David Guy Maynard Demonstrates the Ray Flash

David Guy Maynard explains the benefits of the Ray Flash and how to use it to take excellent portrait shots.

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[sumitino]

Are these not recommended for outdoor use?

[ExpoImagingInc]

@sumitino The Ray Flash can certainly be used outdoors. A lot of photographers really like using it as a soft fill light and ring lights are very popular in macro photography. If you visit our Ray Flash Gallery on our website you will see several images in the Macro and Portrait Galleries that were shot outdoors. Let me know if you have any other questions. - Lizzy

[krolltan]

Hi. I have a Nikon D3s, Nikon 70-200 VR II and Sb-900. My question is this: Will the lenght of my 70-200 lens affect the results of using the Ray Flash in any way?

[ExpoImagingInc]

@krolltan Thank you for your interest in the Ray Flash. The Ray Flash is ideally suited for use with most standard lenses ranging from short macro lenses, such as the 50mm macro, to longer portrait lenses, such as the 70-200.

The use of lens hoods on longer lenses (like the 70-200) is not recommended because the combined length of the lens and hood can extend too far beyond the face of the Ray Flash. The additional length can result in an uneven light pattern on the subject.

[drstew1]

The Ray Flash is truly a delight. But to show the close up( eye shot) as an example? when this is clearly been touched etc.I feel this might not of been notnecessary? How ever i've placed an order for this . And i thank the rest of this video for some very clear descriptive info! Thank you

[ExpoImagingInc]

@drstew1 Thank you for your comments and for purchasing the RF. Minimal post-processing was done on the images displayed in this video. Regarding the close up image of the models eye, D. Maynard had this to say:

"The close up image was shot at f2.8 so the DOF is very shallow causing the soft look and OOF areas at chin and hair. This is a natural look from the lens and aperture choices, not post editing. The only “Post” work was minor skin blemish removal and light sharpening (Standard)."

[shelfy]

I'm interested on more information about the very cute model :)

[sharagim1]

i love all your video aand i did orde for your dvd, i was wonedring do you have any lighting photography class training like that? thanks David

[ExpoImagingInc]

@oevt Thank you for your interest. Generally, anything above 35mm will function fine with the Ray Flash, so that 8-16 lens will probably be sitting behind the ring and only the 35-85mm part of the 15-85mm lens will extend beyond the ring. However, some people actually use these shorter lenses in combination with the Ray Flash to create some astonishing effects. Do a search online for "Jarvie Window".

[oevt]

I just love it all. Great sound, very eye catching model and the edition make for a good sale for me...regards....O

BTW Just ordered a 8-16mm sigma for my canon and have my walk around 15-85mm would it work with both of those lenses??? I do have a 580 EX II