Zero-ing in on KX-800 Diffusion, part 1
Aug 23, 2015 05:41:53 #
I've had what I thought were a few good ideas to get nice even diffusion with my concave set up on the new KX-800 but, the ideas I thought were best (clear plastic diffuser), made little difference in getting the light spread before the main diffusion panel. These are SOOC jpegs zeroed out in camera. Flash at 1/16 both sides and positioned very close to the main panel. No pre diffusion used as I'm trying to keep the light transmission as high as possible to use the shortest flash duration.
Now to do a field test where it really matters. Maybe at least a Jumper on Sunday. Marbles are sorely lacking :|
Now to do a field test where it really matters. Maybe at least a Jumper on Sunday. Marbles are sorely lacking :|
1). Plastic diffusion material I had planned on using in front of the flash heads
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2). Opeque Marble (The pearl finish didn't work very well)
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3). Getting there (I think)
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4). Soft and even
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5). Distinct Hotspot Before
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6). Highly reflective surfaces (not bad I believe)
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Aug 23, 2015 07:43:42 #
I need to see an optician. I must be seeing things Bill. It just can't be true. A dust spot at about 8.30.
Aug 23, 2015 09:03:49 #
I am still having a little problem with hot spots from my flashes. Am I understanding correctly that you are using a double diffusion on your flashes? This is giving me some ideas... :thumbup:
Aug 23, 2015 09:46:54 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
oh!say it aint so. :shock: my KX-800 should be here in a couple days. your diffusion looks great!I need to see an optician. I must be seeing things Bill. It just can't be true. A dust spot at about 8.30.
Aug 23, 2015 10:57:53 #
Aug 23, 2015 13:41:23 #
Aug 23, 2015 14:10:59 #
B.U.G.S wrote:
All I really did was add another layer of very thin foam and sandwiched a paper towel between them. I'm not even certain the second layer of foam did much. The plastic diffusion material didn't do what I expected but, is still on the table for possible mods.Looks very good - do you have a pic of the set-up?
One layer of foam and paper towel added to this one http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-329232-1.html simplistic low tech prevails yet again ;) :D
Now I need to see how this set-up works with the 150. These tests were done with the 105. It's my intention to make this as small as possible without giving up any lighting quality.
Aug 23, 2015 14:15:27 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Holy &%#@!!! I have to go hose down my camera now:|I need to see an optician. I must be seeing things Bill. It just can't be true. A dust spot at about 8.30.
Aug 23, 2015 14:44:54 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Just don't look too closely at mine, I have got loads 'cause I keep changing lenses. I guess I could do with another body.Holy &%#@!!! I have to go hose down my camera now:|
Aug 23, 2015 16:15:00 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
we could all do with another body and another camera ;)Just don't look too closely at mine, I have got loads 'cos I keep changing lenses. I guess I could do with another body.
Aug 23, 2015 16:33:20 #
tinusbum wrote:
Ha, ha. I want one a lot younger and a lot brainier.we could all do with another body and another camera ;)
Aug 23, 2015 16:40:00 #
tinusbum wrote:
If my camera body was in the shape that my old body is in, I would trade it in for sure! ;-)we could all do with another body and another camera ;)
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