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Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 High-Speed for Nikon

07/29/2007 02:32:21 PM · #1

Any suggetions on using my sb600 at a fashion show, I usually point my flash to the ceiling, but its a ballroom that the show is held in so I dont know where to bounce it. Pointing directly on gives harsh light, right?

07/29/2007 02:33:24 PM · #2

Originally posted by Dlove:

Diffuser

07/29/2007 02:34:04 PM · #3

Yup, diffuser or pocket bounce. The best bet would probably be a small softbox.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 High-Speed for Nikon

07/29/2007 02:34:29 PM · #4

I am glad you mentioned that because I have a Stofen one, plastic top like that fits on the flash.

07/29/2007 02:35:14 PM · #5

Originally posted by Dlove:

I am glad you mentioned that because I have a Stofen one, plastic top like that fits on the flash.

Noo nooo nooo, if thats what im thinking it is. Its a plastic cap for the flash. Ask Leroy DNU!

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 High-Speed for Nikon

07/29/2007 02:39:59 PM · #6

so the stofen one is not really good? I am going to try to get there early so I can sit in the front

07/29/2007 02:41:36 PM · #7

Originally posted by Dlove:

so the stofen one is not really good? I am going to try to get there early so I can sit in the front

Which stofen one they make an entire line.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 High-Speed for Nikon

07/29/2007 02:43:29 PM · #8

sorry, the white plastic top like one that fits on the speedflash

07/29/2007 02:45:53 PM · #9

Originally posted by Dlove:

sorry, the white plastic top like one that fits on the speedflash

If its that one, according to a conversation with leroy and a couple other people you might not want to use it at all ever again.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 High-Speed for Nikon

07/29/2007 02:49:02 PM · #10

for real, so I need to trash this 16 dollar plastic crap!!!

07/29/2007 02:50:27 PM · #11

Originally posted by Dlove:

for real, so I need to trash this 16 dollar plastic crap!!!

Imw aiting for leroy to come back on this whats the lazy ... ....... doing lol. It's more like shooting through the side of a trash can then really a light diffuser. It also traps heat and flashes fry enough on their own much less with some help.

But talk to leroy about it.

07/29/2007 02:55:33 PM · #12

That thing will fry your poor flash if you shoot a lot.

07/29/2007 02:58:38 PM · #13

The Lightsphere by Gary Fong work's pretty well.

There's something called the A Better Bounce Card/Featherlight, but you can make the same with a piece of white felt and a big rubber band.

Or you could make a Ringlight, a Softbox if you're the DIY type.

07/29/2007 02:59:12 PM · #14

I made a quite a few suggestions in this thread

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=645820

07/29/2007 03:13:24 PM · #15

How did the shell thing work out Leroy?

Also, I saw this Rotating Camera bracket on Strobist that is about half the price of any competing camera rotating bracket.

The point of camera rotation instead of the flash bracket is to keep the light coming from the same angle and above at all times.

They have a Kit that includes their pop-out softbox for $122. If you check out other options, that pretty stinking cheap. A non-rotating combo can be found cheaper, yes.

Edit - oh, the lil' softbox can also be used on a standard lightstand. They also sell sync cords.

Message edited by author 2007-07-29 15:15:11.

07/29/2007 03:24:07 PM · #16

Originally posted by wavelength:

LOOK its the one man band!

07/29/2007 03:26:14 PM · #17

Heh, pretty light doesn't necessarily come from pretty equipment ;)

07/29/2007 03:30:11 PM · #18

Awesome page!

BTW, haven't gotten the Shell yet.

Message edited by author 2007-07-29 15:30:36.

07/29/2007 03:37:40 PM · #19

I want that.

07/29/2007 03:39:17 PM · #20

Yeah it only looks like your using a microwave transmitter for a flash!

07/29/2007 03:45:13 PM · #21

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Yeah it only looks like your using a microwave transmitter for a flash!

Like I said, I don't give a crap what the gear looks like. It's the photos I'm worried about. Spend some time shooting indoors in low light with high cielings, and you'll want to look like a radio station too.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/29/2007 04:28:47 PM · #22

I'd pimp that thing :-) At $122 it's not a bad deal either.

Message edited by author 2007-07-29 17:06:54.

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Nikon D70s

07/30/2007 01:40:17 PM · #23

Keep in mind he's not an official photographer, so they're not going to put up with him having a huge diffuser/softbox setup on his camera and blocking the view of people behind him. I have the Stofen "cap" and have used it for thousands of snaps with no problem, and I think it gives better light than the clear LightSphere that I have (in fact, the Stofen is back on my camera and the LS has sat in a closet since a month after I bought it). The LS Cloud might be a different story...

So, the real answer here depends on how far you need to throw the light. If you can actually get up front and you plan to shoot the models as they pass you on the stage, that's one thing. If you might end up in back or want to shoot the models when they're still 30 feet down the runway, that's another thing.

If you're going to go with the LightSphere, get the cloud model and the Chrome Dome for an event like this. The WhaleTail might be good too, but I have no direct experience with it. If you're not ready to spend $80 for another diffuser right now, I think you'll be okay with the Stofen.