ring flash

noun

1. photog a type of electronic flash in which the light source is arranged in a ring around the lens in order to produce a light without shadows

Example Sentences

Photographer’s description: “Salamanders can find refuge from the winter cold inside the cavities of a rotting log. From a distance, this one appeared gray and drab, but up close it appears to be covered in colorful stars. Shot handheld with a Canon 5D Mark IV and MP-E 65-mm macro lens and Nissin ring flash.”

From Seattle Times

The ring flash is the main new feature of the TR Mini.

From The Verge

Its sleek design is visually appealing and features like the LED ring flash gives off a cool tone for portraits, or it is perfect for outdoor use.

From Time

If I could line three models up side by side then I could use my softbox ring flash – a fold-up piece of equipment I had with me – to create circular reflections in their sunglasses.

From The Guardian

There are eight lights that make up the ring flash around the lens, and they’re supposed to be able to communicate the number of photos remaining.

From The Verge