Just in: Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL
2.5kg plus quadra-sized lightweight heads. 500Ws. TTL, HSS, 14W modeling LED. 400 shots on full power. Compatible with Phottix Odin II transmitters as well as Skyport Plus HS after you update the...
View ArticleBasic light meter questions
I'm using a 5DM3 and a Sekonic L-478D 1.) I dial in T=250, F=2.8 and the meter tells me to use an ISO of 20. The lowest ISO on the 5DM3 is 100 as far as I understand it, what do you do in this...
View ArticleLarge umbrella durability.
I like to use Westcott 72" umbrellas when shooting. The problem is that the weight puts a scary strain on the umbrella shaft. I'm always afraid the shaft will break. Has anyone rigged something to help...
View ArticleUsing off camera Canon speedlights with Sony camera
Hi Guys! My daughter ordered an Sony A7 III these days. One thing, she is interested in, is making portraits in the nature with three or four speedlightes. Normally she used my Canon equipment for it,...
View ArticleSPEEDLITE RELEASES 2018?
Doiesn't seem to be much news as regards development or releases from any major brands?
View ArticleSuper Simple Off-Camera Set-Up?
For someone with a 6D/430EX II who wants to just do a really easy single flash off-camera flash on a single channel and doesn't even know what Slave or Group means would the following be a good place...
View ArticleRechargeable batteries and Speedlite problems?
Sent a 600ex-rt to Canon for repair. The zoom function had stopped working, apparently in the ultrawide light-spread position, which really caused problems with exposure. Canon repaired it with the...
View ArticleHelp getting started with Studio Lights
I'm completely new to studio lighting and am using a single monolight, softbox and a reflector, along with a 5DM3, 70-200 and a Sekonic L-478D along with a synch cable for the monolight and meter. I'd...
View ArticleSandbag suggestions for a light stand?
I want to attach an iPad to a light stand and I need a sandbag to make sure the stand doesn’t get knocked over. I have sand bags for my c stands but they seem too big and the legs of the light stand...
View ArticleSync problem with optically triggered old strobe
I'm trying to figure out how to use an old Sunpak 611 with my Canon 6D. I have a little 90ex mounted on the camera and a Wein optical slave plugged into the 611. When I fire the camera, both strobes...
View ArticleTriggering my 600EX-RT?
I'm using a 5DM3 and a 600EX-RT. I want to be able to wireless trigger the 600EX-RT and I am able to do so by taking the PocketWizard receiver off of my monolight and putting it on the 600EX-RT....
View ArticleGodox AD600pro carrying bag?
I'm looking for a bag that can carry 2 of these light unit's. They have their own bag that carries one for $100 but that is a JOKE. I would never pay that much for a little bag. Any suggestions? I'd...
View ArticleMagMod at it again, this time with softboxes
FYI: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spencerboerup/magbox-magshoe-magringrevolutionary-new-softbox-sy Seems like a lot of clever little touches here, but I have no idea how unmet a need this is --...
View ArticleWhoop here it is ; ad600 PRO
What do you guys think? https://www.adorama.com/g/XPLOR-600PRO?utm_content=buffer7ed04&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
View ArticleGodox 350c and lens shading
Hi, can anyone tell me if Godox 350c will cause lens shading on 600D + 18-135 with hood? the popup flash cause it even without hood.
View ArticleST-E3_RT and Canon 1Dmk4
I recently purchased a Canon ST-E3-RT, and I have two questions about using it with my old 1Dmk4 1. The ST-E3-RT manual says I should cut back the sync speed on the 1D4, and that there is NO high speed...
View ArticleLight stand / flash / umbrella recommendations
OK i want to upgrade my current set up which is two fairly inexpensive light stands with flashgun mounts and two shoot through umbrellas around 30 inch which i use for indoor groups and similar on the...
View ArticleMEKING DOME DIFFUSER
Bought 1 of these 2 years ago and went back to ebay and aliexpress and can't find the damn thing now. It was priced around $7.99 and was a flash dome diffuser from Meking. has anyone seen them...
View ArticleOn-Board Radio Transmitter?
The ST-E3 RT radio transmitter was released 7 years ago and no camera body has been released since with a built-in transmitter. I find this baffling. People have suggested that regional differences...
View ArticleIs anyone interested in this new EL-100?
This new flash announced along with the R camera seems strangely anachronistic. Why would an all new model use the old optical wireless?
View Article
