wolfknight wrote:
Just picked up a Photoflex 45" White umbrella with black backing and adapter. I have a couple questions, how far should I put the flash from the umbrella. My last few shots I had the umbrealla as far away as possible, maybe an inche or 2 closer. Likewise, what coverage should the flash be at? 50mm? 35mm? 28mm? Here is a picture of my fresh umbrella and adapter im the messy corner of my room haha.
i also have the same question.
I have the same photoflex 45" with a SB600 flash unit. also, what should the zoom be, i assume 28 since the light should be a close focus since the umbrella is close
should i use the bounce? or shoot through? or is it preference
im just waiting for my sync cable to come in so i can start to experiment
aeubank wrote:
Until I read this thread I had considered some difficult lighting choices, Many of them very expensive.
I have a 20d and am interesting in getting an AlienBee 800 unit. Thing is I'm not exactly sure of how it connects to my camera. Could I get one of you guys with a 20d (or other Canon camera) to post your setups. I probably will not be able to afford wireless at first so I would appreciate solutions both wired and wireless.
Thanks
Edited by aeubank on Oct 06, 2006 at 09:52 AM GMT
The AB will come with a PC cord, which you plug into your 20D on the left hand side of the camera. You'll then plug it directly into your flash (any more flashes and they'll fire when they see the first one fire.)
As for wireless, check around ebay, I got one off there for like 20 bucks (it's some odd ball brand) that works great. I don't have a link anymore, but I'm sure someone around here doed.
narush wrote:
i also have the same question.
I have the same photoflex 45" with a SB600 flash unit. also, what should the zoom be, i assume 28 since the light should be a close focus since the umbrella is close
should i use the bounce? or shoot through? or is it preference
im just waiting for my sync cable to come in so i can start to experiment
It's going to depend on your light needs. One thing to do is point it at a point (the flash gun) and put the umbrella on it. If you see light hit the wall, then your flash is too wide. Now, the fun part, look into the umbrella and if you don't have an afterimage of the entire umbrella, then it's too narrow (I do'nt advise doing that last part too often lol)
Been a while since I’ve visited the lighting forum. I just breezed thru this thread looking at photos and thought I’d submit one I did with a single WL X1600. No reflector, just the light and a softbox. Sorry, no pretty girl.
aeubank wrote:
I have a 20d and am interesting in getting an AlienBee 800 unit. Thing is I'm not exactly sure of how it connects to my camera.
Your camera has what is called a synch port on the side next to where the remote shutter release connects. You connect a synch cord from this port to the strobe. The cords you get from AB will be 15 ft long.
Wireless, I've heard some have success with various cheap radio triggers found on Ebay though I have never used nor seen them. I use Pocket Wizards and highly recommend them even though they are expensive. Use the synch cord at first. It will work fine for most situations.
One Elinchrom Softbox to the camera's left, white reflector to the camera's right. I turned the power down all the way to get just a small burst of light. I also shot at 1/250 hoping to get the shot slighty underexposed (giving it a dark look). I then turned up the curves in Photoshop.
leftpocket wrote:
One Elinchrom Softbox to the camera's left, white reflector to the camera's right. I turned the power down all the way to get just a small burst of light. I also shot at 1/250 hoping to get the shot slighty underexposed (giving it a dark look). I then turned up the curves in Photoshop.
Michael - I just love this shot !
keithf wrote:
Excellent work Jason. I like all pics you post here. I have similar setup you had here. I will try it on location next time.
Cheers,
Keith
Thanks Keith! Yeah, to be honest, I have a three light set-up available to me. But I find that 80% of the time, I only need one light to really do the trick. Simplicity is usually the best. Anyways, here are a couple more from that same shoot. Again, with a single strobe and 35" octabox.
