Nikon D7100/SB-901 - how to rear sync
Aug 9, 2015 20:08:04 #
I've been reading my Darrell Young book on the D7100 and the SB-910 manual trying to figure out how to do rear sync flash photography in preparation for an engagement session in two weeks at a venue with some very special effect night lighting. I can't figure out how to do this. Can anyone out there help?
Aug 9, 2015 20:31:51 #
Update: I held down the lightning bolt button on the front of the camera and rotated command dial so that top window says rear sync but no change in how the flash is working.
Aug 9, 2015 20:35:39 #
donnahde wrote:
Update: I held down the lightning bolt button on the front of the camera and rotated command dial so that top window says rear sync but no change in how the flash is working.
I assume you used a long shutter setting to verify.
You won't see it otherwise.
I used drag shutter technique for the entire reception at one wedding I shot about 20 years ago.
All B&W processed in paper developer for a grainy, high contrast look.
Aug 9, 2015 20:47:14 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I assume you used a long shutter setting to verify.
You won't see it otherwise.
I used drag shutter technique for the entire reception at one wedding I shot about 20 years ago.
All B&W processed in paper developer for a grainy, high contrast look.
You won't see it otherwise.
I used drag shutter technique for the entire reception at one wedding I shot about 20 years ago.
All B&W processed in paper developer for a grainy, high contrast look.
Cool effect, Goofy. I forgot to adjust the shutter the first time and then did and saw a slight diff. And now when looking thru the images I can see where Rear was applied. I want to try a lot of different ideas before this session. The mom is adamant about having special effects shots. The couple is so absorbed in their studies that I don't think they'll be very patient. Thanks for jumping in. Cool shot, esp for 20 years ago!
Aug 9, 2015 20:52:17 #
donnahde wrote:
Cool effect, Goofy. I forgot to adjust the shutter the first time and then did and saw a slight diff. And now when looking thru the images I can see where Rear was applied. I want to try a lot of different ideas before this session. The mom is adamant about having special effects shots. The couple is so absorbed in their studies that I don't think they'll be very patient. Thanks for jumping in. Cool shot, esp for 20 years ago!
Thanks.
She was an art director I did some commercial work for.
Slow shutter and purposeful shaking of the camera.
Second-curtain was not necessary for these.
What special effect were you looking for?
Aug 9, 2015 21:11:08 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Thanks.
She was an art director I did some commercial work for.
Slow shutter and purposeful shaking of the camera.
Second-curtain was not necessary for these.
What special effect were you looking for?
She was an art director I did some commercial work for.
Slow shutter and purposeful shaking of the camera.
Second-curtain was not necessary for these.
What special effect were you looking for?
Check out here for 30 sec video: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/Spend-the-summer-at-Longwood-Gardens-with-the-new-Nightscape-installation.html
Taking engagement portraits with this kind of backdrop. Need to capture the special lighting AND light their faces just enough.
Aug 9, 2015 21:54:20 #
donnahde wrote:
Check out here for 30 sec video: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/Spend-the-summer-at-Longwood-Gardens-with-the-new-Nightscape-installation.html
Taking engagement portraits with this kind of backdrop. Need to capture the special lighting AND light their faces just enough.
Taking engagement portraits with this kind of backdrop. Need to capture the special lighting AND light their faces just enough.
Wow! That's really cool!!!
Drag shutter (longer exposure time) is what you need.
Can be first or second curtain.
Shouldn't make any difference.
My vote would be to use first curtain sync so you can capture the expression on their face when you see it and not delayed.
Drag shutter, or slow sync, allows the ambient light to show up- in this case, the background lights, while the flash exposes (and usually freezes) the subject.
Aug 9, 2015 22:00:20 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Wow! That's really cool!!!
Drag shutter (longer exposure) is what you need.
Can be first or second curtain.
Drag shutter (longer exposure) is what you need.
Can be first or second curtain.
Yea, I'm excited about doing this AND seeing this light extravaganza for the first time. Longwood is amazing in normal daylight. I'm hoping to get tickets ahead of my scheduled session so that I can practice and plan some good places for my clients to pose. I really want to capture the wonder on their faces, too.
Aug 9, 2015 22:57:32 #
Aug 9, 2015 22:59:34 #
donnahde wrote:
Yea, I'm excited about doing this AND seeing this light extravaganza for the first time. Longwood is amazing in normal daylight. I'm hoping to get tickets ahead of my scheduled session so that I can practice and plan some good places for my clients to pose. I really want to capture the wonder on their faces, too.
I hope you post some. Love to see what you come up with
Aug 9, 2015 23:15:19 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Helpful, Goofy. Thanks.
Aug 9, 2015 23:16:06 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I hope you post some. Love to see what you come up with
I can do that, LRF. Maybe some practice shots when I get the right conditions to give it a try.
Aug 11, 2015 01:25:22 #
donnahde wrote:
I've been reading my Darrell Young book on the D7100 and the SB-910 manual trying to figure out how to do rear sync flash photography in preparation for an engagement session in two weeks at a venue with some very special effect night lighting. I can't figure out how to do this. Can anyone out there help?
I know some manuals deserve a lot to be desired, but Nikon can't be that bad???
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