First Attempt with the 580EXII
08-03-2007, 12:03 AM
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First Attempt with the 580EXII
Came out interesting. The raw file didnt come out the way I wanted it (it was close), but nothing photoshop cant fix. Any tips on how to get shots like these straight from the camera?
The flash was fired off shoe, at -1 1/3 EV, and bounced off a 32" umbrella...oh, and a gold omnibouce....
Comments, questions, bsing, all welcome.
P.S. Here is the color version....
All in all, not too bad, but a HUGE way to go to where Id like to be....in time.
08-03-2007, 04:40 AM
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wow they look great! i feel like im so behind in my shooting. Ive had my flash for almost 2 months and my camera for 2 years and i still cant pull anylike remotly close to this off
08-03-2007, 05:03 AM
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The tip of her nose is chopped off in the B&W version on my monitor. It is very difficult to pinpoint light from a flash (like you're trying to do here) without using some sort of light-killing black cloth or something along those lines on your subject. You could try backing away from your subject to allow the light to fall off more.
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08-03-2007, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Kremlin,Aug 3 2007, 11:31 AM
I like the color one better. But very nice!
How do you like the 580?
How do you like the 580?
08-03-2007, 09:27 AM
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What was the difference in the RAW file? In what you posted I see control of light spill (simulated by Pshop contrast?) and a softer look than I'd figure you get from a plain umbrella.
I prefer AA's over proprietary battery packs. You can get 2500+ mAHr NiMH's (and use any future capacity improvement) and you can get AA's everywhere on the planet. My Nikon Speedlight comes with a fifth-AA battery door extension to compensate for NiMH's lower voltage (fires fine with four, faster recycle with five).
I prefer AA's over proprietary battery packs. You can get 2500+ mAHr NiMH's (and use any future capacity improvement) and you can get AA's everywhere on the planet. My Nikon Speedlight comes with a fifth-AA battery door extension to compensate for NiMH's lower voltage (fires fine with four, faster recycle with five).
08-03-2007, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Penforhire,Aug 3 2007, 12:27 PM
What was the difference in the RAW file? In what you posted I see control of light spill (simulated by Pshop contrast?) and a softer look than I'd figure you get from a plain umbrella.
I prefer AA's over proprietary battery packs. You can get 2500+ mAHr NiMH's (and use any future capacity improvement) and you can get AA's everywhere on the planet. My Nikon Speedlight comes with a fifth-AA battery door extension to compensate for NiMH's lower voltage (fires fine with four, faster recycle with five).
I prefer AA's over proprietary battery packs. You can get 2500+ mAHr NiMH's (and use any future capacity improvement) and you can get AA's everywhere on the planet. My Nikon Speedlight comes with a fifth-AA battery door extension to compensate for NiMH's lower voltage (fires fine with four, faster recycle with five).
in a pinch AA's are easier to get a hold of than propreitory batteries.