First Attempt with the 580EXII
08-03-2007, 09:47 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).
I guess you guys are right about the batteries, I guess I have to go get some decent rechargeable ones.
08-03-2007, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by F1-Fanatic,Aug 3 2007, 01:25 PM
Dave,
Try going much hotter on the flash and close down the lens...
-Norman
Try going much hotter on the flash and close down the lens...
-Norman
08-03-2007, 12:14 PM
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You could hang a diffuser panel in front of the umbrella to soften the light. And if you want soft out-of-camera try stretching a nylon stocking over the lens or spend the big bucks for a diffusion filter like the Tiffen Softnet or B&W Softar.
08-03-2007, 01:45 PM
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Im looking to get an almost mannequin look of the skin out of the camera, without post processing....like this sort of....like perfectly smooth, etc etc.
Is this possible with makeup/light or is PP the only way to go?
Is this possible with makeup/light or is PP the only way to go?
08-03-2007, 02:08 PM
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It's makeup & strong strobes... See by going heavy with the lighting and stopping down the lens, only the brightest lit areas will get exposed. Everything else will fall off quickly.
08-03-2007, 02:49 PM
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Got it. Will try it again on monday.
I dont quite understand the mm settings on the flash though.
I had it set at 28mm in the shot in my first post, and it was about 5 feet away from the subject. How do I know what to set the flash to? Is there a formula for setting that?
I dont quite understand the mm settings on the flash though.
I had it set at 28mm in the shot in my first post, and it was about 5 feet away from the subject. How do I know what to set the flash to? Is there a formula for setting that?
08-03-2007, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Aug 3 2007, 05:49 PM
Got it. Will try it again on monday.
I dont quite understand the mm settings on the flash though.
I had it set at 28mm in the shot in my first post, and it was about 5 feet away from the subject. How do I know what to set the flash to? Is there a formula for setting that?
I dont quite understand the mm settings on the flash though.
I had it set at 28mm in the shot in my first post, and it was about 5 feet away from the subject. How do I know what to set the flash to? Is there a formula for setting that?