Help, help! Equipment durability question.
Oct 29, 2015 18:18:39 #
I use Norman equipment. They handle a recycle time of 2 seconds for rapid firing. I use them for event photography. The unit at B&H is around 1K.
Oct 29, 2015 19:17:24 #
Thanks for all the feedback. I was never worried bout battery power, I hae six oem back up batteries.
it was bout the flashes delivering at that rapid pace, and without being damaged..(they ain't cheap) I've never needed to push them that hard. For me its typically an hour to 1.5 hours and maybe 60 shutter clicks, never been an issue.
I want this job, it pays very well, but no way am I going to risk letting down the EVP handing me the work.
It has to be a flawless experience for them. Equipment shortfall is not an option.
I'm just worried about the equipment not being up for the job. I am up for it, I know how to chat people up in short time, and get expressiveness/emotion in the shot.
it was bout the flashes delivering at that rapid pace, and without being damaged..(they ain't cheap) I've never needed to push them that hard. For me its typically an hour to 1.5 hours and maybe 60 shutter clicks, never been an issue.
I want this job, it pays very well, but no way am I going to risk letting down the EVP handing me the work.
It has to be a flawless experience for them. Equipment shortfall is not an option.
I'm just worried about the equipment not being up for the job. I am up for it, I know how to chat people up in short time, and get expressiveness/emotion in the shot.
Oct 29, 2015 19:41:24 #
mwalsh wrote:
Thanks for all the feedback. I was never worried ... (show quote)
If you push them hard, at full power especially, you can blow them. The mono lights I use are not anywhere near $1000!!!!
Oct 29, 2015 20:55:47 #
Totally agree with sharpshooter. Take extra batteries! Also, If rechargeables top them off the night before. And finally, go outside and shoot stuff at the pace you describe and see what happens. I bet you'll be surprised.
Oct 29, 2015 23:03:44 #
I don't have your type of flash so I can't say anything but if a flash of that price range can't do such a job I don't it's worth the money.
Oct 29, 2015 23:06:47 #
My Norman unit recycled at 2/10th of a second at 50 power. It has three power settings.
Oct 29, 2015 23:13:47 #
Thanks everyone. I took the job. Gonna try to wear out the the lites this weekend.
But I already committed to going for it!!
New kind of gig for me, will hopefully lead to other cool stuff in the future!!
and, I get to see the movie before you can!!!
Unless you got a real cool gig!
Bwaaahaha!
If my flashes wear out half way thru the job, I'm coming to kick all your butts!
But I already committed to going for it!!
New kind of gig for me, will hopefully lead to other cool stuff in the future!!
and, I get to see the movie before you can!!!
Unless you got a real cool gig!
Bwaaahaha!
If my flashes wear out half way thru the job, I'm coming to kick all your butts!
Oct 29, 2015 23:23:54 #
Remember, if you double your ISO, (100 to 200?) the flash will only need to output half as much. If you go to 400, one quarter as much power, to 800 only an eighth as much and with today's cameras shooting at 400 or 800 should be virtually noise-free.
This will extend battery life, reduce recycle time, and reduce the chance of overheating to "slim."
This will extend battery life, reduce recycle time, and reduce the chance of overheating to "slim."
Oct 29, 2015 23:41:45 #
Wendy2 wrote:
Maybe monolights instead. They are certainly more expensive and I would not advise getting them if this is the only event you would use them. But there is no recovery time and you would be able to adjust the intensity of the light.
A pair of inexpensive moonlights can be had for less than $200, and a pair of even better professional quality lights for $300. You can even use cheap CFL's in reflectors with a foot pedal; you can make the pair for less than $100 if you can find a pedal (assuming you already have the stands). Make sure the bulbs are at least 5000 degrees Kelvin.
Oct 30, 2015 07:40:09 #
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Oct 30, 2015 07:43:23 #
mwalsh wrote:
I am a portrait/lifestyle guy. br br I have an op... (show quote)
I'd be more concerned about the soft boxes and stands. Might consider an assistant holding a softbox on a pole.
Oct 30, 2015 08:31:41 #
DON'T shoot in ETTL mode (if the light to subject distance remains close to constant). You will get a much different exposure when people dressed in white come up compared to people dressed in black in ETTL mode. Your exposures will not be consistent. Shoot manual mode and set your light output to about f4 (depending on how much ambient light there will be at the time of the shoot - if in daylight your f-stop may have to be higher or your ISO lower) measured with a flash meter at the subject's position. I would shoot ISO 400. If you can keep the speedlites at 1/2 power or less you probably won't even need to change the batteries. Also, don't get too trigger happy. If the shot looks good and they did not blink don't shoot 3 more shots. Make sure you get a good focus point. Also, I would consider using silver umbrellas versus soft boxes. You will get much more light out of them allowing you to lower your speedlite power to achieve the desired f-stop. This kind of event calls for sparkle. Silver umbrellas accentuate sparkle and have great coverage. Just my opinions....
Oct 30, 2015 11:18:26 #
CaptainC wrote:
Remember, if you double your ISO, (100 to 200?) the flash will only need to output half as much. If you go to 400, one quarter as much power, to 800 only an eighth as much and with today's cameras shooting at 400 or 800 should be virtually noise-free.
This will extend battery life, reduce recycle time, and reduce the chance of overheating to "slim."
This will extend battery life, reduce recycle time, and reduce the chance of overheating to "slim."
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Oct 30, 2015 12:35:04 #
Shouldn't be a problem if you pay attention to the details as mentioned here. My personal preference is a set of Profoto B2s, but they just ain't cheap. Best of luck!
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