"Christmas cracker" Ring-lights
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:08 pm
Ok Guys (and Gals),
I note from Pete's blog, that like many others, he uses a ring-flash to illuminate butterfly eggs etc. for ultra close-up shots. At the risk of being laughed out of Town, does anyone have any positive views on the cheap ring-lights which are currently being sold?.. The ones I mean are the LED versions which provide a continuous light, rather than an actual flash of light. I appreciate that they won't provide a massive amount of light (so not much cop for portraits etc.) and that some even state in the instructions that they should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to prevent over-heating
, but given this proviso, would they actually be any good for extreme close-up work? I don't really want to fork out on a relatively expensive "named" ring-flash for the few occasions I would use one, but might be tempted to give a cheaper version a trial. I can actually hear Gruditch and Gwenhwyfar choking on their puddings as I type this
, but whaddayareckon?
... OK... I'll get my coat
Trev
I note from Pete's blog, that like many others, he uses a ring-flash to illuminate butterfly eggs etc. for ultra close-up shots. At the risk of being laughed out of Town, does anyone have any positive views on the cheap ring-lights which are currently being sold?.. The ones I mean are the LED versions which provide a continuous light, rather than an actual flash of light. I appreciate that they won't provide a massive amount of light (so not much cop for portraits etc.) and that some even state in the instructions that they should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to prevent over-heating
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
... OK... I'll get my coat
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
Trev