Strobe light for stacking
Jan 19, 2023 11:51:00 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Jack, I'd be embarrassed to admit to how many expe... (show quote)
Thanks for those thoughts and suggestions Sippyjug. I think your're right about having everything moving together. I thought I had it solved with the heavy tripod and geared head but I'm not that confident about the geared head being absolutely stable. I think my large (55mm) ball head will be rock solid once tightened and I can use the threaded legs on the Platypod for aiming the lens. If it works, I'll probably stay with my LED lights.
JackM
Jan 19, 2023 11:58:25 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Jak
the A/B strobes on 1/32 power should hold up pretty well and at that power they will have to be diffused quite a bit At the aperture you are using.
Paul C Buff has always had a great warranty and Customer service.
the A/B strobes on 1/32 power should hold up pretty well and at that power they will have to be diffused quite a bit At the aperture you are using.
Paul C Buff has always had a great warranty and Customer service.
Thanks Frank, I will keep Alien Bee in mind if I go that route.
JackM
Jan 19, 2023 12:26:23 #
Dik wrote:
Would you be willing to try one of your A/Bs at 1/32 power for 150 flashes at minimum recycle time, and tell us if it survives?
Actually I responded to the OP,
So in a word NO. My strobes are old and I have nothing to gain.
Jan 19, 2023 12:53:00 #
jackm1943 wrote:
. Here's what the rig was built for:Yikes, that's quite a rig. Thanks, Dik, for sendin... (show quote)
Jan 19, 2023 12:57:46 #
Dik wrote:
. Here's what the rig was built for:
Just a question: Do you have any safety cables in case one of the bungy cords were to break?
Jan 19, 2023 13:03:59 #
Jan 19, 2023 13:57:28 #
Dik wrote:
No, the bungies are very strong. Very lightly loaded for their capacity.
your gear!!
I wouldn't trust my gear on a bunch of rubber bands without some backup.
Jan 19, 2023 14:05:18 #
The external framework on which the bungees hang, has cross bars just a few inches below the camera rig. Even if all bungees let go, the rig would only drop those few inches.
Jan 19, 2023 14:15:41 #
Dik wrote:
The external framework on which the bungees hang, has cross bars just a few inches below the camera rig. Even if all bungees let go, the rig would only drop those few inches.
Not my money!!
Jan 19, 2023 14:26:14 #
The camera is MUCH safer in this rig than in any tripod or handheld use.
Now if you want to talk about gear at risk, look at my BIF Boom Gimbal Chair Tripod in my profile picture. Many points of potential failure that would cause huge equipment damage and personal injury. But I think I built it strong enough.
Now if you want to talk about gear at risk, look at my BIF Boom Gimbal Chair Tripod in my profile picture. Many points of potential failure that would cause huge equipment damage and personal injury. But I think I built it strong enough.
Jan 19, 2023 14:53:13 #
Dik wrote:
The camera is MUCH safer in this rig than in any tripod or handheld use.
Now if you want to talk about gear at risk, look at my BIF Boom Gimbal Chair Tripod in my profile picture. Many points of potential failure that would cause huge equipment damage and personal injury. But I think I built it strong enough.
Now if you want to talk about gear at risk, look at my BIF Boom Gimbal Chair Tripod in my profile picture. Many points of potential failure that would cause huge equipment damage and personal injury. But I think I built it strong enough.
You are right about the being on a tripod, and the setup is quite innovative for beating vibration, I just don't trust any bungy cords!!
I don't have any trouble with vibration in my area other than a sonic boom once or twice a year so my setup sitting on concrete is great (for my work).
Jan 19, 2023 15:18:44 #
Dik wrote:
. Here's what the rig was built for:
Wow, exceptional clarity.
JackM
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