Ring Flash Adapter

[sampoerna]

Are you willing to spend around USD300 for this stuff? I am planning to get one this week (hopefully)

Some info
The Ringflash Adapter is unique! It was developed by a professional photographer from the Czech Republic. It was designed to be as light and as portable as possible. There are no electronics, no flashtubes and no cumbersome cables! It uses a clever system of internal prisms, reflectors and light-shapers to distribute the light emitted from the flash unit evenly around the large diameter of the ringflash adapter. This creates the same lighting effect normally only available from ringflash units made by studio flash equipment manufacturers, which are expensive, heavy and tethered, i.e. have a cable from ringflash to power pack.

The Ringflash Adapter creates a very special lighting effect: a "3D shadow-wrapped look". Because all light originates from the front, i.e. from around the lens, it produces a virtually shadow-less look on the front of your subject, while a soft even shadow appears around the edges. It is ideally suited for fashion, portrait and beauty images as a main or fill-in light.

The Ringflash Adapter does not change the colour temperature of the flash unit and the additional weight can easily be accommodated by the on-camera flash unit.

This can easily fit into Nikon SB-800 or Canon 580EX

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7071/rayflashfrontbmpno4.jpg

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Installing is as easy as 1-2-3
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Ring flash Adapter on Nikon system
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7324/rfnikonel7.jpg

[orionmystery]

It's been posted quite some time ago :)

http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13964&highlight=ring+flash

[sampoerna]

Aiya, sorry ya. BTW my version more graphical info mah :P

Anyone want this poison? I am going Cathay Photo in next few days ;)

[cheewooi]

Aiya, sorry ya. BTW my version more graphical info mah :P

Anyone want this poison? I am going Cathay Photo in next few days ;)

How much is this stuff cost? How much cathay photo quoted?

[sampoerna]

Was quoted SGD480 over the phone

[orionmystery]

Was quoted SGD480 over the phone

Check out this lah, bro: http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134452&postcount=5

For macro, but not sure can shoot models or not:D

[iwhizz]

fuh,, usd 300 hah? hurmm but if the outcome is that good i think it worth to spend..

[galee]

Fuiyoh... good for macro and getting ring light in models eyes... wonder anyone have this n tested it on model shooting with round light reflection in their eyes... :D

[kclau]

lovely , impressive! But the price is quite steep.

[sampoerna]

Visited Cathay this evening.

Overall design and quality is good, but I didn't buy any :redface:

[silverelantra]

http://images.nickodarwis.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SMguvgoKCCgAAGy4FgQ1/01-ring-fls-ul.jpg?et=tI2xLZYh%2BHLrSMetMM2QZA&nmid=0
http://nickodarwis.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMgwgQoKCCgAABReqto1
That expensive? here in Indonesia it costs only USD 70..

[sampoerna]

Would you like to be exporter to Msia? ;)

[silverelantra]

Umm... why don't you just contact the seller, I think he'd be happy to send it to Malaysia. here's the link :
http://nickodarwis.multiply.com/journal/item/28/NEW_PRODUCT_Ring_Flash_Continuous_Light_Lamp_Stand _Holder_Clip?replies_read=29

[ShaolinTiger]

I'll drop him an e-mail and see what he says.

[oracle]

any news on this product?

[duke916]

I want one .... then forget bout the cumbersome set ups ... I want one .. :0

[noordin]

I'll drop him an e-mail and see what he says.


If you're ordering, I want one. :)

[macropixman]

why don't we do a 1 time bulk order for all on SA who want one.

[qqmeng]

count me in

[edward chan]

dont leave without me :D

[jayhan]

count me in too.. but someone need to hold it up for me :P
duke... can u pls... hehe

[ShaolinTiger]

I emailed him but he didnt reply..make a list also no point if we cant get it.

[duke916]

count me in too.. but someone need to hold it up for me :P
duke... can u pls... hehe


Will do. No worries

[edward chan]

Kinda of hard to purchase as they are different sizes for diff flash and cameras. But still doable if there are enough bulk

[azharariff]

Hi guys, this is a good product. From his website (http://nickodarwis.multiply.com/journal/item/28/NEW_PRODUCT_Ring_Flash_Continuous_Light_Lamp_Stand _Holder_Clip?replies_read=29), he mentioned that this is made in China. I checked out e-bay (to see if they're selling it) and YES, they're selling this Ray Flash copy at USD$200 (still expensive!). Nicko Darwis' price comes to around RM250 per unit (damn cheap compared to e-bay...). I know we all want this, so, I've sms'ed him (at the number on his website) just now (2.25am, 9-OCT-2008) and let's see if he replies. Will keep ya'll updated.

Alternatively, one of us have to source this thing out from the manufacturer itself, which is in China. Perhaps Hong Kong is the closest lead. Anyone got any leads on this?

Cheers!

[astroboy]

Yah, someone who came back frm Photokina was telling me abt this product. If u guys can wait, it'll probably be less than rm200 in no time...as soon as the china factory starts their "ahem"...marketing. :p

[jayhan]

how come no one actually ask me about mass pro this thing?
all i need is a couple of days to bunk this into my CAD software...
get a local China plastic injection supplier (who mainly do plastic parts for toys)
and get a quantity quoted...
and then get this darn thing distributed all over :P

hey, im in china afterall!

[zamrudku]

how come no one actually ask me about mass pro this thing?
all i need is a couple of days to bunk this into my CAD software...
get a local China plastic injection supplier (who mainly do plastic parts for toys)
and get a quantity quoted...
and then get this darn thing distributed all over :P

hey, im in china afterall!

Ya lor.....better still...if u can get the REAL thing as a sample + CAD...that'll be even better. QC at cheaper prices. :D

[edward chan]

JH,
ya lor ho , go for it dude. I can do the importation work.

[azharariff]

how come no one actually ask me about mass pro this thing?
all i need is a couple of days to bunk this into my CAD software...
get a local China plastic injection supplier (who mainly do plastic parts for toys)
and get a quantity quoted...
and then get this darn thing distributed all over :P

hey, im in china afterall!

Jayhan, that's cool. However, we still need at least 1 master unit for production. So, who's gonna get this unit 1st?

UPDATE: My sms attempt turns out NEGATIVE. No reply. Dang!

[g88]

need to start hunting one in Hong Kong :D

[eAgleyes]

Count me in as well if there's a mass order!

[edward chan]

Intrested but not necessary that must purchase, please list out yr names for survey purpose. I am communicating with Nicko and hope something comes out of it . The cost is around 700,000 RP per unit(RM280.00) ex Jakarta warehouse

1) Edward Chan

[qqmeng]

Intrested but not necessary that must purchase, please list out yr names for survey purpose. I am communicating with Nicko and hope something comes out of it . The cost is around 700,000 RP per unit(RM280.00) ex Jakarta warehouse

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng

[duke916]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan

[rush]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush

[ShaolinTiger]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger

[zamrudku]

[1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud

[jayhan]

thanks duke for adding me in.
appreciate that and yes i also confirm it.

[atria83]

r we talking bout the rayflash ringlight here..??if it is...and can get at RM 280...can count me in...

[sampoerna]

I think they are referring to China made for the price of RM280. Original cost much more than that. :azz:

[gamaton_doc]

[1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc


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[eAgleyes]

[1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes

[oracle]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle

[xcaliber]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber

[Freaky]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber
12) Freaky

[edward chan]

Update: the freight cost to Fedex(via courier) in that thing is gonna cost around rm 170.00. Item weighs around 1 kg.Had asked him to look for normal post and so far no response yet on the pricing. To be frank, I am not too excited

[143]

I saw this ad in FTZ yesterday...check it out!!!!

10 Oct 2008
Accessories
SELL
The Ringflash adaptor or Ray Flash is available for testing now. Please visit to INTERNATIONAL CAMERA SERVICE, LOT 1.99 PERTAMA COMPLEX. 012-2008981. Or visit http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html. - Heng <icsc199@gmail.com>

Regards, 143

[lancer_ajai]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber
12) Freaky
13) Lancer_ajai

[edward chan]

I saw this ad in FTZ yesterday...check it out!!!!

10 Oct 2008
Accessories
SELL
The Ringflash adaptor or Ray Flash is available for testing now. Please visit to INTERNATIONAL CAMERA SERVICE, LOT 1.99 PERTAMA COMPLEX. 012-2008981. Or visit http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html. - Heng <icsc199@gmail.com>

Regards, 143

thanks for the heads up

[sampoerna]

Update: the freight cost to Fedex(via courier) in that thing is gonna cost around rm 170.00. Item weighs around 1 kg.Had asked him to look for normal post and so far no response yet on the pricing. To be frank, I am not too excited

Since you got quantity, then don't go for per kg rate, use box dimension instead ad it will be much cheaper

[behyc]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber
12) Freaky
13) Lancer_ajai
14) behyc

[iketsu1977]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber
12) Freaky
13) Lancer_ajai
14) behyc
15) iketsu1977

TQ

[zique]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber
12) Freaky
13) Lancer_ajai
14) behyc
15) iketsu1977
16) Michael Yip (zique)

[edward chan]

I am closing this survey as seller still had not gotten back to me on the alternative shipping costs.

Thanks for contributing your interest

[zique]

Maybe someone else based there could assist and find out?

[azharariff]

I saw this ad in FTZ yesterday...check it out!!!!

10 Oct 2008
Accessories
SELL
The Ringflash adaptor or Ray Flash is available for testing now. Please visit to INTERNATIONAL CAMERA SERVICE, LOT 1.99 PERTAMA COMPLEX. 012-2008981. Or visit http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html. - Heng <icsc199@gmail.com>

Regards, 143

Have anyone checked out International Camera at Pertama Complex recently, to see if they have the China made Rayflash or the Original Rayflash anyhow? I haven't got the chance to go there. Let us know if there's light at the end of this tunnel ya? (pun intended) Cheers!

[edward chan]

Have anyone checked out International Camera at Pertama Complex recently, to see if they have the China made Rayflash or the Original Rayflash anyhow? I haven't got the chance to go there. Let us know if there's light at the end of this tunnel ya? (pun intended) Cheers!

I called them up and the price does not work for me.

[soloman]

http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12437

[Kier]

Have anyone checked out International Camera at Pertama Complex recently, to see if they have the China made Rayflash or the Original Rayflash anyhow? I haven't got the chance to go there. Let us know if there's light at the end of this tunnel ya? (pun intended) Cheers!

went to International Camera yesterday and i saw those ring flash adapter. its the original Rayflash. to bad la it cant fit with sony F58 :(

btw if anyone want to try the Rayflash can visit their booth at KLPF coz they will bring several units there. thats what winnie told me.

[zamrudku]

went to International Camera yesterday and i saw those ring flash adapter. its the original Rayflash. to bad la it cant fit with sony F58 :(

btw if anyone want to try the Rayflash can visit their booth at KLPF coz they will bring several units there. thats what winnie told me.
Yup Desmond is gonna make a demo there....and RRP according to International Camera is RM980.

[sunster]

I saw it at digitalmania at pudu plaza . Cost couple of hundrend on the low side. I did not bring my camera so couldn't try it. Quite tempting.
Just wandering, the ring flash adaptor would block flash distance sensor, could it be possible for ttl to work ?

[heroinekpk]

1) Edward Chan
2) QQmeng
3) duke916
4) Jayhan
5) rush
6) ShaolinTiger
7) zamrud
8) gamaton_doc
9) eAgleyes
10) oracle
11) xcaliber
12) Freaky
13) Lancer_ajai
14) behyc
15) iketsu1977
16) Michael Yip (zique)
17) Heroinekpk

i asked the digitalmania they one is RM300