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[sigma pi]

Originally Posted by Gojira1976

Its gonna be a long wait, and despite the flaws, i hope to obtain the best use from these! Thanks again, for your help, and time everyone!

http://www.nationwidesurplus.com/p-8...ing-brack.aspx

Sending the one I got back. The fan is loose and making loud noises.

[windpig]

Originally Posted by sigma pi

Sending the one I got back. The fan is loose and making loud noises.

Can we call you Dr. Destructo?

[sigma pi]

Originally Posted by windpig

Can we call you Dr. Destructo?

I didnt even get a chance to "break it" in

[Gojira1976]

Originally Posted by mdelrossi

@Gojira1976
Slow down you're all over the place.
First off are you going to get the mount fixed?
I strongly suggest you do.
Do you have any stands?

After you get the mount fixed you can experiment with umbrellas, and modifiers of any sort.


That being said it looks like you just have the strobe lying on the desk pointed at the subject.
Try pointing it away from the subject and on to a white wall, or a white piece of cardboard,sheet etc… and let the light bounce off the card/sheet and hit your subject.

A meter is a good thing to have, but you have to know how to use it.

That is exactly how it was placed I was trying the strobist.com directions to understand light better, but i kinda jumped the flashgun xD
I think this one came out a tad bit better though!




_DSC3718 by Americo.Rodriguez., on Flickr

[Gojira1976]

Originally Posted by sigma pi

Sending the one I got back. The fan is loose and making loud noises.

Did you buy yours from the same comapany I bought mine from? If so, I hope my strobe is ok! It sounds ok, looks ok, and flashes, so, so far, I think I'm okay

[sigma pi]

Originally Posted by Gojira1976

Did you buy yours from the same comapany I bought mine from? If so, I hope my strobe is ok! It sounds ok, looks ok, and flashes, so, so far, I think I'm okay

Yes

its the fan. It is loose on the mount.

[sigma pi]

Originally Posted by Gojira1976

That is exactly how it was placed I was trying the strobist.com directions to understand light better, but i kinda jumped the flashgun xD
I think this one came out a tad bit better though!




_DSC3718 by Americo.Rodriguez., on Flickr

Now we are in teh ball park.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arodrig...n/photostream/

that one looks like the exposure was better. the color is close but just a tiny bit off.

Getting better.

[Gojira1976]

Originally Posted by sigma pi

Yes

its the fan. It is loose on the mount.

They seem like very helpful folks, I hope all goes well! Thanks for your time, and useful information! I am currently working on getting a few usable accessories, but the lack of an umbrella stand seems more limiting than I expected! I'm thinking of using a couple of clamps in order to strap it to an umbrella stand~ Would you have any suggestions? Also, what would you get first, a beauty dish, Rotalux® Indirect 150 cm, or? I plan to do whatever photography I am able to, portrait any lenght, stills, and pet's xD
I am thinging of the beauty dish, as I do have some white shoot through generic umbrellae(s), so I figure the BD is a smarter choice, however, the Rotalux looks cool xD

[Gojira1976]

Originally Posted by sigma pi

Now we are in teh ball park.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arodrig...n/photostream/

that one looks like the exposure was better. the color is close but just a tiny bit off.

Getting better.

LOL! That was a hard earned shot, despite the outcome xD

[Gojira1976]

Originally Posted by sigma pi

Now we are in teh ball park.


that one looks like the exposure was better. the color is close but just a tiny bit off.

Getting better.

Thank you very much, for the kind words, and the ability to take my poor photography skills
I am still practicing more, and putting theory on hold, until, I'm stuck, and by the looks of it, it's back to class I go!

[sigma pi]

Originally Posted by Gojira1976

They seem like very helpful folks, I hope all goes well! Thanks for your time, and useful information! I am currently working on getting a few usable accessories, but the lack of an umbrella stand seems more limiting than I expected! I'm thinking of using a couple of clamps in order to strap it to an umbrella stand~ Would you have any suggestions? Also, what would you get first, a beauty dish, Rotalux® Indirect 150 cm, or? I plan to do whatever photography I am able to, portrait any lenght, stills, and pet's xD
I am thinging of the beauty dish, as I do have some white shoot through generic umbrellae(s), so I figure the BD is a smarter choice, however, the Rotalux looks cool xD

I would get the stand mount for the strobe first and use umbrellas until you another modifier.

It uses the smaller shaft. So if the umbrella does not fit, do not force it.

[Gojira1976]

Originally Posted by sigma pi

I would get the stand mount for the strobe first and use umbrellas until you another modifier.

It uses the smaller shaft. So if the umbrella does not fit, do not force it.

I'm on my way out, but, first, could you direct me to these things, i am unsure where to find them to buy! Thanks again for everything!

[windpig]

Originally Posted by Gojira1976

I'm on my way out, but, first, could you direct me to these things, i am unsure where to find them to buy! Thanks again for everything!

Check out the B&H site. It is most excellent, plus it's a great place to buy from, along with Adorama. I happen to like the B&H website better.

Go with the 7mm shaft to fit the orifice in the head of the light. Be aware that the Westcott 7mm shafts will not fit the head orafice (unless somethings change in the last few months).

Also look at a Photec Softlighter, excellent, inexpensive and versatile modifier. Available with 7mm shaft.

Just my .02 worth

[sigma pi]

Yup looks like Ralph beat me to it.............. except he is wrong.






Adorama is better!!!

[mdelrossi]

Originally Posted by Gojira1976

I'm on my way out, but, first, could you direct me to these things, i am unsure where to find them to buy! Thanks again for everything!

You need to get the mount fixed. this is the part you are missing before you go any further. Call Elinchrom or the local Flash repair shop.

Also you've got some funky color balance going on there. Are you shooting raw?