First use of my Flash Softbox
Apr 7, 2015 22:01:37 #
This is my third attempt at posting this.....I guess my previous attached files were too large.
Many of you advised me on lighting for macro subjects. Attached are 3 photos representing my first attempt at using the softbox outside with my 105mm macro lens. I stood in the misty rain and shot some blossoms on my wife's Pussy Willow tree. I thought the white vignetting complemented the blossoms but I'll let you guys be judges of that. Any comments/advice/criticism appreciated.
The flash/softbox seemed to work quite well.
Many of you advised me on lighting for macro subjects. Attached are 3 photos representing my first attempt at using the softbox outside with my 105mm macro lens. I stood in the misty rain and shot some blossoms on my wife's Pussy Willow tree. I thought the white vignetting complemented the blossoms but I'll let you guys be judges of that. Any comments/advice/criticism appreciated.
The flash/softbox seemed to work quite well.
Apr 7, 2015 22:03:14 #
You are most welcome here!
In my opinion, the white vignette competes for my eyes' attention, detracting from the subject. Would you be so kind as to post at least one un-vignetted image?
Exif info of image #1:
Camera Model: NIKON D7100
Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2015-04-07
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: /16.0
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60-sec)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Flash
Flash Fired: Yes
In my opinion, the white vignette competes for my eyes' attention, detracting from the subject. Would you be so kind as to post at least one un-vignetted image?
Exif info of image #1:
Camera Model: NIKON D7100
Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2015-04-07
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: /16.0
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60-sec)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Flash
Flash Fired: Yes
Apr 7, 2015 22:10:01 #
I have a few suggestions to offer:
1.) make sure the Nikon SB-600 drop-down diffuser is in front of your speedlight lens;
2.) set your SB-600 to manual output;
3.) stretched the internal cloth diffuser from side-to-side inside your softbox;
4.) select ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16, and adjust speedlight output for proper exposure.
1.) make sure the Nikon SB-600 drop-down diffuser is in front of your speedlight lens;
2.) set your SB-600 to manual output;
3.) stretched the internal cloth diffuser from side-to-side inside your softbox;
4.) select ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16, and adjust speedlight output for proper exposure.
Apr 7, 2015 22:38:25 #
Hard to know where to focus on those, eh? Nice work there. Douglass (Nikonian72) has some good suggestions.
Mike
Mike
Apr 7, 2015 22:50:13 #
:thumbup:
You are off to a good start!
Follow Douglass' advice!
You are off to a good start!
Follow Douglass' advice!
Apr 8, 2015 05:01:38 #
Apr 8, 2015 07:10:56 #
nice photo's...I too would like to see them without the vignetting.....Tom
Apr 8, 2015 10:36:48 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks for your input! I'll try those settings in the future. Here are the 3 pictures without the vignetting.You are most welcome here! In my opinion, the white vignette competes for my eyes' attention, detracting from the subject. Would you be so kind as to post at least one un-vignetted image?
Apr 8, 2015 10:38:55 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Yes, where to focus is tricky, isn't it?Hard to know where to focus on those, eh? Nice work there. Douglass (Nikonian72) has some good suggestions.
:)
Apr 8, 2015 13:53:34 #
Apr 8, 2015 22:24:44 #
INshooter wrote:
I really like the un-vignetted image #1! I now see more resolution & more detail than first post.Here are the 3 pictures without the vignetting.
Apr 8, 2015 23:09:02 #
Apr 10, 2015 15:15:24 #
Apr 10, 2015 22:00:42 #
Apr 12, 2015 17:15:31 #
I think all 3 shots are good. I do think the white vignette in the first two may be a little too strong. The third shot is well balanced and shows great detail. Well done for the first try.
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