james_chan4 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Can somebody help me out here? Is there a ring flash attachment for the Contax 645 system? I appreciate your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin_elliott Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 James, There are many Ring Flashes out there. Are you looking for a TTL compatible flash system? That maybe more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrich_ploedereder Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hello James, the Novoflex flash system has definitely a special adaptor for TTL light metering with the Contax. You need the generator and the ring flash. The only problem might be the large diameter of your lens front thread (72 mm). I'm using the generator in combination with the FlashArt on my 645. The generator and the flashes are really not made by Novoflex they are a third party product. I'm sure there are some other flashes out there which are using the same generator and adaptors under a different brand. Uli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlamb Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 James, You can use a ring flash on the Contax 645. I've seen a guy use one backstage at the fashion shows. Sorry, don't know the make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_chan4 Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks guys, for your help! I don't necessarily need a TTL compatible system, anything manuel will do. I know I've seen some fashion/portrait photographers using ring flashes on the contax, but I just can't seem to nail down the make of it... could someone give me a suggestion? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas_yip1 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I use a Sunpak DX-12R with the Contax TTL module with my 645 and it works great. It's designed for macro work of course, but I use it at head/shoulder portrait distances with no problem.<p>Here's a <a href="http://www.jonasyip.com/photo/index.php?page=gallery&i=14&g=2" target="_new">sample</a> from my site.<p>j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher gentile photog Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 James i use a profoto ring flash, off my pack or a battery pack for location work. Wireless remote and you will have no problem. Most places rent profoto. good luck Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco_urrea Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 here, there's a home made ring flash made with 2 flash canon 550 ex: http://panchoskywalker.skyblog.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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