Ring Flash for Sony A350

[Steve52]

Browsing on ebay, came across this.

Does anyone know if they are any good?

[RonM]

Steve, my initial reaction is that it is likely to function but doubt it would be any good, there is not enough information to inform you of which type of flash functionality it has, I would presume basic TTL, whereas any alpha requires ADI flash capability, remember that Sony revamped the Minolta flashes and have brought out a completely new one for the 900 (need to start saving )

[sillyconguru]

there is not enough information to inform you of which type of flash functionality it has

The box states 'ring light'. I'd suspect that the listing isn't totally correct and that the item outputs continuous, and fairly low power, light.

[parisian]

Color Temperature: 3000K
Distance Range: 2.5cm - 25cm
Power Source: Internal Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery or AC Adapter Power
Available Adapter Ring: 52mm, 55mm, 58mm and 62mm ring sizes
Measurements: Main Body - 92(W) x 112(H) x 20(D) mm
Weight: Main Body: 90g
Angle of Coverage 80 degrees
Power Indicator 3 Modes-Full Charge, Half Charge, and Empty
Mount: Attaches to Filter Threads or Adapter Tubes and Rings

Well the colour temperature is off for a start and I love the fact that they state that 'Empty' is one of the modes.

[daft_biker]

Aye, I suspect it's a ring of LEDs rather than a flash with a bulb. Fine on a compact with no hotshoe if you've no other choice but not something that's likely to be as useful as a ringflash.

Can you get the Sigma ringflash in Sony fit? It has loads of functionality and is, IIRC, cheaper than the likes of the Canon one I have. Marumi do an even cheaper but far more basic ringflash...about £100 IIRC. Again, no idea if it can fit on Sony DSLRs but may be worth a look.