How to choose a ring lamp

How to choose a ring light

With the advent of LEDs, the development of lighting fixtures began to grow vigorously. And now manufacturers place small diodes on boards of many different shapes and sizes.

And in the end it is possible to avoid shadows, so that the picture will be simply magnificent. You just have to understand which ring light has to be chosen in order to achieve the desired effect and what you have to pay attention to.

Types of ring lights

Initially, you need to decide on the technology to be used. Now the manufacturer offers 2 variants:

  1. LED bulbs.
  2. fluorescent.

The first category is currently the most in demand, even taking into account the increased cost. This trend is logical, since in the case of ring light, cost is not a major parameter for many consumers.

Features of LED lamps

Modern lighting equipment comes with LEDs. And this technology is actually quite efficient and environmentally friendly. And an additional plus is that it does not cost too much. The basis is an LED lamp on a circuit board, where the LEDs are evenly distributed.

Advantages include:

  1. Minimal ripple of light.
  2. Quality.
  3. safe for vision.
  4. LEDs hardly ever get warm over time and there is no unnecessary heat.
  5. Long life.
  6. Repairability.
  7. No harmful substances.
  8. Temperature regulation.
  9. Economical use of electrical power
types of lighting in ring lamps

Fluorescent

The only feature of this equipment is its low price. The principle of operation is different. There is mercury vapour inside and the inside is coated with a substance that converts electricity into light.

The disadvantages are:

  1. Harmful substances are released when the bulb breaks.
  2. Does not reach maximum brightness immediately.
  3. Does not like frequent switching on and off.
  4. Short life cycle.

Optimal diameter of the ring lamp

Selfie rings are 12 centimetres in diameter and can be battery or battery-powered. This option is suitable for macrophotography.

26 centimetres is optimal for local illumination. High-quality face illumination can be arranged.

32 centimetres is semi-professional equipment. A smartphone can fit inside without any problems. Most often a tripod is included for mounting on the floor.

The 36 centimetre is the size that is currently in particular demand.  Your face will be perfectly illuminated, even from a distance.  So it is the best solution for the beauty salon.

45-55cm is the professional size.

Power

This parameter largely depends on the specific application. Professional models allow for power adjustment and reduced light output.

There are 3 power options:

  1. batteries.
  2. rechargeable battery.
  3. Mains.

Here too, it is worth choosing an option based on the specific activity and personal preference.

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