degree light for antique watches, coins, jewelry and some other small things might be worth trying.

I do shoot RAW, have PS4 and Lightroom, and use a Michael Tapes Whi-Bal card, so I can adjust exposure in post.