Name: Used Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash OB
Brand: Used
SKU: US1956322
Price: 118.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Used MF-R76

Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash

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Used MF-R76 

Open Box: Used Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash OB MFR: FP-LF-MF-R76.

The Creative Light Solution for all Macro PhotographersThe Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash is the macro photographer's lighting solution for revealing the wondrous world of small objects. The shadowless flash technique may not be new, but the Flashpoint MF-R76 brings all the advances of strobe together in this version of the ringflash. The flash is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Fuji, and Pentax DSLR cameras with a hot-shoe.The flash illuminates a nonreflective subject with a soft and even light, ideal for revealing small, intricate, and difficult-to-light details. Besides the advantage of piercing the depths hidden in the details, flash freezes action - from the rapid beating of wings to the leaping of amphibious creatures. Time magically appears at a standstill while one brief marvel of a moment is captured for all to appreciate. Ideal for photographers as well as medical professionals and the scientific community alike, macro photography is the key to those wonders waiting for all to observe and explore.The ring light consists of two integral components: a controller that slips into the camera's hot shoe and the ring flash, which mounts on the lens filter thread. Flashpoint includes 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, and 77mm adapter rings to ensure broad compatibility with most macro, zoom, and standard lenses. The control unit powers the flash through the time-proven Flashpoint VB26 and WB100 rechargeable lithium battery packs, which can provide up to 660 full-power flashes. The manual unit regulates light intensity in 1/3 EV increments from 1/1 full power to 1/128, and a large LCD panel conveniently displays flash settings for easy navigation and control. The critical imaging needs of the medical and scientific community welcome the use of precision exposure and the open, shadow-free illumination of the ring light. The use of telephoto macro lenses and the exceptional strength of the MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash provide a safe working distance for medical photographers during surgical sessions or dental procedures. No detrimental heat is transmitted to the subject, and delicate tissues are protected from the ill effects of instruments in proximity to the operating theater. The Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash is the creative light solution for all macro photographers, enthusiasts, and those working in specialist medical and scientific applications.Versatile Lighting ControlsA dual flash tube design with a separate A/B brightness control system allows either flash tubes to fire individually or simultaneously, from full power to 1/128 at 1/3 stop increments to create a sense of 3D dimension to master light to dark ratio effects for outstanding results. Images snap with richness and vibrancy. Moisture glistens on the surface of vegetation and fruits without glare.Close-up CreativityThe ring shape flash head design, attached to the front of the lens, provides illumination without getting in the way or casting harsh top or side shadows. The arrangement is ideal for photographers to shoot close-up images on-location, facing a spontaneous situation in the wild or in the studio under controlled conditions. "Focus" on High EfficiencyTwo focus assist lamps are fashioned with 10 levels of power to aid ratio focusing and composition easier in low light. Not only is the subject captured with the form depicted clearly, but the visualization is previewed.

Used Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash OB

IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE MY REVIEW
For Canon R series camera users: It is important that you go to your camera settings (page 7 on my R5), and change the "Expo. Simulation" setting to "disable". This will allow your camera to properly focus while using this flash. This may be common knowledge, but I have always used Canon Flash products, which would automatically brighten the screen in order to focus on the subject, so I never had to do so. Seeing as this product is not "recognized" by Canon (as of this writing and on my R5 at least), the camera will (most likely be) well underexposed, making it almost impossible to properly focus (ie shooting at f/11 @ 1/200s). It took me a good 20 mins to find a solution for this issue online, and now it works as it should. 

REVIEW:
Other than the aforementioned critical step in order to ensure proper use, this flash works exactly as intended. I primarily purchased it for all of my macro shots, seeing as using a normal flash set up mounted to the hotshoe of the camera would sometime result in lack of proper illumination (if the lens was too close to he subject) or really harsh shadows due to the flash being mounted away from the lens. This flash eliminates both of those issues, resulting in a properly exposed image with even lighting. It is ideal for macro shots, but I'm sure it would work wonders with product photography as well as portrait/headshot photography as well. 
I also find it very neat that you can adjust the two sections of the flash separately, which I'm sure will lead to some very interesting shots once I play around with it a bit more. 
The construction of the product itself seems relatively solid, and I'm glad that the adapters are some form of metal instead of plastic. I had no issue mounting the 67mm adapter to my RF100mm 2.8 lens, although you will have to remove the lens hood entirely (I usually have it in the "resting" position along the lens). 

Although the flash works as intended, it's not perfect for a few reasons:
1) You aren't able to put a lens cover back on while this flash is mounted to your lens. This may be a non-issue for some, but I ALWAYS put the lens cover back on when I'm done shooting any subject. This means that I also have to remove the flash from my camera when I'm done shooting, otherwise I would probably leave it mounted knowing that I will most likely use it for my next shoot. 
2)The flash isn't recognized by my camera (R5, and at least as of this writing), meaning that I'm unable to select the flash settings via my camera (which is what I usually do with my other Canon flashes).
3)Very minor gripe, but like most Chinese products, the instructions were most likely written by a non-native English speaker. leading to a few confusing (yet decipherable) instructions. 

That said, this is a relatively cheap ring flash (especially compared to the one offered by Canon) that does its job well. I've only used it for the last couple of days, so as long as it keeps working, I really have no complaints.

Does the job!

Works great. On my wide angle you can slightly see the edge of the adapter ring.

Used Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash

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