Ring Light Macro
Florescent Tube or LED for Macro Ring Light?
I’m looking to get a ring light. Two options: florescent tube or leds?
Tube: http://cgi.ebay.com/Macro-Ring-Light-For-Most-Cameras_W0QQitemZ110313728739QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Camera_Flashes?hash=item110313728739&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
LED: http://cgi.ebay.com/Ring-Light-Macro-Flash-For-Nikon-D70-D70s-D100-D50-D40_W0QQitemZ110314393097QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Camera_Flashes?hash=item110314393097&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318#ebayphotohosting
which is better and why?
Tube models use more battery.. or have to be plugged in to power.
LED models use less battery power..
However, neither are as bright as a electronic flash ring light, but they ARE cheaper.
The electronic flash ring light will usually allow for more DOF (depth of field) control and the ability to shoot much with out the use of a tripod or other supports, including being tethered to power. The electron flash is going off VERY fast, Regardless of the shutter speed, sometimes in the 1/10,000 of a second (some more, some a lil less) but still fast enuf to freeze a bee at a flower, humming bird at a feeder and such. But, if the shutter is too slow, you could include blur or motion, not to mention background light that may degrade the idea of the image.
Trouble with most electronic flash ring lights is the fact their light is like surround sound… It’s everywhere, but as a light, it’s flat and offers no depth or 3D EFX to make the subject stand out a bit.. Some have the ability to dim or turn off sections of the ring (LED’s, tubes if segmented, and such) allowing for “side light” to give that 3D EFX.
For the $$ tho your looking at a fun accessories that would give you hours of fun and enjoyment, assuming you have a macro lens to use it on. If you find your really getting into the concept of close up photography you can expand by getting extension tubes and / or bellows.
Have fun..
Bob – Tucson
Sony’s Ring Light
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