They're here! They're here! (Too bad I'm not)
Feb 24, 2013 14:55:22 #
My Sigma 105 lens and Canon Speedlite arrived Thursday from KEH. Once again, they were outstanding. A bit of a scratch or two on the outside of the lens, the speedlite seems like mint.
Problem: I've been down with a virus since Thursday and haven't had a chance to try them out yet. It's driving me crazy!
Anybody have a suggestion on some reading I can do about the correct way to use the Speedlite? Hope to be posting something soon.
Problem: I've been down with a virus since Thursday and haven't had a chance to try them out yet. It's driving me crazy!
Anybody have a suggestion on some reading I can do about the correct way to use the Speedlite? Hope to be posting something soon.
Feb 24, 2013 14:59:40 #
Feb 24, 2013 15:06:42 #
Feb 24, 2013 15:25:32 #
pinkycat wrote:
Excellent speedlight! Several Canon macro-photographers use same (or similar) speedlight for macro illumination. Some have built simple DIY softboxes; others have commercial softboxes.Canon 550EX
Scroll through this thread to see several different designs (especially pages 2 & 3): http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html
Feb 25, 2013 13:26:27 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Since I'm not a real big DIY type person, I'm just going to purchase a softbox and diffuser on line. Any recommendations as to size of softbox, brand, etc.?Several Canon macro-photographers use same (or similar) speedlight for macro illumination. Some have built simple DIY softboxes; others have commercial softboxes.
Feb 25, 2013 15:05:25 #
pinkycat wrote:
Big is good! I really like the Aurora Mini Max...Since I'm not a real big DIY type person, I'm just going to purchase a softbox and diffuser on line. Any recommendations as to size of softbox, brand, etc.?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671180-REG/Aurora_5538805_Mini_Max_6_x_8.html
But, I made DIY from an Ice Cream box and like it even better than my Aurora Mini... I bought the smaller of the Aurora's if I had it to do again I would purchase the larger of the two, what is nice about the Aurora is that it has a door or flap on both top and bottom that can be opened to add fill to a particular shot. Nice box.
Feb 25, 2013 18:04:05 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
quote=pinkycat Since I'm not a real big DIY type ... (show quote)
BH says they are no longer available. Does this item fold up for storage? Just curious.
Feb 25, 2013 18:39:57 #
These looks promising:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160833964835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Portable-Soft-Box-Flash-Diffuser-20-x-30cm-for-Digital-SLR-Camera-/290852084266?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item43b8229a2a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160833964835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Portable-Soft-Box-Flash-Diffuser-20-x-30cm-for-Digital-SLR-Camera-/290852084266?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item43b8229a2a
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