Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Nikon 28-70 AF-S is one helluva lens. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Choices for ringflash photography > That's what I thought. The Zeus unit looks pretty good for your > purpose. Way too heavy duty for me but my system is integrated into a > more product photo setup with softbox and umbrellas using SB800's as > the main light sources. I use the AFS 28-70 Nikkor almost exclusively > with the D300. Most of the time the flash is off camera. > > Len > > > On Mar 1, 2008, at 10:47 AM, Christopher Williams wrote: > >> I'm not interested in macro ringflash like the Nikon system, but >> portrait photography with ringflash sort of like what David >> Lachapelle is known for. >> >> http://www.white-lightning.com/zrm1.html >> >> >> Chris >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Choices for ringflash photography >> >> >>> Chris, >>> >>> What are your plans for the unit and what are your expectations? >>> Generally ringlights have low guide numbers. I'm sure you must >>> have looked at the Nikon R1C1 system. It's totally wireless on >>> Nikon bodies, has a pretty good guide number per flash head and >>> can be used off camera. It can be triggered by the SB800, it's >>> commander unit and even the built in flash for the D200. It's i- >>> TTL with Nikon digital bodies. Plus you can buy additional flash >>> heads. I currently have two heads mounted on light stands with >>> two Photoflex 30" umbrellas used for soft fill. >>> >>> I also have the Sigma ringlight for closeup work. It's also i-TTL >>> but not very good outside of 6 feet or so. >>> >>> Len >>> >>> >>> On Mar 1, 2008, at 1:07 AM, Christopher Williams wrote: >>> >>>> I've been looking into possibly getting a ringflash for my >>>> cameras as an alternative flash. Alien Bees and a couple of >>>> other companies have them from around $300 and up. Downside if >>>> you almost have to get a portable battery pack which adds some >>>> weight. Like this D3 doesn't already weigh enough! Most likely >>>> I'd use it on the Lika D200. >>>> >>>> But a few clicks online lead me to this awesome amazing camera >>>> +ringflash kit! >>>> >>>> http://www.adorama.com/CZLDPRFK.html?searchinfo=lomo&item_no=17 >>>> >>>> Sweet! Now could we get a Phase One back to work on it? >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> NOLA >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information