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06/09/2005 12:31:54 AM · #26 |
| no histogram on a medium format film camera. i cant fire flashes from my d70 to check lighting yet till i get a safe sync thing so i can plug in the sync cord and dont blow it out. plus it only goes to iso 200 which just means more math when im shooting 50 rated slide film. |
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06/09/2005 01:01:50 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
Originally posted by doctornick:
...or get a Lightmeter |
Will the lightmeter solve all my problems or create more? I don't know if I can handle one more manual. ;( |
That all depends.... If you read online advice it's bound to confuse. :-).
If you know someone in your area who already uses a lightmeter for strobes, and can show you what to do it'll solve all your problems.
The actual 'doing' with using a lightmeter is very simple, but describing it always seems to get messy..
What Plexxoid said about not needing a meter is true, as you can use the histogram. This assuming you can take test shots, adjust, reshoot etc.
If your subject is contasty, very white or very dark, using the histogram will not give you as consistent a result as you can get with the light meter.
If your fashion show is a large stage area you may also have to do an 'exposure map' for the stage, and change your camera settings (Apeture only) for their position on the stage.. Something else that someone can show you quite quickly, but might take days to convey in the forums. :-).
Moving from a TTL metered flash to strobes requires a bit of changed technique and mindset.
Good luck...
Cheers, Me.
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06/09/2005 07:37:30 AM · #28 |
I appreciate the responses. Unfortunately, everything I do is self taught. Nobody I know is even remotely into photography. I need to sign up for classes and I always plan to during the winter months. Sort of like my pad project, good intentions, but it just doesn't happen. :(
The fashion show is only on a 20 foot stage and these gals will be happy if I just use my 580ex. I'm just wanting to make the leap into being able to offer (and use) more professional lighting.
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06/09/2005 07:42:02 AM · #29 |
i keep my histogram up at all times...now i just have to remember to check it!!!
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06/09/2005 08:11:10 AM · #30 |
Great advise Kiwi.
Light meters are terrific tools to have at your disposal even in daylight conditions.
Used one last weekend while shooting a wedding cause the black tuxes/ white brides dress really likes to trick TTL meters.
But when in doubt BRACKET! (Or shoot in RAW)
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06/09/2005 04:43:09 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
I appreciate the responses. Unfortunately, everything I do is self taught. Nobody I know is even remotely into photography. |
What about someone from DPC? Your profile dosn't have a location, but if you're anywhere near Leeston, New Zealand I'd lend you my light meter and show you how to drive it.. :-).
There are lots of helpful people on here, who would give up a few hours to help you out for the cost of a cuppa coffee and a gossip..
Cheers, Me.
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06/09/2005 10:28:01 PM · #32 |
That was a nice offer, KiwiChris. I wish I lived close to New Zealand.
Ohio's a long way away. |
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06/09/2005 11:15:08 PM · #33 |
Using the histogram will work in a pinch, but you cannot set lighting ratios that way - for that you need a meter. A meter can let you do lots of things and solve, er, prevent problems with lighting.
Wanna have some insane fun? I got the latest issue of Popular Photography and Imaging. This issue they interview a Playboy photographer - he uses 10 to 20 (ten to twenty) strobes on the background alone!
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06/09/2005 11:25:21 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Wanna have some insane fun? I got the latest issue of Popular Photography and Imaging. This issue they interview a Playboy photographer - he uses 10 to 20 (ten to twenty) strobes on the background alone! |
I'm using 4 strobes and I'm dying to at leastdouble that. There's no doubt that you can shoot some seriously cool shots with a window and a reflector; not taking anything away from that but I gotta tell ya that 4 lights seriously doesn't seem to be enough to light backgrounds and subjects and remove shadows and lighten tones and add highlights and . . . . -SIGH- At least not for some shots I want to get.
Kev
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06/09/2005 11:44:39 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by KevinRiggs:
I'm using 4 strobes and I'm dying to at leastdouble that. |
Those of us who shoot with a desk lamp have no sympathy for you. ;-P |
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06/09/2005 11:46:16 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
no sympathy for you. ;-P |
Bah! You unsympathetic bastards.
;)
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06/09/2005 11:55:31 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Wanna have some insane fun? I got the latest issue of Popular Photography and Imaging. This issue they interview a Playboy photographer - he uses 10 to 20 (ten to twenty) strobes on the background alone! |
I just read that tonight and about shit when I saw the lighting setup. I knew the Playboy lighting was complex, but never imagined it was that crazy. Definately a good read though.
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06/09/2005 11:58:03 PM · #38 |
| I saw the article, but I haven't read it yet. I don't recall noticing the lights in any of the photos, though. ;-) |
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06/14/2005 11:21:59 AM · #39 |
Just an update. I survived the fashion show event. The lighting for the show looked pretty good. Trial and error on the setup but I finally got the light I wanted. (It was a Red Hat event...older ladies...I was going for not too bright and unflattering.) Thanks for your offers of help. I won't be doing anything like that again until I get a light meter and wireless remote!!
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