Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II
The Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash provides full TTL control (including E-TTL II) with both digital or film SLR cameras. This allows for accurate exposures of closeup subjects. When shooting at extremely short distances, relatively minor movement of lighting and subject results in relatively large changes of exposure. TTL metering eliminates the need for lengthy calculations of exposure, because the inherent loss of light at macro distances can automatically be accounted with ease.
- Fully dedicated with E-TTL II
- Provides approx. 100-200 flashes
| Guide No. | 46' (14 m) |
| Number of Flashes | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Max Usable Diameter Size | Ring size: 52mm (incl. adapter rings up to 67mm) |
| Modeling Light | No |
| Angle of Coverage | Equivalent to 50mm lens (35mm format) |
| Auto f/Stops | No |
| Vari-Power | No |
| TTL Dedication | Yes; E-TTL II |
| Recycle Time |
6 seconds with alkaline batteries 4 seconds with NiMH batteries |
| Power Source | 4 AA batteries |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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by PowerReviews(based on 46 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (25)
- Easy to use (23)
- Reliable (11)
- Consistent output (7)
- Fast recycling (7)
Cons
- Not durable (9)
- Heavy / bulky (6)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (17)
- Portraits (9)
- Macro (8)
- General purpose (6)
- Everyday (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (18), Semi-professional (11), Professional (4), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works VERY well
I own a Canon 40D and a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens. I didn't want to pay 500$ for a ring flash, and I hesitated heavily before buying this Bower Ring Flash...<...Read complete review
I own a Canon 40D and a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens. I didn't want to pay 500$ for a ring flash, and I hesitated heavily before buying this Bower Ring Flash...
What a pleasant surprise! Everything works fine. I have never tried another ring flash so I cannot necessarily compare, but I've gotten some incredible insect shots with this flash. Obviously, the lighting is quite flat, but it enables me to shoot flies, bees and ants at fast shutter speeds HANDHELD. Superb.
And contrary to an earlier review, it works FINE with the 40D. No problems whatsoever. If you don't feel like dishing out 500$, I would highly recommend this flash.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Slim featured powerful light.
The light does a decent job. The feelng is a bit cheap, but for the price, I didn't expect the top build quality. The main issue is the controls. On / Off sum...Read complete review
The light does a decent job. The feelng is a bit cheap, but for the price, I didn't expect the top build quality. The main issue is the controls. On / Off sum up the extent of the controls. You have no control over the power of the unit, no control over first/second curtain. It does pretty good with TTL if you're using it for macro purposes, but even the, I have to dial in a bit of underexposure wit FEC to make it come out right. I thought I might use it for a combination of macro and portrait work, but for portrait work, it doesn't work very well.
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Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
Creating digitized history of everything for insurance purposes. Put in in the box and shoot . Detail comes out great even without the macro lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adequate build quality
- Easy to mount on camera
- Good E-ttl performance
Cons
- Limited flash range
- No flash output ajustment
Best Uses
- Close-up and macro photog
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I bought this ringflash to photograph flowers, insects and various other small object for advertizing. I was pleasantly surprised at the construction and build quality having read some adverse comments about this. It is sturdy enough for my purposes. The only very useful feature that it does not have the ability to ajust the flash output but this can be largely compensated for with camera settings. I found it works perfectly with all items I have tried it on including close-up portraits.If two semicircular separate flashes are required for shadow affects two pieces of dark tape stuck over the areas not required will produce good results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I use this for dental photography with a Canon G11. I'm getting well exposed clear photos and would recommend it for that application. The camera needs to be set up correctly ie flash white balance, some negative flash exposure compensation etc. For the price it seems well made and it's meeting my needs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
Gives great light to macro subjects. Have had it just over a week and am loving it. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in macro but doesn't want to spend too much on lighting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
Very low power even at close range.
cheap build quality.
Returned to B&H.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
Has a very cheap feel. Is built to a price point.
Misfires regularly, or doesn't fire at all.
Poor contacts result in batteries not sitting firmly in their housing.
On the odd occasion when it works, it works well.
In hindsight would have saved my money for the genuine product which costs five times as much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
Cons
- Cheaply built
- Not much control
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
Does what it's supposed to. Provides lighting at close magnifications by reaching in areas that a regular flash can't.
Great for macro- a much less expensive alternative to the MT-14EX.
There isn't much control available over flash power and the unit is a bit cheaply built, but for this price you can't complain, hence my 5/5 rating otherwise!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
This is a no-nonsense reliable flash for my particular application. I am an orthodontist and I use it for close-up intra-oral photography. I shoot all my pictures at f22 at 1/50 using a Canon D500 with a 60 mm macro lens. The results are superb and totally predictable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Feels fragile
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
The first thing I noticed about this flash is its uncomfortably fragile-feeling shoe. However, it provides the right amount of light for someone not wanting to fork out a lot for occasional use! I'd recommend this if you're looking for an inexpensive option.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
The light does a decent job. The feelng is a bit cheap, but for the price, I didn't expect the top build quality. The main issue is the controls. On / Off sum up the extent of the controls. You have no control over the power of the unit, no control over first/second curtain. It does pretty good with TTL if you're using it for macro purposes, but even the, I have to dial in a bit of underexposure wit FEC to make it come out right. I thought I might use it for a combination of macro and portrait work, but for portrait work, it doesn't work very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- price
Cons
- Not Durable
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I am using it 8 month for macro photography in dentistry. happy that I got it for a small fee.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
Cons
- Not Durable
- Not Functional
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I used the ring flash for insect pics.
The ETTL did not work well. The picture is always over flashed.
Also the ring flash burned out the batteries very fast. I used AA Energizer batteries. And the batteries are out of power in 1 hr... (20-30 shots ). This is terrible
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
The only thing I don't like is when I go lower than 50mm with an 18-50 lens, my shots are like shooting through a tube. Only a small portion of my shooting is macro so I can work with the limitation.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I've been wanting to get into macro photography for a while and only recently had the opportunity to afford gearing up for it. I bought this flash not only because of the price, but also because of the E-TTL II features and the fact that I could take the ring light off the camera and use it like an off camera flash when taking photos of flowers. I did read through a lot of the reviews for this flash and have made it a point to only have the flash on tight enough that it won't fall off, yet loose enough that I can take it off fairly easily. Even though I am relatively a beginner when it comes to off camera flash photography, I can say that I'm going to have a lot of fun this summer using this with all of my lenses in the bag when doing flower/macro photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I found this to be a fantastic flash. Easy to use and durable.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
Great flash
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Works great
Cons
- Fragile
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Playing with light
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
it works well and is excelent to introduce you to macro photography.
has to be handled with care, it is built with fragile materials (though it´s low price)
very interesting light for portraits in close up range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I take macro shots for fun and this has really improved the quality of my up-close nature macros.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I am a dentist, and i am very satisfied with this ring flash. I use this flash in my office and works as a 1000 dollars product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Bulky
- Not Durable
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFDRL14C TTL Macro Ringlight Flash (Guide No. 46'/14 m at 50mm) for Canon EOS with E-TTL II:
I received the product in the store could not use it.
Arrived faulty and I have to change it, however, already considering paying for a better model and more expensive.
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