Ray Flash question

[piiooo]

I have question for Keith or other Ray Flash Users. Did you test your Ray Flash with longer lenses (say, 70-200 or 180macro) at closer range? I was wondering if there is any shadowing in the center part of such close up photo. Thanks in advance.

[Keith B]

I have question for Keith or other Ray Flash Users. Did you test your Ray Flash with longer lenses (say, 70-200 or 180macro) at closer range? I was wondering if there is any shadowing in the center part of such close up photo. Thanks in advance.

There are no shadow issues on the 70-200 2.8 IS. I did a real quick experiment to make sure. The only issues some folks may have is the tripod ring will be in the way. It also covers part of the zoom ring. It is still accessible just not as much of it. Manual focus might be a little weird too. I almost always use my 24-70 when using the the Ray Flash and it is perfect for that lens. I don't use lens hoods with it on either. I think those would cause a shadow.


No PP on these images. Both shot same settings as jpegs straight out of camera and down sampled in PS.


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70-200 @70mm


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24-70 @70mm

[Sean Setters]

Both shot same settings as jpegs straight out of camera and down sampled in PS.

Are the stronger shadows on the right side of the statue the result of the background being closer to the object on that side or is there another reason?

[Mark Elberson]

Quick question,is thereway to use the Ray Flash with a radio trigger.

[Keith B]

It is because of weak spot where the light is redirected. I think the Ray Flash handles this better than the Orbis. The Orbis has a complete dead spot where the flash connects. I think it showed really bad on the images above because of the low power and the size of and the distance from the subject.


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It is almost a non-issue when you bump the power up.


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Mark


I think you can connect a radio transmitter to the PC jack and have it fire other lights. I've never done that but I saw I guy I worked with once use an on-camera flash as a fill and he had PW hooked to his PC jack and it fired his Porty. He wasn't using the Ray Flash but it doesn't block anything that would allow this to happen. Just don't use TTL it will fire on the red eye flash. He learned that the hard way.

[Mark Elberson]

Thanks Keith. I completely forgot about the PC jack. Funny since I just read an article by David Hobby on how he wishes it would go away forever! He, and many others, favor the 1/8" (or, 3.5mm) audio jack. Anyway, I think that puts the Ray Flash back on topover the Orbis (for me at least).


Edit: Sweet track-jacket by the way!

[Keith B]

Edit: Sweet track-jacket by the way!

Thanks, it is a little chilly in FL today and I didn't feel like turning the heat on.

[piiooo]

Keith,


Thanks a lotfor conducting the trial for me. I honestly did not think it would work, but I guess you do not know until you try[Y]


Thanks again!

[Keith B]

Keith,


Thanks a lotfor conducting the trial for me. I honestly did not think it would work, but I guess you do not know until you try[img]/emoticons/emotion-21.gif[/img]


Thanks again!

Glad to help.


I think the Ray Flash is a neat gizmo to have around. It can be a great quick fix for a lot of situation even if the full bore ring light effect isn't your cup of tea.

[Rodger]

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.

Why don't you get one of these?

Thanks for the link Mark!


I actually have plans to make one with my dad soon. It pays to have an engineer as a dad!