ExpoImaging has introduced the Ray Flash a portable ring flash adapter for your hot-shoe flash unit. This is actually a fairly exciting new product from the team that also produces the ExpoDisc and ExpoAperture2.
Because we’ve been talking about Lighting Techniques these past couple of weeks I thought you guys would be interested in this product. A ring flash is a fantastic piece of equipment to own for a portable photographer. Before, you pretty much had to DIY a ring flash, but this new piece of gear would suit many portrait & wedding photographers well. You can get some really killer fashion portraits with a ring flash. It’s light weight, slim, and works well with the built in TTL. According to research, it will only kill your flash by one stop which is a breeze to adjust.
The announcement does not come without limitations. The price is a bit much for my taste, but that’s probably only because I haven’t had my hands on the Ray Flash. I have spent less on products that I’ve never used more than a handful of times, and spent more on products that I could never part with. At $300 you’re looking at a serious investment for a ring flash if you’re a hobbyist. If you’re a pro wedding or location portrait photographer the price for a portable ring flash probably isn’t that bad.
It only fits a couple of models of flash units so that really limits the target market.
- Canon 580EX (MKI & MKII)
- Nikon SB800
I think this would be a great piece of equipment for people who don’t mind dropping $300 bucks and happen to have the flashes that are compatible with the unit. It would be great to see a price drop and more compatibility in the future.
If you happen to get one I’d love to share your thoughts on this portable ring flash by Ray Flash with our readers.
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What a great blog for picking up tricks for good photo shooting - thanks for sharing!
Btw: Thanks for the add at BC too