ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

Excellent attachment if you want to achieve soft and even spread lighting for portraits. Adjusting your flash will also allow for Light Ring effect in the eyes.

It is, however, quite heavy and at times hard to fit over certain lenses. Not an excellent choice if there is a lot of movement.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

It is so easy to use! I use it for added fun photos for my clients for their wedding books! Great lighting and perfect turn out every time!

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

Very good light solution!

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

Very nice lighting, kind of awkward looking (but how else can you get light around the lens), does what it says it'll do. The only problem, IMO, is this type of light can only do so much before it's repetitive.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

The ring is not evenly distributed light in the foreground, where better should work. It's too big and I think it could damage the flash.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

Portraits.. a little macro.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

It's ok. It's design makes it kind of rickety. I think for those who want the look, they'll find value in it if they don't have a big budget for something professional grade.

I don't love it or hate it, but I think there will be those who either love it or hate it.. I wouldn't recommend this to a friend, but wouldn't talk him or her out of buying it either..

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

I was really excited about this idea, but it's extremely bulky, and much bigger than I think it needs to be. The quality of light and flash was good, but I also felt like my clients were seeing stars for much longer than 'normal' flashes or even an actual ring flash.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

Even though it just feels wrong paying [$] for a piece of plastic, I must admit it is a good product... It is solidly built. It fits my 580EX II perfectly.Provides a very powerful, even flash.Looks pretty cool, too.I don't like that it blocks the auto-focus assist light, however, which makes focusing in low light tricky, but that's unavoidable due to the design.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

It's not as powerful as a ring light, but this baby comes in handy. It is cumbersome to carry around especially if you plan on shooting weddings with this. It sticks right around your lens so that's great, but I fear if i drop it then it's game over for the ray flash. Overall the photo quality paired up with the canon 580 ex II is great. It just takes some time getting used to.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

I bought this unit for on location fill light. In that respect it works very well. I used it in a studio setting hoping to make my workflow easier but it fell a bit short in that respect. However if your budget doesn't allow for the bigger studio size units this will fill in quite well. It just takes a bit more work when balancing your lighting.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

great light source for macro photography + high-fashion shots

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

This flash is built to last a lifetime. If you're an engineer you'll like the design and quality of this product. I'm a little surprised that the price isn't higher.
I recommend this product.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

This flash does concentrate light to the middle of the face, but it isn't strong enough to have the effect of a real (far more expensive) ring flash. There is too much fall-off of light in back of the subject and most shots looked pretty ordinary. I returned it.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

I've only had this a week. I am using it with a 580 flash. With this flash, I need to use one of the included shims - which is a little rinky dink, but the flash is suppose to fit the ver II model perfect. Works well, but it is large and bulky. Should best be used in conjunction with other general lighting. Shots to date show good potential.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

I use if for portraits and events.Ray Flash can't fully replace studio ringflash because of following limitations:- less output (approx 1 stop loss compared to 'naked' 580EXII);- absence of light direction management (best studio ringflashes allow to adjust the flash optical axis vs. lens optical axis and light beam narrowness), and Ray Flash, while being tightly tied to the flash, however, does not prevent the hot shoe flash head itself from some side play (this can be barely noted with naked flash, but when you put more load on it, with Ray Flash, or with Fong's WhaleTail, you will find that there is some side and end play there);Ray Flash compared to hot shoe flash:- you can't bounce;- usually can't use hood;- access to on-the-lens switches can be limited (depends on lens);- if lens has tripod collar installed (70-200 f/2.8 IS), you have to remove Ray Flash first to take lens off body.However, Ray Flash is awesome addition to hot shoe flash:- no need to carry separate heavy power pack (and Ray Flash itself is not heavy);- shadows are very soft compared to hot shoe flash;- TTL functions as well as with genuine flash;- it costs [$] only. - while it can't replace true macro ring flash, because it does not allow to set a ratio between left and right parts of 'ring'. With Ray Flash you always get a flat even illumination. However, it delivers that flat even light at less than 5" distance.It is definitely better then direct hot shoe flash; light reflections on oily/sweaty skin are not as harsh and shadows are much more pleasing.I would mention following suggestions for events:- remove tripod collar from your lenses if you are gong to switch lenses during event. Otherwise, you would have to remove Ray Flash every time you put lens with collar on or off the camera;- Ray Flash can restrict finger access to on-the-lens switches (AF, IS, etc) to some degree, and to use these switches you would better have some short but strong tool (a lock key might work).Ray Flash might look fragile, but it is not; it is made from high quality plastic. My main concern is storage; it would be great if retail box included some kind of storage bag, because it is hard to find appropriate bag yourself because of Ray Flash shape and dimensions.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

I would have given it a 4.5 star rating but not a 4 for one simple reason - it does not come with any kind of a carrying case. I would have gladly paid $20 more to have a case included.I use several accessories for my 580EX II flash including the Gary Fong universal and PhotoFlex diffuser. If you want to see how good this unit works, check out [@]. Models I photographed are happy with the results.It is sturdy and top notch in build quality. If you do portraiture of any kind, this deserves serious consideration. Not to mention the cool factor!

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

I'll probably be using this about 90% of the time i'm using on camera flash which i've never been a fan of until now. I wish I had invented it.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

The model I ordered was designed for a 580 EXII flash, but can fit on other flashes with the supplied shims. I ordered it to shoot senior pictures and get good face lighting, but I also hear it is good for shooting "product shots." It is a very simple, one-piece device that you attach to your flash. I did experience some vignetting when I was wide with my 28-200mm lens. Beware that you need a long lens to overcome this. A cheap/short prime lens will not work as the lens barrel has to extend beyond the ring and there is no way to bring the ring closer to the camera body.I used it with a Canon 5D Mark II and while I stayed within the limitations of the ring, it worked FANTASTIC! [@]. I was ecstatic with the results, especially the ones shot at night in the dark! I recommend carrying a backpack as it is a little bulky when you aren't using it. Lightweight and easy to pack, just a little awkward when not on the camera.

Comments about ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for EOS/Olympus/Sony DSLRs:

The Ray Flash produces results similar to pro ring flashes at around 1/4 of the price, so it's hard to go wrong if you want to get the effect but don't want to spend the money.

It's a little clumsy in use, mostly blocks the sensor on the front of the flash, making it hard to use wireless functions sometimes (though it works, sometimes), and when you hold the camera vertically, you have to support the Ray Flash with your hand, or else the edge of it falls down into the frame of wider lenses. Not a huge problem.