Picture from the beach with 580EXII + Reflector.

[M Powered]

Here is a shot from a photoshoot at the beach yesterday.

Equipment was on camera 580 EXII bounced off a 42" Silver reflector.

http://home.socal.rr.com/mpowered/ssbeach.jpg

And here is a shot with two 580EXII's with two umbrellas.

http://home.socal.rr.com/mpowered/ss.jpg

[Natural Imagez]

NICE shot. i like the look. nice model also.

[ben_r_]

Looking good. Little bright on the first one IMO but still very nice!

[Double Negative]

Very nice indeed - great "feel" to them. I have to agree with Ben though, the first one does seem a touch bright.

[M Powered]

I guess that reflective white top wasn't such a hot item like I hoped it would be :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice pair of images.

I think I'd clone out the bolt on the railing in #1...

[tjrenegade]

Do you have a picture of your setup? I am trying to imagine the 42" bounce while the flash is mounted to the camera...or maybe I am missing something.

[Reeforbust]

Do you have a picture of your setup? I am trying to imagine the 42" bounce while the flash is mounted to the camera...or maybe I am missing something.


+1 for me...

[ryandavid__]

Do you have a picture of your setup? I am trying to imagine the 42" bounce while the flash is mounted to the camera...or maybe I am missing something.

well, i initially thought he was talking about bouncing the flash in a silver umbrella, but he means an actual reflector - so 580 on camera, portrait position and the flash bounced into a reflector one side of the girl.

don't know if that clears it up.

[Double Negative]

^ Exactly. Umbrellas are typically 30, 45 and 60" in size.

[M Powered]

well, i initially thought he was talking about bouncing the flash in a silver umbrella, but he means an actual reflector - so 580 on camera, portrait position and the flash bounced into a reflector one side of the girl.

don't know if that clears it up.

Yup, you got it! :)

Nice pair of images.

I think I'd clone out the bolt on the railing in #1...

Good eye! Done, also cloned out the houses in the shorelines also... mine as well right? :)

Here is another shot of a two 580 setup.

(Left side is a shoot through, and the right side was a bounce umbrella) both off camera triggered by PW.

http://home.socal.rr.com/mpowered/ss2.jpg

[ryandavid__]

not sure that i like this latest one as much as the other two.
seems a little over exposed on her arms, chest and shoulders - or is just my monitor? background lacks character as well.

her head, hair and eyes make for a very powerful shot though.

[Double Negative]

^ Might just be your monitor - looks okay on mine (calibrated).

[FlexiPack]

These are excellent. Not as keen on the angle and background on the third one but she has a very powerful expression. The lighting is excellent.

[M Powered]

Very pleased with the 580EXII effectiveness for outdoor environment with the proper reflector.

Even for indoors they are awesome. Definitely a great companion for those who don't want to lug around heavy strobes.

[seanbaker]

M Powered:

If you're willing to share, are you getting that much falloff through your light placement, or are you darkening the background edges in PP?

Your shots are all incredible; even moreso when you consider the mid-day sun was involved. I'll agree with others, though - #1 is my favorite.

Sean

[M Powered]

M Powered:

If you're willing to share, are you getting that much falloff through your light placement, or are you darkening the background edges in PP?

Your shots are all incredible; even moreso when you consider the mid-day sun was involved. I'll agree with others, though - #1 is my favorite.

Sean

The lights are positioned at about 6-10' from the subject at 1/1 and 1/2 power. There is literally no light fall off (at least none that I can see) The dark areas in the photos are purposely created in post, if you can't already tell.

Yes, when bounced off a reflective material (silver reflector) the light is over powering, I have few shots that are totally blown because it was so bright (the flash out put) The post is a testimonal to the effectiveness of the 580 used for outdoors for those who are in between or undecided about using the 580's outdoors. (If there was ever a doubt)

[seanbaker]

M Powered,

Gotcha. It seemed like the lights would have had to be just outside the frame to get any sort of falloff, but it would have also been a cramped shoot. Glad to know I'm not the only one PP'ing in falloff and vignettes ;).

Now if I could just find those gorgeous models.... :D

Thanks again for sharing - pics and technique.

Sean