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Brand: Phoenix

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Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 14 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(9), Durable(3), Easy to use(13), Fast recycling(7), Good power output(5)

Best Uses:

Fill flash(6), General purpose(5), Portraits(7)

Describe Yourself:

Photo enthusiast(4), Semi-professional(5)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Ring Flash!

By Shirl

from Saint Pauls, NC on 7/26/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

It has worked well for me so far. For the price, you can't beat it. I have been able to get right into a bee's face and take the photo with perfect lighting. No shadows. I highly recommend it.

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In Your Face

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To much light in close-only works after

By wild bill

from lakeland fl on 4/14/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

It works well 3-4 ft or more.
To much light any closer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Don't judge its performance by the price

By Fritz

from Katy, TX on 3/29/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

I've only a casual user, shooting flowers mostly so far, and have used this flash only for a short period time so far though, it has performed exactly as I had anticipated and the exposures have been excellent. It recycles quickly, but I haven't taken enough pictures with it in one shooting to determine how many flash cycles a set of batteries will last. The only thing that I think could be improved is the battery polarity markings in the battery compartment. Markings are black on black and hard to see except in bright light.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Good for Canon (and Nikon)

By TomTomato

from Chicago IL on 1/31/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Excellent Price, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output, Versatile

Cons:

No Cons found

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Photojournalism, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

I am a retired pro who teaches. Have both Nikon and Canon units. Tested both with students.
All were very impressed with both units.
Made tenting for macro very quick and easy.
Looks good. Produces good results, both Canon and Nikon.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Does intraoral well!

By Gizzy

from Mifflintown, Pa on 1/23/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Lightweight

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

I am a dentist and use this strictly for intraoral. I like that it was inexpensive and gives great results!

Nice as a first ring flash

By Dan Busler

from Walpole, MA on 1/10/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight

Cons:

Opening too small, Weak Output

Best Uses:

Fill Flash

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

I bought this unit because I did not have a ring flash and I wanted to try it and it was inexpensive. It works well, but the output is fairly weak so you must stand close to the subject and I often get red eye. Remember, this flash does not say that it is a "portrait" flash, so red eye is not their problem. I am happy with this flash, but you need one with a much large opening and one that will accept pro lenses if you plan to use it as a pro ring flash

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Macro

By Chas

from Santa Fe, NM on 1/10/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Night Photography, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

Excellent for macro or portrait fill light.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Product does a good job of lighting.

By Jan

from Berkley, Mi on 8/9/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Powerful Output

Best Uses:

Fill Flash

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

Lights subject effectively for taking great macro shots. As the on camera flash leaves shadows from your subject this ring flash does not. The price is right too.

Great!

By jbroadbent

from Utah on 2/6/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

This is a great way to get a ring light. It is cheap and fun to use.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great Price Great Produce

By Southwest Drifter

from Northern Arizona on 2/6/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight

Cons:

Physical Vignetting

Best Uses:

Macro photography, Portriats if no studio

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

would work better with lens with smaller filters like 52mm I had to use an adapter up to 58mm and unless you zoom in you can see this product on the image but Im still happy with it

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Not bad for the price

By Madkhemist

from West Palm Beach, FL on 1/21/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Use

Cons:

Weak Output

Best Uses:

Macro, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

This is just what I expected. Great for macro and head shot style portraits, but not enough output for any thing more than a few feet away.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

It's what you would expect for the price

By Zach

from Sherbrooke, QC on 12/31/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use

Cons:

Cheaply made

Best Uses:

Macro Photography

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

Well for the price it is what you would expect and nothing more. It's cheaply made out of flimsy plastic feels like a cheap macro flash. Not any where near the quality of the Canon but for the rare times I need a ring flash, does a better job than trying to use mono lights or an on camera flash.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

It's OK.

By Theweez

from Clinton, Louisiana on 12/29/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Quiet

Cons:

Inconsistent power, No red-eye reduction pre-, Weak automatic exposure, Weak Casing

Best Uses:

Macro Photography, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

This is an acceptable flash for the price. It is nice that it comes with several connection rings of different sizes. A red-eye reduction pre-flash mode would have been nice.

[6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Nice Flash

By Kati: [@]

from San Jose, CA on 4/25/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easy To Clean, Fast Recycling, Lightweight

Cons:

No 77mm adaptor

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Phoenix Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet:

[...] this is a good macro flash as well as portrait flash. I would love it more if it came with a 77mm adaptor so that it would work with my L series lens. Otherwise I have to borrow my brother's cheeper lens that came with his rebel! if there is an adaptor for a 77mm please let me know! :)

Customer Reviews about the Phoenix SmartFlash RF46C Macro Ring Flash for Canon ETTL II with 55mm, 58mm, 62mm & 67mm Adapter Rings, Guide Number of 46 at ISO 100 feet at Adorama