Photography

I know some of you already use a ring light to take photos with your phones, but I was wondering if anyone uses a Neewer RF550D Macro LED Ring Flash on their DSLR cameras?

Finding many of the Macro LED Rings were really expensive, some even more than what I paid for my Canon. I looked at quite a few reviews before I read this recommendation.

"If you're working to a very limited budget and simply need a ring flash that works, we'd recommend looking at the Neewer RF550D Ring Flash. While it doesn't have anywhere near the level of functionality of other ringflashes on this list, it is incredibly cheap and gives you the basics of what you need to start shooting macro. Compatible with Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras with macro lenses attached, it can be used as a flash or continuous light, with manual and auto modes available. The build feels plasticky and cheap, though that's mostly because it is, but the flash itself works pretty well, and provides a tidy amount of illumination where you need it."

So I looked for one to see exactly what it was and this is what I found:

Description: This RF- 550D Macro LED RingFlash is specially designed to use in the field of macroshot, scientific research, medical and personal photography in very close distance shooting. It can provide continuous and stable semi light or full light to meet higher photograph needs. The device fits any model of NIKON or Canon brand DSLR.

Package Contents: 1 x Macro ring head
1 x Power control with LCD display
8 x Adapter rings (49mm, 52mm 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm)
4 x Flash diffusers (amber, blue, oyster white and transparent).

I was drawn to the "personal photography in very close distance shooting", as I thought it described exactly what we do when we photograph our dolls. I wasn't too fussed about "it feeling plasticky and cheap", I was happy that "the flash itself works pretty well, and provides a tidy amount of illumination where you need it".

I also thought the diffusers could be fun to use. The price was definitely affordable and it was readily available at a number of online stores. So for AU$51.99 including free delivery, I chose to order mine from Amazon and it should be here on 4th September.

When it arrives I'll take some photos with it and share my thoughts on how effective it is. In the meantime, if you have used one, I'd love to hear your review.