Archive 2017 · Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
p.1 #1Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Since most manufacturers quote t0.5 times as it's more impressive for marketing, I decided I'd make use of the new Sekonic meter that allows for not only HSS metering, but measures flash duration as well (configurable for t0.5, t0.1 or anything inbetween) — to test all of my lighting for flash duration.
If I can get my hands on other lights to test, I'll add them, or maybe make an interactive chart/graph for all of my flash duration tests.
http://www.thebroketographers.com/blog/2017/4/13/flash-duration-analysis-with-the-sekonic-l858d-u
If I can get my hands on other lights to test, I'll add them, or maybe make an interactive chart/graph for all of my flash duration tests.
http://www.thebroketographers.com/blog/2017/4/13/flash-duration-analysis-with-the-sekonic-l858d-u
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Apr 14, 2017 at 02:26 PM
p.1 #2Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing !
I'm eager to know what will happen when you will finally find a way to upgrade your B2's pack in terms of both colour consistency and, apparently, flash speed.
I'm eager to know what will happen when you will finally find a way to upgrade your B2's pack in terms of both colour consistency and, apparently, flash speed.
Apr 15, 2017 at 06:51 AM
p.1 #3Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Well done! Curious to see where the Godox 360, 360 II and 600 would place. Thanks for the write up.
Apr 16, 2017 at 05:55 AM
p.1 #4Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
jlafferty wrote:
Well done! Curious to see where the Godox 360, 360 II and 600 would place. Thanks for the write up.
Thank you! If i can get my hands on some godox units, i'll definitely update the article, or make a database with flash durations.
One of my friends just got one and he'll be sending me results from his D2 1000
Edited on Apr 17, 2017 at 12:38 AM · View previous versions
Well done! Curious to see where the Godox 360, 360 II and 600 would place. Thanks for the write up.
Thank you! If i can get my hands on some godox units, i'll definitely update the article, or make a database with flash durations.
One of my friends just got one and he'll be sending me results from his D2 1000
Edited on Apr 17, 2017 at 12:38 AM · View previous versions
Apr 17, 2017 at 12:37 AM
p.1 #5Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
MayaTlab wrote:
Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing !
I'm eager to know what will happen when you will finally find a way to upgrade your B2's pack in terms of both colour consistency and, apparently, flash speed.
I've always had an issue with my B2's and updating them -- interestingly, the B1's or my Air TTL Remote have never had any issues.
Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing !
I'm eager to know what will happen when you will finally find a way to upgrade your B2's pack in terms of both colour consistency and, apparently, flash speed.
I've always had an issue with my B2's and updating them -- interestingly, the B1's or my Air TTL Remote have never had any issues.
Apr 17, 2017 at 12:38 AM
p.1 #6Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Very cool! I'd love to see more lights added to the database, especially the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra system (old packs and/or new ELB 400) with the three head types. I've got them, but not the light meter... I haven't been able to figure out if the Quadra's flash duration increases or decreases as power output decreases. I guess there are ways to test this photographically, just never been motivated sufficiently to do it. Seems like this new Sekonic meter is a great solution.
Apr 17, 2017 at 01:08 AM
p.1 #7Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
rscheffler wrote:
Very cool! I'd love to see more lights added to the database, especially the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra system (old packs and/or new ELB 400) with the three head types. I've got them, but not the light meter... I haven't been able to figure out if the Quadra's flash duration increases or decreases as power output decreases. I guess there are ways to test this photographically, just never been motivated sufficiently to do it. Seems like this new Sekonic meter is a great solution.
Thank you!
I would like to create a database for flash durations of all types/makes/models, but unfortunately, I only have access to the lights I own. I do have a friend in Japan who's getting one of these and owns a bunch of profoto packs as well as one of the new D2's, and is supposed to send me some readings of his gear.
Additionally, anyone else who owns the meter and any lights not already tested, I'd love to get those results and add them!
Very cool! I'd love to see more lights added to the database, especially the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra system (old packs and/or new ELB 400) with the three head types. I've got them, but not the light meter... I haven't been able to figure out if the Quadra's flash duration increases or decreases as power output decreases. I guess there are ways to test this photographically, just never been motivated sufficiently to do it. Seems like this new Sekonic meter is a great solution.
Thank you!
I would like to create a database for flash durations of all types/makes/models, but unfortunately, I only have access to the lights I own. I do have a friend in Japan who's getting one of these and owns a bunch of profoto packs as well as one of the new D2's, and is supposed to send me some readings of his gear.
Additionally, anyone else who owns the meter and any lights not already tested, I'd love to get those results and add them!
Apr 24, 2017 at 11:29 AM
p.1 #8Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
I have an 858D-U and will provide data for four Canon 600EX-RT and one Speedlite 430EX III-RT. The variation in the 600EX-RTs should be interesting.
Apr 24, 2017 at 12:30 PM
p.1 #9Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
moranjr wrote:
I have an 858D-U and will provide data for four Canon 600EX-RT and one Speedlite 430EX III-RT. The variation in the 600EX-RTs should be interesting.
would love to add that to the list!
I have an 858D-U and will provide data for four Canon 600EX-RT and one Speedlite 430EX III-RT. The variation in the 600EX-RTs should be interesting.
would love to add that to the list!
Apr 26, 2017 at 11:39 AM
p.1 #10Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Canon 600EX-RT FDA
Apr 28, 2017 at 01:40 PM
p.1 #11Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Canon 430EX III-RT FDA
May 03, 2017 at 12:18 PM
p.1 #12Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
moranjr wrote:
Canon 430EX III-RT FDA
Thank you so much!
The original post has been updated with:
Broncolor Scoro A4S
Proforo D2 1000
600EX-RT
430EXIII-RT
http://www.thebroketographers.com/blog/2017/5/4/update-flash-duration-analysis-for-more-flashes
Canon 430EX III-RT FDA
Thank you so much!
The original post has been updated with:
Broncolor Scoro A4S
Proforo D2 1000
600EX-RT
430EXIII-RT
http://www.thebroketographers.com/blog/2017/5/4/update-flash-duration-analysis-for-more-flashes
May 04, 2017 at 11:58 AM
p.1 #13Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
Interesting, and good work!
Jan 11, 2018 at 05:36 AM
p.1 #14Flash Duration Analysis with my new Sekonic L858D-U
jlafferty wrote:
Well done! Curious to see where the Godox 360, 360 II and 600 would place. Thanks for the write up.
Well the AD600 is quite slow at full power, but picks up once you come to half.
I tested the strobes numbers to the L-858D and it was pretty close (certainly within tolerance)
Well done! Curious to see where the Godox 360, 360 II and 600 would place. Thanks for the write up.
Well the AD600 is quite slow at full power, but picks up once you come to half.
I tested the strobes numbers to the L-858D and it was pretty close (certainly within tolerance)
Jan 11, 2018 at 05:38 AM