Ring Flash Adapter for Nikon SB-800 Used on D300/D200/D80/D70/D50/D40

I heard about this on PhotoshopTV, and was surprised when i received it at how large it is, but it works GREAT. I was really impressed at how even the light is. I have used it for portraits, and macro work. And in both circumstances it works better then anticipated.I have a nikon SB-800 and it connected with no problems. But be sure and secure it tightly, fo it will fall off if you don't. And it is heavy but not unbalanced.

The Ray Flash was commented on PhotoshopTV and mentioned on photography sites on the net. So I knew going into this that I would lose at least a stop when using this product. The issue I have is the value of the product. Granted, photography is not cheap by any means, but this is a piece of injected plastic being sold for a significantly disproportionate amount from the benefits the product provides. I did try it; it was flimsy, hard to keep on the flash, and just awkward. If you are handy and don't mind losing a stop, check out some of the online tutorials to make your own ring flash adaptor, otherwise I would recommend (granted double the cost of the Ray Flash) Alien Bees Ring Flash which you can use as a ring flash or purchase the soft box add on to turn it into a great studio soft box. I returned my Ray Flash and am picking up the Alien Bees Ring Flash... I would get more value out of it, than I would have if I kept the Ray Flash.

I purchased one of these from a local shop, and instantly loved it. Loved having the ring light look with TTL. I feared it would break my SB800, but instead, IT broke first. One of the internal elements just detached and was constantly rattling around inside. It still worked properly and gave perfectly even illumination (I tested it extensively to make sure), so I delayed exchanging it. In the end, I just worried that it would fall apart completely. I talked to somebody at Expo Imaging and we agreed it would just be faster to take it back to the store and exchange it for a new, intact unit.Wellll...exchanged for a brand new unit in newer packaging and...HOT SPOT. Damn thing was hot on the side closest to the hotshoe. I tried shifting it around, covering the arm the light travels through...nothing. It consistently created a shadow on to the right of the subject when held portrait orientation. I didn't have the time to test several units so I said forget it and returned it. For $200 the bleeding thing should work and not fall apart after a couple weeks.If you get a working on one, it's a neat effect. One trick pony, but it's a NEAT trick! No moving parts--dunno how they screwed it up.I may give the Coco knock off a try. For $50, it might be worth trying.

This is an good piece of equipment that provides good surrounding light. Don't have to worry about carrying extra batteries for another flash system. However, I have found this Flash is a bit cumberson because I cannot set my Camera down without fear I'm going to rip my Nikon flash off the hotshoe! When setting my Camera down I have to use a piece of 2"x4" wood under the Camera base so to take pressure off the Ray Flash and my flash. The concept works, it's just the mounting design or housing could be better.

Let's face it, it isn't the real deal. That said, it is darn close. At only one stop of light lost, it holds its own. It's nice to see the price fall a little too. My only gripe would be the way it fits on my flash and camera. (Nikon D80 w/SB-800) ExpoImaging includes 2 rubber wedges to prop up the flash head so that your lense is centered in the middle of the Ray Flash, which works fine, it's just a little bit of a hassle.

Too bad they don't make these any longer (Those that are left are selling for big bucks, I noticed). This replaced a Saturn Ring Flash device and outperformed it in every way: snug reliable fitment and zero exposure compensation needed. A perfect fit for my Nikon SB800/D7000, and simpler to operate than the generic model now being sold. Probably not really worth current asking prices tho.

i bought it today and eagerly opened the box and popped it onto my 580EX. Its supposed to be that easy. Well, I tried to lock it place per the instructions..but it will NOT stay on the flash. I tried to turn the lock a little more to try to secure it.. and it fell off. Oy.

This ring flash adapter looks like something you'd see being hawked on late night tv along with slicers and dicers. The only difference is that this thing works. It gives you a great almost 360 degree ring flash at a comparatively low price. The only problem I have is that it could fit a little tighter onto the Nikon flash unit - so I slipped a little rubber pad into the locking device and the problem was solved.