I've been wanting to use a ring flash for a long time, but could never afford the roughly $1000 to buy the flash and accompanying lens. So I decided to rig one up and managed to do so for less than $3! Basically I just cut a few holes in a disposable pie pan (one for the lens and the other for my flash), set a camera up on a tripod and made adjustments until I got the effect. It's not as smooth as a "real" ring light, but I think it's pretty good for spending two bucks and some change. It does take some explaining when you break it out in front of your subject.
3 comments:
That looks awesome. Nicely done.
I know it has been awhile since you posted this, but could you provide a little more detail about how you made your ringlight with the pie tin?
How about providing a pics of the ringflash? I'd like to see how it turned out.
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