Overview & Features
Sea Frogs Ring Flash SL-108
Sea Frogs Ring Flash SL-108 for underwater macro photography compatible with any housing with M67 threaded port. The real benefit of using a ring flash is the ability to evenly light
subjects in tight spaces or close proximity, when traditional strobes
would prove cumbersome.
KEY FEATURES
- The SL-108 ring light gives you 1200 lumens (continuously) with 2
different power levels
- In flash mode, its maximum power is also 1200 lumen
- It can be easily
mounted on any 67mm port or adapter.
- The ring light makes for a very compact, focused light source for
macro photos with any camera from compact to SLR.
- You can evenly light
very small subjects at very close distances.
- The burn time is around 49 mins at the highest power level.
- The power
comes from one in-built battery
The Sea Frogs ring light SL-108 is best suited for super-macro, or
subjects where the working distance makes it difficult to pull your
external strobes or lights close enough for even lighting. The ring
light improves these images and videos by producing an even lighting and
softens the highlights.
The ring light gives you 1200 lumens (continuesly) with 2 different
power levels, SOS and 1200 lumens in flash/strobe
mode (the optical cable is included for the flash mode).
The ring light can be easily mounted on any 67mm port or adapter. The
burn time is around 49 minutes at the highest power level. The power
comes from one Lithium ion battery. it's already supplied in the package and
it comes with a small and easy to use charger.
In addition to the white light the Ring Light SL-108 is also
equipped with red and UV settings making it a very universal device for
the perfect macro shot!
Why Use a Ring Flash?
Ring flashes are best suited for
super-macro, or subjects where the working distance makes it difficult
to pull your external strobes in close enough for even lighting. The
ring flash improves these images by producing more even lighting and
softens highlights otherwise produced by awkwardly placed strobes.
There’s also a convenience factor for
using the ring flash. On dives or trips when macro is your primary
incentive, you can just leave the ring flash on to limit time wasted
moving your strobe’s arms again and again, as is the case with
traditional lighting. This leaves more time to focus on composition and
creativity, and less time worrying about on strobe position.
While it is an extra financial
investment and takes some time to learn, using a ring flash can actually
be simpler to assemble and use than traditional strobes. With
reflective-style or fiber-optic ring flashes, it’s also easy to remove
the ring flash if you want to experiment with back- or side-lighting.
Using a Ring Flash
For those who love to take macro images
and don’t want the hassle of constantly adjusting strobe position, a
ring flash can be an indispensable tool. With the light provided in a
circular pattern as close to the subject as possible, it allows the
photographer to change between portrait and landscape composition
without the need to constantly adjust strobe positioning.
Being lightweight and compact also
allows the light to reach into cracks and holes that would otherwise be
impossible with traditional strobes. This is especially important when
working with shy subjects.
Warranty
Meikon provides a limited warranty to the original
purchaser against all defects in original workmanship and material
under normal SCUBA use and service as outlined in the owner's manual
for 1 year from the date of purchase, with the following exceptions and conditions:
- This warranty does not cover commercial or rental use.
- Should your housing prove to be defective for any reason
(other than those listed in the limitations section below) it will be
repaired or replaced at Advanced Diving Technologies´ discretion, free
of charge, excluding shipping and handling charges.
- Repairs made under this warranty will not extend the warranty period
- This warranty is non-transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.
- All correspondence concerning this warranty must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt.
- Any flood or damage, for any reason, that is caused from
flooding an O-ring sealed or water tight area will not be covered under
warranty. All O-ring sealed products undergo extensive factory pressure
testing before being shipped and delivered and are therefore guaranteed
to be sealed and functioning when shipped from the factory.
- Meikon/ADITECH will not be liable for any loss, damages, or expenses
including incidental or consequential damages directly or indirectly
arising from the sale or use of the product.
- Meikon/ADITECH accepts no liability for any loss of captured images or the
inability to capture images even if it is due to the malfunctioning or
leakage of the housing.
- All paint finishing, cosmetic discoloration of surfaces, powder
coating, or material stitching that is chipped, damaged, or unthreaded
through customer use is not covered in the warranty.
- Meikon/ADITECH does not warranty any product for aesthetic finishes.
Issues with surface finish that do not affect function of the product
are not covered under warranty.
- This warranty does not apply and may be rendered completely void
in the event of accidental damage, abuse, overcharging of battery,
flooding due to neglect, tampering, lack of care and maintenance,
improper storage, or unauthorized service.
- This warranty specifically excludes bulbs, lenses, cords, wet
connectors, O-rings, fuses or other conditions resulting from misuse and
negligence.
- This warranty becomes void if the Video Housing components are damaged by anything other than normal recreational diving use.
- Modifications or repair by anyone other than an authorized Meikon Dealer or ADITECH Service Department will void the warranty.
- Each
product is carefully examined and checked before it is shipped. It should
therefore be visually and operationally checked as soon as it is received. If
it is damaged in anyway, a claim should be filed with the courier and
ADITECH notified of the damage.
- By purchasing this product you agree and understand that in no
event will Meikon/ADITECH, its distributors or retailers, be held liable for
any personal injuries resulting from its operation, or any other damage
whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, even if ADITECH
is advised of such damages.
NOTE: If the equipment is not covered by warranty, or if it is determined that the fault is
caused by misuse, repair will be billed to the customer, and an estimate
submitted for customer approval before the commencement of repairs
