RoundFlash... loving it :)

photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
edited February 28, 2012 in Accessories
OK. RoundFlash is a new ring flash adapter, but not like anything else on the market today. Huge and collapsible. The first time I saw it, I was like... Really? The flash can illuminate this thing evenly? It can. The are some reflectors and baffles inside that take care of it. This this is "pretty cool" on my list :)

Review: RoundFlash ring flash adapter

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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2012
    Hmmm...how heavy is it...I notice you are tripod mounted...Is it hand Holdable with ease or is it too cumbersome???
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  • Dan7312Dan7312 Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2012
    Spec's say it is 8 ounces.
    Art Scott wrote: »
    Hmmm...how heavy is it...I notice you are tripod mounted...Is it hand Holdable with ease or is it too cumbersome???
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  • photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited February 17, 2012
    Art Scott wrote: »
    Hmmm...how heavy is it...I notice you are tripod mounted...Is it hand Holdable with ease or is it too cumbersome???
    it's quite holdable. very lightweight actually. Half the weight of the RayFlash.
  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited February 17, 2012
    Thanks...make it much more appealing ....

    well might be an alternative to the Alien Bee Ringflash I was considering....plus it is very portable...Hmmmm
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  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2012
    I think I want one! Was thinking about a ray flash. This is better for me. 3 different bodies, 3 different flashes, not so hot for ray flash. This thing would cover all of them. It is small and unbreakable too for shoving in a bag. Thanks for posting this photogreen!
  • photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2012
    Zerodog wrote: »
    I think I want one! Was thinking about a ray flash. This is better for me. 3 different bodies, 3 different flashes, not so hot for ray flash. This thing would cover all of them. It is small and unbreakable too for shoving in a bag. Thanks for posting this photogreen!

    You are welcome :) The only thing I'm still not sure about is how long it's gonna last for :). Since it's a new product, there is no real feedback yet. It's looks well built though.
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2012
    Looks like it completely blocks the IR view port of the Flash, which means you don't get ETTL or focus assist. I wonder if the reason you didnt see reduction in power from the 580EX is because it was shooting at max power, thinking it was in complete darkness from the sensor.

    At least those other devices allow for the flash IR port to be exposed.
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  • photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2012
    it does block auto-focus assist beam (same as RayFlash), but ETTL works just fine. and the power is reduced significantly compared to the bare flash.
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2012
    My bad, I actually meant the wireless flash control, not ETTL.
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  • photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    cmason wrote: »
    My bad, I actually meant the wireless flash control, not ETTL.
    remote flashes are controlled by the light from the head not IR port. not being able to control remote flashes is only subject to the light-of-sight in this case (the range is reduced of course)
  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    I find with really bounced light the Nikon CLS works really well. I think this thing would do a great job of spreading that signal around indoors.
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