Bower SFD14C Canon E-TTL I/II Macro Ring Flash

by Bower

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.2 x 6 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0010HCNPM
• Item model number: 636980504148
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 1, 2007

Product Description

The Macro Ring Flash is a digital flash unit for macro photography that is compatible with most digital Canon SLR camera models. It is dedicated to the e-TTL I/II flash systems and provides accurate exposures of close-up objects. When shooting at extremely short distances, minor lighting alterations can result in relatively large changes of exposure. the TTL metering of the macro ring flash eliminates the need for grueling exposure calculations.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well, September 8, 2008

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Warren Liick (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bower SFD14C Canon E-TTL I/II Macro Ring Flash (Electronics)

I didnt expect much with this being priced so much lower than other macro light rigs, but it works very well and took almost no time to figure out and use. I have taken a few pics with my new 100mm macro lens and this ring light makes shooting things like flowers and small items very simple. The Canon MT 24EX dual macro light is probably better quality, but the price difference was too much for me. I am happy with this light.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Product died after second use, December 21, 2008

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Alex Turner (Philadelphia PA) - See all my reviews
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The results obtained with this product were good, and it was very pleasing at first. But after the first couple of shots during the first session, the flash didn't fire about half the time even thought it indicated it was ready, and then on the second time I used it, it stopped functioning altogether, and now will not produce a full strength flash even with brand new batteries. I didn't expect much for the price, but I did expect it to work for awhile at least. Looking at other products at a similar price point to this, many of them look spookily similar and appear just to be re-badged versions of this unit. Caveat Emptor! I have not heard back from the retailer yet indicating if I can even return it. I'm buying the more expensive Sigma unit because I really need this functionality.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good, September 18, 2009

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ExcitableBoy (Chattanooga, TN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bower SFD14C Canon E-TTL I/II Macro Ring Flash (Electronics)

I got this today, and it works just fine on my Rebel XSi and Sigma 50mm F2.8 macro lens. This is the first ring flash I have ever used, and I gave it five stars based on cost/performance. I'll update this short review later to comment on how the flash holds up over time. If it dies a young death, as some users have complained about, I'll just trash it and get the Sigma ring flash which costs several times as much. I don't think that there is any good way to mount the Canon ring flash to third-party lenses, so I didn't even consider that one.