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p.1 #1Hickspodisc with samples
I have had More intrest about the Hickspodisc so I am going to post some info on it and some sample pics before and after.
Here is a PDF file that Paul Melor was so kind to make for use, ( thanks buddy )
http://www.melor.com/projects/expo_discussion.PDF
Here's is a pic of what the Disc look's like , followed by some sample photo's
Edited by THicks on May 02, 2004 at 12:43 PM GMT
Here is a PDF file that Paul Melor was so kind to make for use, ( thanks buddy )
http://www.melor.com/projects/expo_discussion.PDF
Here's is a pic of what the Disc look's like , followed by some sample photo's
Edited by THicks on May 02, 2004 at 12:43 PM GMT
May 02, 2004 at 12:36 PM
p.1 #2Hickspodisc with samples
Before
Canon EOS D60
Shooting Date/Time
5/2/2004 12:52:22 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
0.4
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
180.0mm
Focal Length
180.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
Edited by THicks on May 05, 2004 at 08:39 PM GMT
Canon EOS D60
Shooting Date/Time
5/2/2004 12:52:22 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
0.4
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
180.0mm
Focal Length
180.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
Edited by THicks on May 05, 2004 at 08:39 PM GMT
May 02, 2004 at 12:37 PM
p.1 #3Hickspodisc with samples
The Hickspodisc in something I came up with like the Expodisc , I use a filter material that is used in respirators. It's used the set a Custom WB in the cam for any lighting conditions. According to Jack Flesher It's within 1/3 stop of 18% gray. and as he say's it's close enough.
AFTER
Canon EOS D60
Shooting Date/Time
5/2/2004 12:51:52 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
0.3
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
180.0mm
Focal Length
180.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Flash
Off
White Balance
Custom
Edited by THicks on May 05, 2004 at 08:38 PM GMT
AFTER
Canon EOS D60
Shooting Date/Time
5/2/2004 12:51:52 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
0.3
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
180.0mm
Focal Length
180.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Flash
Off
White Balance
Custom
Edited by THicks on May 05, 2004 at 08:38 PM GMT
May 02, 2004 at 12:43 PM
p.1 #4Hickspodisc with samples
I've been thinking about making something like this, I've just been using toilet paper and it's been doing the trick but holding it over the lens just looks stupid, haha.
May 02, 2004 at 02:18 PM
p.1 #5Hickspodisc with samples
Kris that is too funny ...
Thank you for the info Tom I will take the time to read it later.
Thank you for the info Tom I will take the time to read it later.
May 02, 2004 at 03:18 PM
p.1 #6Hickspodisc with samples
Hey Tom! My version of the HickspoDisk works well. The shots I posted today (flowers in Nature & Wildlife forum) were the first I've gotten to do using the "disk". Instead of using a polarizing filter ring with the glass from a UV filter in it, I used a 77mm UV filter, respirator material, and a 77-something Step-up ring with the acrylic diffusion material super glued to the front. Looks good. Works better. Thanks for your help.
May 02, 2004 at 03:34 PM
p.1 #7Hickspodisc with samples
Thanks for sharing the info Tom 
This will come handy next time I rent a 10D for a job
This will come handy next time I rent a 10D for a job May 02, 2004 at 08:44 PM
p.1 #8Hickspodisc with samples
Many thanks, I will give it a shot when I get home from work.
Sven
Sven
May 03, 2004 at 06:13 AM
p.1 #9Hickspodisc with samples
What were your setting for this photo? Mine seem to come out too dark.
Thanks
Jack
Thanks
Jack
May 03, 2004 at 10:39 AM
p.1 #10Hickspodisc with samples
Pardon my ignorance on the subject, but what materials did you use to make the alternative disk? I can't seem to bring myself to spend a few hundred dollars to outfit all of the different size lenses I have with expodiscs if there is a cheaper alternative that provides the same result.
May 04, 2004 at 02:41 PM
p.1 #11Hickspodisc with samples
Sorry about the last post. I just read inside of the entire pdf and found what you used for the Hickspodisc. You should put a step by step how to in the Articles section. I can kind of visualize what needs to be done to make it, but I'm still a little confused as to what materials are needed and exactly how to put it together. I'm one of the idiotic, visual type persons that needs a hand holding every so often to make sense of the world
May 04, 2004 at 03:05 PM
p.1 #12Hickspodisc with samples
Wouldn"t life be simpler if lens manufactures made their lens caps out of a material that had this function?
snead
snead
May 09, 2004 at 09:46 AM
p.1 #13Hickspodisc with samples
I just made a hickspodisc with some black posterboard and 2 coffee filters to fit in my Cokin P setup.
granted I don't have a reliable graycard, but I went and took some test shots to compare the levels in the histogram.
I went to a room lit by fluorescents, and shot and used a custom white balance, followed by AWB and then "fluorescent"
it seems that the whites were blown out pretty bad with the coffee filters, but the color temp seemed very close to the "fluorescent" which was not blown out. both of these were better than AWB, but not much (probably an easy lighting situation for the AWB)
any thoughts on the blown out highlights?
Brian
granted I don't have a reliable graycard, but I went and took some test shots to compare the levels in the histogram.
I went to a room lit by fluorescents, and shot and used a custom white balance, followed by AWB and then "fluorescent"
it seems that the whites were blown out pretty bad with the coffee filters, but the color temp seemed very close to the "fluorescent" which was not blown out. both of these were better than AWB, but not much (probably an easy lighting situation for the AWB)
any thoughts on the blown out highlights?
Brian
May 12, 2004 at 06:55 AM
p.1 #14Hickspodisc with samples
brian_chemist wrote:
I just made a hickspodisc with some black posterboard and 2 coffee filters to fit in my Cokin P setup.
granted I don't have a reliable graycard, but I went and took some test shots to compare the levels in the histogram.
I went to a room lit by fluorescents, and shot and used a custom white balance, followed by AWB and then "fluorescent"
it seems that the whites were blown out pretty bad with the coffee filters, but the color temp seemed very close to the "fluorescent" which was not blown out. both of these were better than AWB, but not...Show more →
You will need at least three layers of filter materal. the respirator material is the best. N95 by 3m is made the same each time coffee filters are all different .
I just made a hickspodisc with some black posterboard and 2 coffee filters to fit in my Cokin P setup.
granted I don't have a reliable graycard, but I went and took some test shots to compare the levels in the histogram.
I went to a room lit by fluorescents, and shot and used a custom white balance, followed by AWB and then "fluorescent"
it seems that the whites were blown out pretty bad with the coffee filters, but the color temp seemed very close to the "fluorescent" which was not blown out. both of these were better than AWB, but not...Show more →
You will need at least three layers of filter materal. the respirator material is the best. N95 by 3m is made the same each time coffee filters are all different .
May 12, 2004 at 05:30 PM
p.1 #15Hickspodisc with samples
So, if I send you money, will you make me one?
lara
lara
May 12, 2004 at 05:43 PM
p.1 #16Hickspodisc with samples
OK, is this the filter material no longer available at Home Depot?
How is it packaged? in sheets or rolls? (just curious)
How is it packaged? in sheets or rolls? (just curious)
May 12, 2004 at 08:50 PM
p.1 #17Hickspodisc with samples
brian_chemist wrote:
OK, is this the filter material no longer available at Home Depot?
How is it packaged? in sheets or rolls? (just curious)
go to your local Sherwin williams paint store and buy a pack of N95 filters from 3m , don't buy any other brand even if they say N95 they won't give you an accurate reading. they come 10 to a pack I believe.
OK, is this the filter material no longer available at Home Depot?
How is it packaged? in sheets or rolls? (just curious)
go to your local Sherwin williams paint store and buy a pack of N95 filters from 3m , don't buy any other brand even if they say N95 they won't give you an accurate reading. they come 10 to a pack I believe.
May 12, 2004 at 09:31 PM
p.1 #18Hickspodisc with samples
how does the hickspodisk work with flash esposures? or does it not?
thanks
thanks
May 13, 2004 at 07:21 AM
p.1 #19Hickspodisc with samples
Daniel M. wrote:
how does the hickspodisk work with flash esposures? or does it not?
thanks
If I may, Tom...
It works great. Just remember that to use the disk ( or any other CWB device ) with flash, the reference image used to set the CWB must be taken with flash. If I am using fill-flash as in the image below and at other times during the same shoot I am using no fill then I will shoot 2 reference images and flip back and forth between them depending on the lighting used.
Hickspodisk used to set CWB with fill flash:
how does the hickspodisk work with flash esposures? or does it not?
thanks
If I may, Tom...
It works great. Just remember that to use the disk ( or any other CWB device ) with flash, the reference image used to set the CWB must be taken with flash. If I am using fill-flash as in the image below and at other times during the same shoot I am using no fill then I will shoot 2 reference images and flip back and forth between them depending on the lighting used.
Hickspodisk used to set CWB with fill flash:
May 14, 2004 at 05:22 AM
p.1 #20Hickspodisc with samples
Tom or anyone,
Could you please explain the easiest way to cut a circular pattern out of the light diffuser material? I was thinking razor knife, but not sure how difficult this will be. I have all of my materials in place except for the 77mm cutout of acrylic light lens.
Thanks,
Jim
Could you please explain the easiest way to cut a circular pattern out of the light diffuser material? I was thinking razor knife, but not sure how difficult this will be. I have all of my materials in place except for the 77mm cutout of acrylic light lens.
Thanks,
Jim
May 16, 2004 at 11:26 AM