Opinions or Advice?
Apr 13, 2013 13:15:26 #
Graslon
http://graslon.com/shop/spark-pop-up-flash-diffuser/
or better bounce card?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkGIlWtsdwI
http://abetterbouncecard.com/PeterGreggsFlashDirector.html
http://graslon.com/shop/spark-pop-up-flash-diffuser/
or better bounce card?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkGIlWtsdwI
http://abetterbouncecard.com/PeterGreggsFlashDirector.html
Apr 13, 2013 13:17:02 #
I wouldn't use any as I would only use an off camera flash and then I use Stofen and Lumiquest
The built in flash is at best 12gn
The built in flash is at best 12gn
Apr 13, 2013 13:18:58 #
JR1 wrote:
I wouldn't use any as I would only use an off camera flash and then I use Stofen and Lumiquest
I would prefer off camera flash as well. That is a couple months out. However I think the pop up has some benefits and isn't a complete waste.
Apr 13, 2013 13:21:09 #
What you have to consider is what I said about the Gn, of JUST 10-12 adding a bounce will leave VERY little light for the subject
You have a site showing $39 diffusers personally I would rather save a month and get a proper flash
You have a site showing $39 diffusers personally I would rather save a month and get a proper flash
Apr 13, 2013 13:28:03 #
WYp8riot wrote:
I would prefer off camera flash as well. That is a couple months out. However I think the pop up has some benefits and isn't a complete waste.
1/ pair of scissors
2/ cut a piece of white cardboard or plastic in the shape you want.
3/ Grab an elastic from a stalk of broccoli
4/ attach cut out to flash unit using elastic
5/ Shoot to your heart's content.
Cost involved?
'0'
Apr 13, 2013 13:36:38 #
JR1 wrote:
What you have to consider is what I said about the Gn, of JUST 10-12 adding a bounce will leave VERY little light for the subject
You have a site showing $39 diffusers personally I would rather save a month and get a proper flash
You have a site showing $39 diffusers personally I would rather save a month and get a proper flash
What is Gn?
Apr 13, 2013 13:39:03 #
Apr 13, 2013 13:39:54 #
JR1 wrote:
Google flash gn
"This flash has a guide number of 13 meters at ISO 100 -- par for the course on a D-SLR. "
Apr 13, 2013 13:42:28 #
i have not done much with my pop up flash so I need to look at the settings and adjustments. I hadn't looked at it because I didn't have heavy intentions of using it much. However i thought the diffusers listed gave some decent image results that I could apply.
Apr 13, 2013 14:01:29 #
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Apr 13, 2013 19:44:50 #
I have a diffuser that was less then $10 on ebay. It was from China. I find that it a great connivance to use the pop up when shooting just a few people and I'm up close. It seems to do about what the one you are talking about does. It just fits into the hot shoe of the camera and doesn't interfere with the flash. It does soften the flash and lessens shadows very nicely. I also use it when I use my prime flash off camera. The through the lens metering works with both. I would say get one and try it you will only be out $10, - Dave
Apr 13, 2013 20:03:51 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
I have a diffuser that was less then $10 on ebay. ... (show quote)
I did see some of the cheap collapsible ones on ebay. like a collapsible softbox for pop up. it would be nice to see side by side comparisons of photos.
Apr 13, 2013 20:40:45 #
The one I have is ridged plastic it is on ebay now for $1.04 postage paid. http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-color-Pop-Up-Flash-Bounce-Diffuser-Cover-kit-For-Canon-Nikon-Pentax-Olympus-/300888922721?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item460e609a61 - Dave
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