Considering adding a Ray Flash to my 7d/580EX II. I've been reading up on them, and they generally get good reviews. from what I've read, the only major issue is that the ring may block the AF assist beam. Any ray flash owners have trouble autofocusing in low-light situations? That'd be a bit of a deal breaker for me.
LOVE the Ray Flash! It does block the focus assist and reduces the range of the IR signal to other speedlights.
I would not let this be a deal breaker. If you are looking for the ring light effect or just a damn awesome fill flash this is great. The fact that I can fire other speedlights and have a ring is immense.
It made this shot so much better. The shadows would have been so harsh on her dark skin.
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Example of using with other speedlights
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LOVE the Ray Flash!
Pics looks great. Thanks for the info...
So does AF still work, or does the ray flash take it out altogether?
Autofocus still works, you just don't get the gridded assist beam that normally emits from the flash. So it is the same as focusing without the flash.
Great, thanks! I think that seals the deal for me.
No problem. In fact as soon as I have an extra $200, I'm buying a second one. They work really well off the camera too. Off-camera ring light is starting to get popular and these are perfect for such lighting.
I got the Orbis for Christmas this year. I must say, I love it to the ends of the earth, however there are many times when holding the Orbis in one hand and the camera in the other gets annoying.. Like any time I need to zoom hahaha. You'll really like the Ray Flash.
-Rodger
Why don't you get one of these?Originally Posted by Rodger
WOW!
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto!
Forgot to mention that these are great for macro shot too.
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