Couple of firsts - get the point?
Jan 30, 2015 16:40:46 #
One of the first few images with my Tokina 100mm Macro, and first try with off-camera speedlight. Set my SB-600 up to the side and went into commander mode.
Hand-held shot. I know focus is off slightly at the tip. Ended up just below the tip, but am pleased with the outcome so far.
Maybe a ring light is on my list for a purchase soon ;)
Hand-held shot. I know focus is off slightly at the tip. Ended up just below the tip, but am pleased with the outcome so far.
Maybe a ring light is on my list for a purchase soon ;)
Jan 30, 2015 17:40:42 #
Dngallagher wrote:
I think you will do better with a $15 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.Maybe a ring light is on my list for a purchase soon.
FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser
Jan 30, 2015 18:51:53 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I concur. Perhaps a little more bulky, but the results are worth it.I think you will do better with a $15 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Jan 30, 2015 20:13:46 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Interesting. I have had one of those for some time now, but never really got a chance to use it.I think you will do better with a $15 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
I started with a small Sunpak speed light and the softbox never really fit it well at all, so it sat. Just dug it out and it does fit the SB-600 better, so will give it a try. Thanks for the tip!
Edit: Letting it sit on the SB-600 hopefully to stretch it out a bit and get a better fit.
Jan 31, 2015 00:03:23 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Three points:Just dug it out and it does fit the SB-600 better, so will give it a try. Letting it sit on the SB-600 hopefully to stretch it out a bit and get a better fit.
1.) For 2-years, I used a 6x8-inch softbox diffuser on an SB-600 speedlight. Photo below;
2.) You need to "inflate" the softbox to allow light to reach the softbox corners. Read more here (near bottom of thread): http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-184699-1.html ;
3.) To even the light within the softbox:
a.) set SB-600 to Manual output,
b.) deploy drop-down diffuser (which will set light pattern to widest (14-mm);
c.) INSIDE the softbox, stretch the internal white cloth from one side to the other, using Velcro button to hold in place.
Jan 31, 2015 09:44:27 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks - spending time reading and experimenting - great tips ;)Three points: br 1.) For 2-years, I used a 6x8-inc... (show quote)
Jan 31, 2015 09:51:22 #
All I need to make my setup work is that item that lets you set your speed lite on an angle I don't know the name or part number of it. In your photo Nikonian72 its the silver thing holding your speedlight. TKs REJ.
Jan 31, 2015 12:55:14 #
REJ wrote:
You are describing a mini-balljoint shoe extender. You will see one pictured here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-5.html#2585532 All I need to make my setup work is that item that lets you set your speed lite on an angle I don't know the name or part number of it. In your photo Nikonian72 its the silver thing holding your speedlight.
Available on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Umbrella-Speedlight-Speedlite-Flash-Holder-Bracket-Hot-Shoe-Mount-Adapter-Screw-/250944112814?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item3a6d6f48ae
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camera-Flash-hot-Shoe-Umbrella-Speedlight-holder-Swivel-Light-Stand-Bracket-C-/171661310871?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f7cfbb97
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Umbrella-Speedlight-Speedlite-Flash-Holder-Bracket-Hot-Shoe-Mount-Adapter-Screw-/350837264317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51af87cfbd
Jan 31, 2015 14:07:52 #
Jan 31, 2015 22:49:59 #
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