The EM-140 DG Macro Flash is designed to work with both AF 35mm film and Digital SLR cameras of all-popular manufactures. The EM-140 DG Ring Flash is ideal for photographing subjects in fine detail whenthe shadowless mode is used and is extremely effective for scientific and medical applications. Dual flash tubes can fire simultaneously or separately. Using only one flash tube creates shadow, which can give a three-dimensional feeling to the subject. The flash features a guide number of 45 with ISO 100 The Modeling Flash function makes it possible to check for reflections and shadows before actually taking the flash picture. A wireless flash function is also available, when the EM-140 DG is used as master and the EF-500 DG SUPER as a slave unit for creating fine shadow details.High Speed Synchro and Exposure compensation functions are also available for advanced flash photography.

As I was searching the market for a small, portable ring flash for portraits, I came across the Alien Bee ABR-800 and speedlight attachments such as the Ray Flash and Orbis. The ABR-800, although small, is by no means portable, and the speedlight attachments are clumsy. Finally, I came across the Sunpak 16R Pro ring flash. I saw that there were complaints regarding red-eye, but that is easily correctable, so I took the leap. I was able to increase the efficiency and softness by making a foldable reflector lined with aluminum foil. Coupled with my D700's high ISO capability, I can take full length portraits. The wrap-around lighting is great, and somehow, with the reflector, I'm not getting much red-eye at all. There's even a modeling light, although it drains the batteries. I'm looking for an external battery pack that I can use with this.

bodies:
Nikon D300 + battery grip
Nikon D5000

lenses:
Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR G IF-ED
Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 VR G IF-ED
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 D
Tamron 10-24 f/3.5-4.5 Di II
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro

flash units:
Nikon SB-900
Nikon SB-30
Bower Macro Ring Flash

others:
Phottix N8 Radio Remote shutter release
32 Gb in CF Sandisk Extreme III
Lowepro Vertex 200 A
Aluminium fly-case
ballhead for umbrella and flash unit
Light-box
"5 in 1" Reflector disk (golden, silver, white, black, and diffusor)

I took the picture with my old Nikon D500 and a 18-55mm lens; old gear that I am sold now in order to affor a new 18-200mm lens (this "all in one" would allow me to travel light).

Missing from the picture is the latest gadget I bought in eBay: an Epson P-2000 backup unit.

The Orbis Ring Flash uses your existing flash/strobe to create the same beautiful, characteristic ring flash look that has previously only been possible with expensive studio systems. A patent-pending 'one-size-fits-most' dock means that the Orbis works with a huge range of flash/strobes with no need for add-ons. Conceived by a full-time professional photographer and developed by top optical designers, the Orbis Ring Flash is made from durable ABS plastics, weighs around 17.5oz and is totally portable. The patent-pending ‘light-tunnel’ redirects the light from your flash/strobe transforming it into an incredibly effective ring flash. A patent-pending 'one-size-fits-most' dock means that the orbis works with a huge range of flash/strobes with no need for add-ons. The Orbis enables you to take photographs with shadowless quality ring flash light without the high costs associated with buying or renting a bulky studio ring flash. All you need is a standard flash/strobe unit and an off-camera cord (or other remote triggering method). The Orbis is handheld or bracket mountable (bracket sold seperately) so neither impedes your camera system's functionality nor relies on the fragile hotshoe connection. The Orbis was designed to give passionate photographers an edge; by enabling you to quickly and easily take beautifully lit photographs, and to get the most out of your equipment.