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Wireless trigger for studio lights
Can't you just put a ND filter over the lens? f/2.8 with studio flash may not be possible unless you can turn it down to 1/8th or 1/16th power. At f/2.8 Tungsten would be better. One reason Metz 58s are so good. They go down to 1/256! my studio strobes cannot, but some carefully placed nd gels ...
Posted by Don on 18/03/2011 - 21:00
Wireless trigger for studio lights
Can't you just put a ND filter over the lens? f/2.8 with studio flash may not be possible unless you can turn it down to 1/8th or 1/16th power. At f/2.8 Tungsten would be better. One reason Metz 58s are so good. They go down to 1/256! They aren't much use when your using Studio Flash! :lol: ...
Posted by Algernon on 19/03/2011 - 09:55
Pro Line 180
I am looking to augment my set-up with some new portable studio lights. I am looking for something that is not too powerful so I can get a shallow DoF and control light output. The Pro Line 180s have a GN of 35 and go down to 1/32. They also have a fairly wide range of accessories and come wit...
Posted by Don on 05/06/2011 - 15:28
Flash and Polariser filter ?
Will a polariser make any difference to reflections if used with a flash. I'll be trying to get Frog/Toad macro shots soon and was going to try using my ring-flash but am worried about reflections off the amphibians wet skin and water.
Posted by mille19 on 17/02/2012 - 16:41
Flash and Polariser filter ?
I wouldn't have thought so as usually they are most effective when at 90 degrees from the light source. Try it and see?
Posted by woodworm on 17/02/2012 - 18:01
Flash and Polariser filter ?
The flash could be set at 90 degrees; this may help? Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 17/02/2012 - 18:40
Question about lighbulbs
You could always use a filter over your flashgun to make any minor adjustments you felt were necessary.
Posted by johnriley on 26/07/2012 - 15:11
Question about lighbulbs
also some of these lights put out a fair bit in the uv range, so the uv filter might help a bit, can't hurt... I've not needed one but, some people swear by them.
Posted by Don on 26/07/2012 - 15:29
Question about lighbulbs
Thanks, all, I will try out a daylight bulb and see how it works out. Most of my lenses have UV filters on them si I will try with and without the filter.
Posted by aliengrove on 27/07/2012 - 09:05
Does flash illumination vary?
I am afraid that Bowens DO vary in output and colour balance, even new ones. I know to my cost yesterday in the studio with new 500watt monoblocs. It only really happens with heavy use during the day, as they struggle with recycling constantly. According to one professional photographer I know,...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 31/12/2012 - 00:20
cheap! manual, ring flash suggestions please
They're quite good, fairly light, use a couple of AA's and low trigger voltage. There's several other brands sharing the same design which includes the Starblitz 1000 and the Vivitar 5000. John K I can second this. I've got two of the Starblitz 1000 - as John says, work off two AA's, has a th...
Posted by StephenHampshire on 18/03/2013 - 22:57
cheap! manual, ring flash suggestions please
I got a cheap Elicar ring flash off ebay. I tried on the K7 with a couple of different lenses, uses Series 7 adaptor rings for different filter sizes. Must try it out again.
Posted by tyronet2000 on 25/05/2013 - 11:17
K5 Flash Problem
Without teaching people to suck eggs, hereare some options to think about. Put your camera in manual mode, you can then use apeture to control the flash and the shutter speed to control the ambient light. Just use your histrogram to check for exposure. Remember that you can increase the iso on...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 28/05/2013 - 15:03
over exposure using fill in flash
Try using a ND Filter of 2 -3. Then you can keep the small dof. and use the AV setting. Regards, Horst
Posted by Horst on 28/08/2013 - 14:52
The problem with flash . . . .
. . . and night time motorsport. I thought some here might be interested to learn how you can use Lightroom to dramatically reduce the uneven lighting effect of flash when faced with a similar situation to mine. Briefly, I am the official track side photographer for a small oval banger racing ...
Posted by Mannesty on 23/03/2014 - 23:35
Using P-TTL off camera
Hi Stuart OK, in answer to your question the first point is the K7 & K5 are really hit and miss with P-TTL. However, There is a trigger made by Aokatec that will fire flash wirelessly in P-TTL mode http://www.aokatec.com/Product.html I have not used them, so i can't provide any feedback in rel...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 05/04/2014 - 11:47
Need some help and advice please
Clarification: I know that slow speed sync would not have helped in your situation, but I wanted to try and explain what it is. Pentax cameras will not shoot higher than 1/180 with flash, so the bright light you are mentioning would not have allowed you to use flash in this circumstance. You ...
Posted by davidstorm on 28/05/2014 - 21:33
high speed flash triggers
To the OP, unfortunately pentax doesn't offer any HSS triggers outside of buying a whole other flash as a master, that potentially doesn't contribute to the final shot. It's quite ridiculous really and makes for a very expensive trigger. However, as others have said, there are practical steps yo...
Posted by richandfleur on 28/03/2015 - 13:11
high speed flash triggers
I only mention this as many interested in the Gary Fong HSS technique videos will be expecting to use a HSS wireless radio trigger to their off camera mounted flash units. No such device exists either by pentax or 3rd party manufacturers that I am aware of. Happy to be proven wrong :wink: Th...
Posted by richandfleur on 28/03/2015 - 20:43
high speed flash triggers
But another nice thing about an HSS approach is about portability and convenience ... Only needs one stand for the flash and powersnoot ... No need for a tripod due to low light (or filter induced) long shutter times, and you can move around framing shots quickly with ease. (just be careful not to...
Posted by McGregNi on 28/03/2015 - 21:01
