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Question: Can the ring stay illuminated? Or is it only flash activated? Wanting this to shoot video (artistic reflection for a specific shot).
Document: I had high hopes for this ring but unfortunately its defective. Hot shoe connector is defective I think... anyway it wont stay on and doesn't flash nor does the lcd panel stay lit. Cheap quality. Going back immediately. I figured too good to be true.
Just as described and useful to have.I've tried a few shots with it when I received it. Seemed to work well and looking forward to some real uses for a ring flash.Also turns on constant, as a video light and I liked that and can also use that position for shadowless stills.Very satisfied.
The ring flash is not intended for wide angle shots. I like the different filters for different effects and the adjustable brightness and especially the &#34;light&#34; function to keep the flash on at all times for video. I just wish it could sync like a normal flash with the GH2.
* Very good color and uniformity. * Usable for continous lighting, as for video. * Works with any brand camera that has a lens that accepts a 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, or 77mm lens filter. * Quick-release tabs attach ring light to supplied mounting rings, for instant mount or dismount. * You can keep the light on continuously or let the camera flash it. * Convenient hot-shoe-mounted battery pack/controller.
So far i really love this product. I have just started using it for close up photography opportunities and it is very easy to use and works quite well for an inexpensive ring flash. Also with the host of mounnting ring adaptors included, this flash will fit every single lens I own. It also can be used in full on mode for stills or video and it is just what i wa looking for to dabble further with creative photo work without spending a fortune on an expensive ring flash.
I wish it would fire when my Panasonic GH2 takes the shot. It is a little slow so I use the slow sync flash feature and then it works okay but I have to slow the shutter speed down to about 20 which can cause some blur if the camera is not on a tripod. I had to buy a step-up 46-49mm adapter ring so I could use this flash with my 45mm macro and 20mm pancake lenses.
I never had a need for a ring flash as I never shoot macros before. What a difference it makes for close ups and ultra macros. Various feature over other units I looked at makea this the much better value for a few dollars more, plus it's a brand you can trust for qaulity.Glad I choose it...great equipment investment.R.G.IAWFilmWorks
love love love it. my model and i had a blast playing with the filters and the ring light worked brilliantly with our shoot. happy happy
This flash may works for some, but not for me. I wanted a flash that shot TTL exposures and this one WILL NOT!
This is a great macro lens. Very user friendly. The only issue I've had so far is that you have to adjust the zoom on your lens otherwise you can seen a shadowing ring, I do forsee this being a positive if trying to get a more creative shot though. The biggest perk I've found is the left/right function which allows for creative field of the depth shots.
Answer: It is a continuous light source.    It is probably not bright enough to give you any kind of artistic reflection.