ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702)

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Lightweight (10)
  • Reliable (7)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Well built / quality construction (4)
  • Easy to pack (3)
  • Durable (2)
  • Cheap (1)
  • Consistent output (1)
  • Convenient interface (1)
  • Different (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (3)
  • Pricey (3)
  • Weak construction (2)
  • Adds bulk to setup (1)
  • Doesn't perform well (1)
  • Flare and ghosting (1)
  • Flimsy feeling when mount (1)
  • Low-ligh focus assist na (1)
  • No storage bag provided (1)
  • Poor quality (1)

Best Uses

  • Close -ups (6)
  • Fill flash (3)
  • Macro (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Lighting (2)
  • Nighttime (2)
  • Special events (2)
  • Tote along (2)
  • Fashion (1)
  • Fast action (1)
 
 
 

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ExpoImaging Ray Flash, Ring Flash Adapter for Canon 580EX II Flash with Canon 5D/40D/30D/20D & 10D DSLR's - for Sony HVL-56AM flash with Sony A100/A200/A350/A700 DSLR Cameras - and for Olympus FL-50R Flash with Olympus E410/E420/E500/E510DSLR Cameras

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 2, 2009

ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702) Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Perfect for Glamour Lighting

"I love this little gadget. It gives a beautiful wrap around light for a glamour feel. also makes a nice fill light. Very easy to put on & off. Still can make use of ettl flash output. A little on the spendy side...." Read Full Review »

Jul 13, 2008 by choochboop

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Good Idea. Almost Great.

"I'd say this was a great product but it doesn't shield it's light for shorter lenses. When I use my 24mm 1.4, I get a crazy flare rings around my images from portions of the lens hood that recess and don't shield it from the ring. My 50mm 1.4 is even shorter and I get major ghosting across the whole image. I am going to construct something from neoprene to wrap around the hoods to block the stray light...." Read Full Review »

Sep 22, 2008 by KB Goodtimes

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ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702) Review

Perfect for Glamour Lighting

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Different
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • More »

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Glamour
  • Portraits
  • Something different
 

"I love this little gadget. It gives a beautiful wrap around light for a glamour feel. also makes a nice fill light. Very easy to put on & off. Still can make use of ettl flash output. A little on the spendy side. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 13 2008
choochboop
Wa
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  • Professional
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Price: $199.95
 
 

ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702) Review

Works as promised

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • No storage bag provided

    Best Uses

  • Close -ups
  • Portraiture
  • Special Events
 

"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 ax …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 27 2009
Vlad
NJ
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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Price: $199.95
 

ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702) Review

Great Fill. Not So Much Ring

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • Close -ups
  • Fill flash
 

"Works great for on axis fill, especially if you are with in 8 feet of your subject. If your planning to use it as a key light, you're going to be disappointed beyond 4 or 5 feet. You may be disappointed at any distance. If you think you're going to get a high fashion ring light look from a speed lig …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 2 2009
Boblin
Duxbury, MA
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ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702) Review

Low cost, high quality product!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close -ups
  • Nighttime
 

"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. …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 3 2009
Rob
Los Angeles, CA
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[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter (RAC1702) Review

Affordable Alternative

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Softens Light

    Cons

  • Low-ligh focus assist NA

    Best Uses

  • Macro work
  • Portrait Photography
 

"I purchaed the ray flash and love it. This provides really nice, even lighting excellent for portrates. Since it uses the flash on the camera, ETTL metering is fully operational. The center opening is large enough to accomodate lenses with wide diamiters. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 15 2008
Bruce!!!
Hoboken, NJ
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