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MCGILL MCLS-1 Macro Ring Light Description NOTE: You can still order and pay for this item even if it's sold out. We'll put you on the confirmed buyers' list and will ship to you once new goods arrive! For urgent orders, you may contact us if you like to be placed at the top of the list! eBay Singapore Promo: Get this item at only S$199/= with FREE local normal shipping if you order at our eBay store! Limited period only! Click HERE. There is no need to pay online, just a commitment to buy on eBay. Transaction will still be done offline, either via ATM or COD. Please SMS to 9108-1059 after purchase. Of course we welcome your queries via SMS or phone before the purchase. This is a unique package perfect for macro photography and will work with ANY digital camera and DSLR lens. Caters to both beginners and experts who desire to take extremely high quality macro or close-up digital images without the traditional yet highly expensive and complicated macro flashes. Since the MCLS-1 is not an actual flash, it does not require a sync cord to be connected to the camera, so even cameras that do not support external flashes can benefit from this unit. The unit simply threads on to the front of the camera or optional lens adapter. Once turned on, the light stays lit. The MCLS-1 employs a warm color tone with daylight temperature. How's the effect? See below. Taken with Sony Alpha DSLR + Tamron SP90 + DCR-250 + MCLS-1. Copyrighted by Billycane, Singapore. Ideal for forensic, medical, dental, scientific applications, insurance, collectors, advertising, etc. This is a MUST if you are taking pictures of objects with reflective surfaces like jewellery or watches as conventional (and much more expensive) DSLR macro light systems (flash-based) from Canon or Nikon will not do the job! Some digital cameras and DSLRs attached with the MCLS-1: Any digital camera with an in-built flash is not designed to take close-up pictures, especially in low light condition when the flash will cast undesirable shadows on the object. The flash also typically produces a head-on glare on the object and causes an uneven tone. Even though most cameras are now equipped with a MACRO mode (usually denoted by a flower symbol on the camera’s LCD screen), a much nearer light source is necessary to improve depth, detail and desire of a macro shot, especially so when under high magnification, as made possible by the DCR-250. 3 pictures shot without, with MCLS-1 and with an extra DCR-250: The MCLS-1 fills an important and much-neglected void in the world of affordable digital macrophotography. It consists of a constant light source in the form of a circular florescent tube and a power pack which houses 6x AA batteries (not included). It can also be operated indoors without the batteries when you connect it to an optional power adapter. The 1-size-fits-all macro constant light source gives a professional, almost shadow-free and natural tone to any object. DSLR lenses with filter sizes of 52mm to 82mm can be mounted to the MCLS-1, though some may need additional adapter rings which can be supplied by us at reasonable prices. Certain short focal length lenses might have vignetting (dark edges). It is also compatible with a wide range of digital cameras from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and many others. Some cameras may need an additional lens adapter to fit to the set-up. Please email us to check if your model needs one such lens adapter. A bonus item is the highly-innovative SNOOT! This is a hard opaque cover which allows for higher light intensity on your object when mounted to the ring light. A pleasant surprise - if your object is small enough to be covered inside the snoot, you'll get a mini professional studio with all-round lighting! It also converts the set-up into a unique macro stand for steady images. Guess which one above is shot with the snoot? Click to enlarge. Both pictures are taken using a 3.2Mega-pixel P&S compact camera - Canon A510 with DCR-250 macro lens. PROMO: Just get the AC-DC McGill adapter at only S$15 to enable you to shoot long periods in the comfort of your home or studio! Whilst stocks last. Usual price is S$25. Operates on 6x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. We suggest you purchase Sanyo Rechargeable Batteries as these are one of the best available for camera accessories. To help you get a good bargain, you may consider purchasing from this website. (NOTE: McGill is not related to above website for any profitable venture. We only want the best for our customers, ie. YOU! From what we know, it offers the LOWEST prices in Singapore for Sanyo batteries, even with FREE delivery!) When used alone or attached to the DCR-250 or CM-2000A macro lenses, the MCLS-1 empowers digital camera users to produce fascinating and professional-level macro shots at a very affordable budget! For an in-depth and independent review of this product from a Nikon digital camera user, please click here. It is marketed in North America as the FRL-1 model. The MCGill MCLS-1 comes with 1-Year International Warranty (terms and conditions apply). It will be delivered FREE in Singapore if you buy online. Delivery takes 2-3 working days upon receipt of payment either via Internet Banking or ATM Funds Transfer to our designated account. Or you can contact us to “cash-and-carry” the item at our office in City Hall or Bedok. Features: Constant 5000° fluorescent light Provides even, almost shadow-free lighting Avoids synchronization problems with digital cameras Eliminates guesswork about shadows and light coverage Translucent snoot concentrates and intensifies light Battery pack uses 6 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) for portability or AC Adapter, and can be mounted on to camera's hot shoe or metal shoe of a flash bracket. This package includes: Fluorescent ring light Battery pack (batteries not included) Translucent snoot 49mm, 52mm & 55mm adapters to fit most cameras. (Some cameras may require an optional lens adapter to mount this ring light) Instruction leaflet User Comments: "Versatile and innovative light source with the snoot." Email McGill