New Peri-Scoop flash reflector - I'm impressed!
Feb 11, 2013 13:05:17 #
The link to their video:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
Feb 11, 2013 13:35:54 #
Weddingguy wrote:
The link to their video:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
I have a Canon Rebel XTI. Could I use something like this on my camera? I just have a pop up flash on it. Newbie question here. :)
Feb 11, 2013 14:29:05 #
Nightski wrote:
I have a Canon Rebel XTI. Could I use something like this on my camera? I just have a pop up flash on it. Newbie question here. :)
Weddingguy wrote:
The link to their video:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
I have a Canon Rebel XTI. Could I use something like this on my camera? I just have a pop up flash on it. Newbie question here. :)
No . . it must be a hot shoe flash with a tilting, rotating head. Good investment though as the pop-up flash is next to worthless. They say the best thing for the pop-up flash is Super Glue :mrgreen:
Feb 11, 2013 14:37:11 #
Yep......Quite an improvement over direct flash. Excellent shots!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 11, 2013 14:43:14 #
Weddingguy wrote:
quote=Nightski quote=Weddingguy The link to thei... (show quote)
Is hot shoe flash a brand, or a type of flash? If it is a type of flash are there some brands that are better than others, or is there just one brand that would fit my XTI?
Feb 11, 2013 14:58:57 #
Nightski wrote:
quote=Weddingguy quote=Nightski quote=Weddinggu... (show quote)
It is not a brand, but a flash that fits on the hot shoe on your camera. You should get one that is designated for Canon. The Canon brand is probably best, but there are generic brands that are suited specifically for Canon at a much lower price. For hard use the Canon brand would be my choice, but for occasional use a generic brand like "Sigma" or "Metz" are great. I'm sure others will also have suggestions.
Feb 11, 2013 15:16:00 #
Feb 11, 2013 15:17:25 #
Nightski wrote:
I have a Canon Rebel XTI. Could I use something like this on my camera? I just have a pop up flash on it. Newbie question here. :)
Weddingguy wrote:
The link to their video:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Had a birthday party the other night and tried out my new Peri-Scoop. Here's a few of the results. I love the "off-camera flash" effect.
I have a Canon Rebel XTI. Could I use something like this on my camera? I just have a pop up flash on it. Newbie question here. :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-NEW-Pop-Up-Flash-Diffuser-for-Canon-Nikon-Olympus-/220776772336?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN&hash=item33675232f0
Feb 11, 2013 15:26:34 #
JR1 wrote:
Ill stick with Stofen and Lumiquest they all do about the same
Only a rank amateur would believe that. Wonder why all the very best wedding photographers use off-camera flash?
Stofen is only really effective within a few feet, or inside a soft box.
Lumiquest is only effective indoors in small neutral colored area as it is a "bounce" modifier.
Really JR1 . . . I'd have expected more professional advice from you. You generally seem to know what you are talking about.
Feb 12, 2013 05:59:43 #
Feb 12, 2013 07:02:23 #
Weddingguy wrote:
quote=JR1 Ill stick with Stofen and Lumiquest the... (show quote)
Ok so "Ill stick with Stofen and Lumiquest they all do about the same" was too short an answer I was tired, should have ghone into more detail. but
Oh come on, there are so many diffusers on the market from stofens to Gary Fong from Lumiquest to a white cotton hankey, in reality they do all do much the same thing, diffuse light.
Who on earth would believe that a Stofen is only of any use for a few feet, carp, Stofen can be used in ANY interior that the power of your flash is able to fill.
What people fail to do is use the equipment CORRECTLY. I was shooting with Metz and white linen 30 years ago before any diffusers were even thought of, also the person asking a question stated they ONLY have a pop up flash, so I pointed them in the direction of a diffuser for that, I did NOT say it was a good option just an answer to their question.
And "Canon is probably the best" says who, come on, Metz has been a leading player for as long as people can remember and now Yongiflashes are offering as good a spec for less.
STOFEN
Feb 12, 2013 07:17:48 #
Also the choice of what you use is a personal one, I use gear that others may either find OTT or inadequate but for what I shoot is ideal, Metz 45 CL-4 Digitals etc
Feb 12, 2013 07:25:01 #
How to USE a Stofen omnibounce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5p58aitTgM
Or make one
http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5p58aitTgM
Or make one
http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/
Feb 12, 2013 12:10:26 #
JR1 wrote:
How to USE a Stofen omnibounce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5p58aitTgM
Or make one
http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5p58aitTgM
Or make one
http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/
Excellent video JR1.
As it shows on the video, the Stofen is "absolutely" not good for outdoors and should always be used at a 45 degree angle. This means of course, that it is dependent on the bounce from walls and ceiling. Some "modifiers" are also very effective out of doors, which indicates to me that they do not "all" do the same thing.
Just an observation from the video.
Feb 12, 2013 12:34:42 #
Here is the information I was looking for. 1. Is my pop up flash going to work well if I buy a diffuser device? 2. Does my camera accept external flashes? 3. If I buy an inexpensive flash what I am I will I be disappointed with? 4. If I spend more money on an external flash which one would be the best value? I didn't have to ask any of these questions, but they all were answered in the back and forth between you two. Awesome. I love uglyhedgehog! :thumbup:
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