Orbis Ring Flash Diffusing Attachment

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This is the best choice without spending over $ on a pro ring flash unit. Nice even lighting with a 580EX II. Make sure to get the bracket, it is heavy to use without it.

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Produces a beautiful defused shadowless light with a very distinctive ring flash "look" that you will either like or not-so-much. Works well on or off camera and as a fill, macro, as well as primary flash. Fits tightly on large (SB 900) flash, is very loose on smaller units (SB600) - - - so loose and heavy that it will tip this flash forward and fall off even when on mounting bracket and positioned over lens. Can be hand held, but quickly gets heavy and clusmy. I did my research, and there were no surprises. I certainly recommend the product despite the negatives. It would be virtually impossible to produce the results without making a much more substantial monetary investment.

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Although this product does as it says, it has a cheap feel, poor integration/connection with flash.
Also has a small window of usage- even for the creative mind. Price for what you get unless you shoot a ton of fairly close up / high contrast shots that require that unmistakable catch light look.
Be prepared to rig up extra velcro or gaffers tape for safe mounting to flash.

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Produces great shadowless light. Definitely suggest the mounting bracket as its a little tough to use without it. I did buy both and the work GREAT. Have used it a few times, and am very impressed with the results.

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AS a amateur photographer , handy ,affordable, it brings you a real ring flash effects.

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The Orbis Ringflash is probably the best portable ringflash one could find in the market. Unlike many others you will find, the ring flash is durable but yet still fairly light. I use it on professional shoots and even for personal portraits and let me tell you, it's pretty hard to let the Orbis fail you. I think for what it can do the Orbis is reasonably priced. Mind you I even use it as a beauty dish and fill lights on my location shoots where I just don't wanna bring heavy lights and light shapers and it does the job just fine. One of my favorite recen purchases

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I use it for portraits. great product. I didn't buy a mount (and I'm not going to) so it's a bit tricky to carry it around. I used the neck strap to secure my SB-600 in the Orbis pocket(a bit tricky, but it works) to prevent it from falling off. I like the size and portability. It feels cheap and is made plastic but I guess that's why it is so light (weight wise). Which is great! (:

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This does just as described. It is great for portraits as fill as well as photojournalism. It's a it clumsy and the flash on the arm bracket and the ring don't feel secure. I added an elastic strp around the speed light and the arm to make it mo secure. I don't like the giant branding on the back, so I covered it with my own branding.

The bracket arm is a must. Even if you plan to just handhold the unit (if you want to only use for a few shots) it helps keep the unit together on the speed light.
It performs better than the Ray Flash.

I prefer using a Black Rapids R-Strap camera strap, which attaches to the bottom of the camera at the tripod mount, and it's a drag to switch out my camera strap, but I deal with it.

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I like it. Nice because you can use it with different flashes. Not nice because it is pretty loose on Canon 430 EXII.
Nice ring flash lighting adds good variety.

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Bought this unit primarily for indoor event photography. Works as claimed but with certain limitations. Doesn't securely attach on top of your flash as others. It uses more of a pressure of almost spring to push the flash under the orbis unit with the arm getting it into position. This means you need to rest the ring pretty much up against the bottom of your lens to securely hold it. This can tend to interfere with your focus ring and you tend to constantly fidget with the orbis. If you are shooting a very low key, relaxed shooting style event, this works okay. I recently used it at a runway fashion show and the unit was pretty much useless. So if you are using it for events that require a lot of quick shots versus people posing and giving you time to take there pictures, look at other alternatives.

On the flip side, at around $250 for the kit, it is probably the best made unit for the price.

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I use for portrait in my studio

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Great fill light for all sorts of photography including portraits and macro photography.

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Good product at reasonable price
I use it mainly for weddings and portraits

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This product works great when photographing jewelry for my wife's online business: Loving Liberty Jewelry.

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Out of the box it casts a good light & does as advertised consistently. Many opportunities to do creative lighting without fussing over exposures & lights. Much too floppy making it difficult to handle w/SB900). Overly branded.Definitely needs redesigning. Love the quality of light. Used as rim light in TTL mode last evening = great exposure. Now experimenting w/ Hollywood style contrasty B&Ws. Make sure this top heavy device is secured at ALL TIMES and at all levels!

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The Orbis Ring flash is 'n great (and cheap) way to get amazing portraits with soft lighting. Evenly spreads the light, for a more professional, natural look. Works great for macro work too. I use the Orbis Ring flash with my SB700, and it fits perfectly. Well worth it, if you want to take your photos to the next level.
It is a bit akward to hold and getting used to, but I also purchased the ring arm as a package, which was worth it.

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Problably many people buy this influenced by Mr. David Hobby. So, I thing is better to use as he does. The light quality is ok, but will do more as a fill. Drains a lot of light from your flash. The construction is also good. If you are a Nikon user, you can easy use it with CLS, so no need for radio transmitter or cords...

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Use it as fill flash to soften shadows created by your main light . Orbis can be used with various flash models/brands . Use it with the Orbis arm or on a stand . Wish some kind of hotshoe attachment came with the orbis arm to be able to use it without the need to hold it

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Portraits is it's specialty. You would need the arm attachment if you can't stand holding it all the time. The flimsy bag might not be enough for protection.

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Not the most perfect product, but very close to it! Once you realize the need for some muscle to get the flash situated in the ring, it is then simple to use, very consistent, and very flexible in it's use. Must have the accessory arm attachment.