What old flash unit?
Posted 06/12/2009 - 21:00
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Anvh wrote:
Mike, hat might be the problem, have been reading the main page and have rad the 101 and that was decent but the main page is mostly talk like on most blogs
KZ, photography are the Greeks words φῶς (phos) "light" and γραφή (graphê) "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "drawing with light".
And from what I understand what strobist means it's about how you use a flashgun, so saying that it includes every kind of light is a stretch.
Beside that point.
I'm just saying that off camera lighting is just too advance for some uses/types of photography, nothing more nothing less. Certainly when you will only use the flash 2 times a year, I find it too much to say that you must learn how the flash works and that you must use it off camera.
ps. What's the definition of the word strobist?
The only one giving some insight is the urbandictonary but that one isn't even official link
Stefan, I only can repeat what Mike wrote: you haven't been reading strobist - or at least the right bits! Anyway, You have a view, I have a view and they are not the same. I don't think it's a problem.
Mike, hat might be the problem, have been reading the main page and have rad the 101 and that was decent but the main page is mostly talk like on most blogs
KZ, photography are the Greeks words φῶς (phos) "light" and γραφή (graphê) "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "drawing with light".
And from what I understand what strobist means it's about how you use a flashgun, so saying that it includes every kind of light is a stretch.
Beside that point.
I'm just saying that off camera lighting is just too advance for some uses/types of photography, nothing more nothing less. Certainly when you will only use the flash 2 times a year, I find it too much to say that you must learn how the flash works and that you must use it off camera.
ps. What's the definition of the word strobist?
The only one giving some insight is the urbandictonary but that one isn't even official link
Posted 06/12/2009 - 21:05
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Anvh wrote:
Angela, it depends on how old the Greek is
As a Greek Orthodox priestmonk who has thoroughly studied the language, its etymology, and am proficient in several forms of the language, i have to side with Angela on this one, γραφιοσ is to write, not draw. Angela, it depends on how old the Greek is
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Posted 06/12/2009 - 21:14
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Photomonk I can very well be wrong, but I mean ancient Greek.
I believe that in modern Greek the meaning is as you describe.
I believe that in modern Greek the meaning is as you describe.
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Posted 06/12/2009 - 21:17
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Anvh wrote:
Photomonk I can very well be wrong, but I mean ancient Greek.
I believe that in modern Greek the meaning is as you describe.
Before making any assumptions, my background includes, καταωεασ and κοινε Greek.Photomonk I can very well be wrong, but I mean ancient Greek.
I believe that in modern Greek the meaning is as you describe.
The Photomonk
Posted 06/12/2009 - 22:14
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KZ wrote:
Stefan, I only can repeat what Mike wrote: you haven't been reading strobist - or at least the right bits! Anyway, You have a view, I have a view and they are not the same. I don't think it's a problem.
I don't think it's a problem either, but please show me the right bits, since you two say bits they must be small Stefan, I only can repeat what Mike wrote: you haven't been reading strobist - or at least the right bits! Anyway, You have a view, I have a view and they are not the same. I don't think it's a problem.
although we do drift from the original question here, we even talking about Greek now.
Sorry
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Posted 07/12/2009 - 09:35
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As old flash units can be bought very cheaply or scrounged for even less, it's well worth splashing out on a flash meter such as the Sekonic L-308S for a little over £100 and some optical slave triggers off Ebay for about £5. For half the price of one modern flash unit you can have a very versatile setup governed only by your imagination.
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Posted 11/12/2009 - 09:34
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Anvh wrote:
although we do drift from the original question here, we even talking about Greek now.
Sorry
Sorry for the late answer, but I was a bit busy recently. Coming back to strobist:KZ wrote:
Stefan, I only can repeat what Mike wrote: you haven't been reading strobist - or at least the right bits! Anyway, You have a view, I have a view and they are not the same. I don't think it's a problem.
I don't think it's a problem either, but please show me the right bits, since you two say bits they must be small Stefan, I only can repeat what Mike wrote: you haven't been reading strobist - or at least the right bits! Anyway, You have a view, I have a view and they are not the same. I don't think it's a problem.
although we do drift from the original question here, we even talking about Greek now.
Sorry
light is light regardless of its source. When learning how to use light from a small flashes also learn how to use light of the sun or any reflected version of it. Small flash is a practical tool because you can easily change the direction, intensity, quality of its light, while the same is impossible with the sunlight.
“Why small flashes? Because that's all you really need start your journey into high-end lighting techniques.”
“I try to think of strobe light as an option, along with all of the ambient sources at my disposal at the assignment. I walk in ready to use a strobe, a window, a desk light, a florescent, a sunbeam - whatever is there. Any or all of the above.”
Posted 11/12/2009 - 13:36
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Zoltan, I'm with you on that but to say that strobist is a synonym for photographer is stretching it, a strobist is an photographer but photographer does not to be an strobist.
The 101 and the 102(?) on the strobist.com are very useful to learn how to use and control the flash but I can't suggest to use the main page if you really are novice and want to learn how to use a flash.
Some articles are nice to read and some are useful don't get me wrong but it's too much of anything and most goes about the things he do, because it's a blog after all.
And I rest my case here, we can probably go on for days like this
The 101 and the 102(?) on the strobist.com are very useful to learn how to use and control the flash but I can't suggest to use the main page if you really are novice and want to learn how to use a flash.
Some articles are nice to read and some are useful don't get me wrong but it's too much of anything and most goes about the things he do, because it's a blog after all.
And I rest my case here, we can probably go on for days like this
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Posted 11/12/2009 - 14:44
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Anvh wrote:
ps. What's the definition of the word strobist?
The only one giving some insight is the urbandictonary but that one isn't even official link
I don't think it is a 'real' word. But to a native English speaker it suggests someone who uses strobes. ps. What's the definition of the word strobist?
The only one giving some insight is the urbandictonary but that one isn't even official link
I'm another big fan of Strobist. A lot of invaluable information there which you can't find on most 'normal' photo sites. He is a really excellent writer as well.
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Posted 11/12/2009 - 15:00
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thoughton wrote:
I'm another big fan of Strobist. A lot of invaluable information there which you can't find on most 'normal' photo sites. He is a really excellent writer as well.
I'll second that ! Taught me a lot !! I think !?
Anvh wrote:
ps. What's the definition of the word strobist?
The only one giving some insight is the urbandictonary but that one isn't even official link
I don't think it is a 'real' word. But to a native English speaker it suggests someone who uses strobes. ps. What's the definition of the word strobist?
The only one giving some insight is the urbandictonary but that one isn't even official link
I'm another big fan of Strobist. A lot of invaluable information there which you can't find on most 'normal' photo sites. He is a really excellent writer as well.
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Posted 11/12/2009 - 16:13
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If for nothing else, the information and guides on how to create snoots, lightboxes and a whole slew of other accessories makes it very worthwhile.
Couple that with his writing style, and the wealth of "how to's" that the site has, and it well deserves it's place on my bookmarks.
IMHO of course
Couple that with his writing style, and the wealth of "how to's" that the site has, and it well deserves it's place on my bookmarks.
IMHO of course
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Posted 11/12/2009 - 16:31
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Road_Dancer wrote:
If for nothing else, the information and guides on how to create snoots, lightboxes and a whole slew of other accessories makes it very worthwhile.
Most of his diy appears to come from this site www.diyphotography.net
If for nothing else, the information and guides on how to create snoots, lightboxes and a whole slew of other accessories makes it very worthwhile.
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Posted 11/12/2009 - 21:39
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peterwhit wrote:
Hi,I'm very new to digital photography and I've never used a flash of any kind.I'm looking for a cheapish flash for my K200d to get me started and I came across a Pentax AF200s on Ebay.Would this old unit be compatible for the 200?Is there any chance that it could damage the camera?Have you guys any advice to offer as to what would be a half decent flash for as keen beginner?Thanks in anticipation
This thread is a classic example of how far off topic a discussion can get, only 2 replies out of 30 has anything to do with Peterwhit's original post he must be scratching his head in bewilderment, its any wonder he hasn't posted a reply.
Hi,I'm very new to digital photography and I've never used a flash of any kind.I'm looking for a cheapish flash for my K200d to get me started and I came across a Pentax AF200s on Ebay.Would this old unit be compatible for the 200?Is there any chance that it could damage the camera?Have you guys any advice to offer as to what would be a half decent flash for as keen beginner?Thanks in anticipation
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