Customer Reviews

Bower SFD14C Digital Macro Close-Up Ring Flash + Tripod + Batteries & Charger + Accessory Kit for Canon EOS Rebel XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, 50D, 40D, 5D Mark II, 7D Digital SLR Cameras

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The Bower SFD14C ring flash appears identical to the Opteka RL-500,
which has been problematic for some Amazon reviewers.
My Bower ring flash works fine, so far (as of this second day).
I wish it allowed for a lens cap while it is installed;
instead for protection I will insert a UV filter
between the ring flash and lens.

The battery charger is better than expected;
it handles AAA (as well as AA) without adapters and, unlike others, appears to sense each cell separately.
With other chargers which charge 2 cells in series,
one cell may invert or otherwise fail.
I have not yet tried the charger with NiCd,
which it also claims to support.

The "Accessory Kit" is a Precision DJC-007 cleaning kit.
It appears similar to Amazon B000W79C82, except without the DigiKlear
or B001LEQA12 without the LensPEN. The cleaning fluid is labeled:
"DISTILLED WATER AND NON_TOXIC GLASS CLEANER".

The tripod is a Digital Concepts TR60N,
for which see Amazon B000093UDQ.

For $15-20 more than a Bower SFD14C without batteries, I am satisfied.

for the price, this flash definitely met my needs. it produces very interesting portrait shots. the only con i have about it, is that its awkward to assemble the adapters to your lens, and try to put the flash on.