p.1 #1 · Flash 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.
p.1 #2 · Flash 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.
p.1 #5 · Flash 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.
p.1 #6 · Flash 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.
p.1 #7 · Flash 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!
p.1 #9 · Flash 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.
