Ringflash experimenting with and without shadow

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Ringflash
Experimenting with
and without shadow
Ringflash C and P
has been a valuable asset in many domains of photography. Now, broncolor has redefined it! Our new Ringflash
opens the door to creative options never seen before! Now,
it is equipped with modelling lights and can be used with
honeycomb grids or a soft reflector. The Ringflash P version can be combined with the Para FB.
Light in the dark
The new Ringflash units – C for
use on the camera and P for use
2
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in the Para FB – feature bright
modelling lights. Ten small,
rugged halogen lamps, each with
20 watts, are circularly arranged
and deliver 200 watts of light that
precisely simulates the properties
of the flash.
For the first time, you no longer
need to rely on a preview (or
RINGFLASH C
instant prints) to see the cha-
The debuts
as included in the delivery
racteristic of the light; reflections
Three new patent-pending honey-
and shadows can be orchestrated
comb grids* (ø 198 mm / 107 mm x
more deliberately and spontane-
22 mm) now shape the typical Ring-
ously.
flash light with gradations. The light
The continuous light of up to 200
is exciting and atmospheric. Depen-
watts also narrows the pupils
ding on the honeycomb size, the
and thus largely eliminates the
shadows become correspondingly
red-eye effect. Moreover, the
darker. The asymmetric adjustment
light intensity is easily sufficient
options of the Ringflash make it pos-
for autofocus cameras to reliably
sible to pan it in the optical axis up to
focus without additional light.
a defined angle.
*pending patent
|| Henry Leutwyler, NEW YORK
Ringflash C and P
Experimenting with and without
shadow For many years, the incomparable light of the Ringflash
Light and shadow
endearing characteristic of the
Cool light
Previously, the light of a Ringflash
Ringflash.
Thanks to the heavy-duty quartz
offered few options: it produced a
Additionally, the angle of the
flash tube and the powerful
mostly uniform – at best slightly
Ringflash can be adjusted inde-
cooling fan, Ringflash C and P
centre-biased – fill. With the new
pendently from the camera angle.
units can also be used for long
patent-pending honeycomb grid
The hotspot is no longer confined
flash sequences at high output
set* (narrow, medium, wide), the
to the centre but can be directed
ratings. Should the service tem-
lighting angle is now adjustable.
to the area where accentuation is
perature nevertheless rise above
From uniform to slightly or heavily
desired.
safe levels, the built-in thermal
centre-biased to spot-like, the
circuit breaker prevents overhea-
full range of fills can be genera-
ting of the lamp.
ted – always retaining the typical,
*pending patent
|| Paulo Figueiras, New York
“I work with the Ringflash to create unique visual
effects that cannot be achieved with any other light.
Whether in the studio or on location, the technique I
have developed with the Ringflash is responsible for
the brisk demand of my fashion photos in a competitive market.“ (Keeley Stone).
“The Ringflash endows my commercial work with an
enhanced dimension. Detailed visual effects such
as shapes, structures, and shadows increase the
creative quality of my photography and impress my
clients’ specialists.“ (Alan Stone)
Alan & Keeley Stone by Stonesimaging UK
(www.commercialfoto.com)
RINGFLASH C
with honeycomb grid narrow
with honeycomb grid medium
without honeycomb grid
Ringflash C
- halogen modelling light 200 W
- a honeycomb grid set (3 pcs) is available for the
Ringflash C
- heavy-duty UVE-coated flash tube (3200 J)
- powerful cooling fan
- suitable for all areas of flash light photography,
especially fashion, still, food and macro
- can be connected worldwide to all mains
supplies
- The UV portion of the flashlight is reduced to a
minimum by the integrated filter
SOFT LIGHT
Primary or fill light
If the Ringflash light turns out
The Ringflash C generates a
to be too hard, the standard
hard light as primary light which
reflector can be replaced with a
causes a very special and typical
soft reflector. This increases the
shadow outline. Depending on the
lighting area, which makes the
distance between the Ringflash
light softer. A more generous light
and the model or object, these
distribution reduces or even eli-
outlines are fuller and wider
minates undesirable reflections
(short distance) or brighter and
(e.g. on greasy skin). And because
narrower (greater distance).
the distance between the light and
|| URS RECHER, CH
the shooting axis is increased, the
The Ringflash C serves not only
red-eye effect is reduced as well.
as an excellent primary light
Another plus of the soft reflector
but also as a perfect fill light.
is the high light output at 2 m with
Always coming from near the
3200 J f:45 6/10.
camera (even when the camera is
moving), its light reaches even the
most remote angle of the set. Yet
the light always remains compact
and therefore hard, which wonderfully highlights structures
even in the shadow areas.
RINGFLASH C
SOFT REFLECTOR
for soft light
|| URS RECHER, CH
Ringflash C AND P
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Ringflash P in Para FB
Of course, the angle of the Ring-
In addition to its unique properties
flash P is also adjustable in the
as a primary and fill light, a retro-
Para FB so that a slightly asym-
fit kit makes it possible to quickly
metric fill can be obtained.
and easily convert the Ringflash C
If you wish to convert a Ringflash
to a Ringflash P which can then be
P to a Ringflash C, this can be
used in Paras FB 170, FB 220 and
easily accomplished with another
FB 330 where it aligns the light
special retrofit kit.
source (contrary to the Pulso G
lamp) exactly on the optical axis.
In this way, the Para FB is filled
Ringflash P
with absolute uniformity and the
- halogen modelling light 200 W
reflections in the umbrella are
- heavy-duty UVE-coated flash tube (3200 J)
moderately boosted, thus making
- powerful cooling fan
them softer.
- suitable for all areas of flash light photography,
especially for people and on location
- can be connected worldwide to all mains supplies
- in combination with Para FB, very exact front focusing,
which allows various light angles and light characteristics.
-the UV portion of the flashlight is reduced to a minimum by the
integrated filter
Power Packs
Unilite
32.113.XX 1600 J
Unilite
32.114.XX 3200 J
Pulso Twin
32.117.XX
Pulso 8
32.118.XX
Effect lamps
Reflectors are not included
Power Dock
for Verso A2 / A4 / RFS
36.124.00
Lamps
Picolite
small lamp
32.021.XX
Mobilite 2
small lamp
32.012.00
Ringflash C
32.462.XX
Ringflash P
32.461.XX
Litestick
32.451.00
Balloon
33.161.00
Reflector P-Travel
33.103.00
Narrow angle reflector P45
33.104.00
Narrow angle reflector P50
33.105.00
Softlight reflector P
33.110.00
Reflector PAR
33.113.00
New soft reflector
for Ringflash C
33.123.00
Optical snoot 150 mm
5500 K for Pulso-Spot 4
33.620.55
Wide angle reflector P120
33.112.00
Spot attachment
33.640.00
Conical snoot
33.120.00
Pulso adapter
for Mobilite 2 / Pic
33.501.00
Attachment with 3 honey
2 aperture masks for Mo
33.204.00
Softboxes
Standard reflector P65
33.106.00
Standard reflector P70
33.107.00
Stands are not included
Reflectors and Attachments
Pulso G
32.115.XX 1600 J
Pulso G
32.116.XX 3200 J
Topas A2 / RFS
31.168.XX / 31.173.XX
Topas A4 / RFS
31.178.XX / 31.174.XX
Topas A8 Evolution / RFS­
31.184.XX / 31.183.XX
Special Reflectors
broncolor System
Verso A4 / RFS
31.032.XX / 31.033.XX
Verso A2 / RFS
31.030.XX / 31.031.XX
Grafit A2 / RFS
31.166.XX / 31.169.XX
Grafit A4 / RFS
31.176.XX / 31.179.XX
Pulsoflex C
35 × 120
33.444.00
Satellite Staro
33.151.00
Satellite­­Evolution
33.150.00
Mini-­Satellite
33.152.00
Para 170 FB
33.484.00
Para 220 FB
33.485.00
Para 330 FB
33.486.00
Pulsoflex EM
30 × 110
33.424.00
Pulsoflex C
60 × 100
33.443.00
Pulsoflex EM
35 × 60
33.415.00
colite
Picobox
33.128.00
Projection attachment
for Picolite
33.641.00
Striplite 120 ­Evolution
32.303.XX
Striplite 60 ­Evolution
32.301.XX
Fresnel spot attachment
for Mobilite 2 / Picolite
33.631.00
Pulsoflex C
70 × 70
33.441.00
Pulsoflex EM
40 × 155
33.425.00
Pulsoflex C
80 × 140
33.446.00
Pulsoflex EM
50 × 50
33.406.00
Pulsoflex C
100 × 100
33.442.00
Pulsoflex EM
55 × 95
33.416.00
Pulsoflex EM
80 × 140
33.417.00
Minipuls C200
31.449.XX
Hazylight-Soft
33.513.00
broncolor Flooter
32.431.00
Special Accessories
Infrared transmitter IRX 2
36.116.00
Pulso-Spot 4
32.425.XX
Barn door with 4 wings
for P 65, P 45 and PAR
33.246.00
Barn door with 4 wings
for P 70
33.247.00
Barn door with 4 wings
for ­Mobilite 2 / Picolite
33.244.00
Barn door with
2 wings for P 70
33.227.00
Sunlite-Set
33.162.00
Adapter ring and stands
are not included
y comb grids and
obilite 2 / Picolite
Lightbar 120 ­Evolution
32.353.XX
Lightbar 60 ­Evolution
32.351.XX
Minicom 80 / RFS
31.415.XX / 31.416.XX
Honeycomb grids for Ringflash C,
Set of 3 pcs.
33.219.00
Honeycomb grids for P 50,
Set of 3 pcs.
33.205.00
Honeycomb grids for P 65, P45
and PAR, Set of 3 pcs.
33.206.00
Honeycomb grids for P 70,
Set of 3 pcs.
33.207.00
Complete product overview on our website
Boxlite 40
32.341.XX
Minicom 40 / RFS
31.405.XX / 31.406.XX
Transceiver RFS
36.131.00
Umbrellas
Mobil A2R
31.011.XX
Reflectors are not included
MonoLIGHTS
Nano 2
31.151.XX
Nano A4
31.172.XX
Transmitter RFS
36.130.00
Pulsoflex C
150 × 150
33.445.00
Pulsoflex EM
80 × 80
33.407.00
Pulsoflex EM
110 ×110
33.408.00
Umbrella silver ∅ 82 cm
33.459.00
Umbrella silver ∅ 102 cm
33.452.00
Umbrella transparent ∅ 102 cm
33.454.00
Umbrella white ∅ 82 cm
33.460.00
Umbrella white ∅ 102 cm
33.453.00
Umbrella reflector
33.496.00
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Flash energy
Ringflash C
Ringflash P
max. 3200 J
max. 3200 J
|| Cover: URS RECHER, CH
Technical Data
Ringflash C / Ringflash P
f-stop at 2 m (6.6 ft) distance 100 ISO 45 1/10 (3200 J)
f-stop at 2 m (6.6 ft) distance
100 ISO, with soft reflector
Modelling light
45 6/10 (3200 J)
with power pack 200-240 V: 200 W halogen: 10 × 20 W/24 V
with power pack 100-120 V: 200 W halogen: 10 × 20 W/12 V
with power pack 200-240 V: 200 W halogen: 10 × 20 W/24 V
with power pack 100-120 V: 200 W halogen: 10 × 20 W/12 V
Cable length
5 m (9.8 ft)
5 m (9.8 ft)
Cooling
stabilised with 2 fans
stabilised with 2 fans
Dimensions without holder
∅ 200 / ∅ 101 x 80 mm / ∅ 7.9 / ∅ 4 x 3.2“
∅ 194 / ∅ 101 x 80 mm / ∅ 7.6 / ∅ 4 x 3.2“
Dimensions with holder
231 × 286 × 180 mm (W × H × D) / 10 × 11.3 × 7.1“
231 × 194 × 140 mm (W × H × D) / 10 × 7.6.3 × 5.5“
Weight with cable
2.7 kg / 6 lbs
2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs
Holder
Stand mount with 3/8” thread respectively
¼” thread (when used with the enclosed
adapter nut)
for Para 170 FB / 220 FB / 330 FB
Accessories Ringflash C
Accessories Ringflash P
Optional accessories
Article no.
Conversion kit
for Ringflash C
for conversion
to Ringflash P
36.125.00
Honeycomb set
for Ringflash C
Set of 3 pcs.
Soft reflector
for Ringflash C
Conversion kit for Ringflash P for conversion to
Ringflash C
33.219.00
33.123.00
36.126.00
Adapter Ringflash C
for lamp stand
35.219.00
f-stop for Ringflash P with Para 170 FB / 220 FB / 330 FB
Ringflash P with Para 170 FB
Ringflash P with Para 220 FB
Ringflash P with Para 330 FB
focused
medium setting defocused
f-stop at 2 m (6.6ft) distance 128 2 /10
90 6/10
90 1/10
f-stop at 4 m (13.1ft) distance 90 4/10
45 4/10
32 7/10
f-stop at 10 m (32.8 ft) distance
45 4/10
22 9/10
22 4/10
f-stop at 2 m (6.6ft) distance 128 2 /10
90 6/10
90
f-stop at 4 m (13.1ft) distance 64 9/10
45 3/10
32
f-stop at 10 m (32.8 ft) distance
32 7/10
16 9/10
11 4/10
f-stop at 2 m (6.6ft) distance 90 7/10
64 8/10
45 9/10
f-stop at 4 m (13.1ft) distance 64 6/10
32 9/10
32 7/10
f-stop at 10 m (32.8 ft) distance
22 4/10
16 2/10
32 8/10
Printed in Germany 02/08 D0118.XX
Measured value for 3200 J, 100 ISO Distance
Subject to change in the interest of product enhancement.
Bron Elektronik AG
CH-4123 Allschwil / Switzerland
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