expodisc

RLipp69 · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

has any1 used this product before ?Is it worth it?

jra · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

I have one and find it quite handy although it seems a bit pricey for what it is. That said, used properly, it will give you a very accurate WB and can be quickly used each time the lighting conditions change. IMO...it's a valuable tool if you shoot events or situations that have changing lighting conditions. It can save a lot of time in PP. On the other hand, there are more affordable options if you shoot in more controled conditions such as a simple grey card.

Proctorr · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

It's a bit pricey, but gives the best white balance I've ever got.

RLipp69 · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

Do you just take a picture with the cap on the go to custom WB and insert picture you just took?

Proctorr · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by RLipp69

Do you just take a picture with the cap on the go to custom WB and insert picture you just took?

Yep, point it at a light.

PhotosGuy · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

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Do you just take a picture with the cap on the go to custom WB and insert picture you just took?

Yes. IMO, save your money.
Gray Card…White Paper. What’s best?

danielyamseng · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

You've have extra cash, this stuff save your time from using photoshop to correct the WB.

lungdoc · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

If you want to save some money for same effect:
1) Do a search for "Hickspodisc" home made version - if you have some craft skills and some time
2) Use a (new) white coffee filter over the end of the lens and use it like the Expodisc. Search "coffee filter expodisc"

canon shooter · 15th of February 2008 (Fri)

I have one of these disc but have never used it. The instruction say you have to stand next to the subject and shoot back towards where you would be shooting from. Seems a bit much. Many times you can't even get next to the subject.

Anyone used any shortcuts with good results

gkas · 15th of February 2008 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by canon shooter

I have one of these disc but have never used it. The instruction say you have to stand next to the subject and shoot back towards where you would be shooting from. Seems a bit much. Many times you can't even get next to the subject.

I don't have a ExpoDisk, but the principal is basic. They tell you to stand next to the object to be photographed so that the light source strikes you the same as the object. Example: if you're standing on open ground, fully illuminated by the sun, you can stand anywhere and the results will be the same.

If the object is in full sun, but next to a red building, then position matters. The object rendering will be influenced toward the warm side by the red building. The expo reading will cool down the shot.

So, if you are photographing a landscape on a heavily clouded day, the reading will be pretty much the same in all places. This side of the canyon or the other side.

liam5100 · 15th of February 2008 (Fri)

I dont know how I ever lived without mine before, especially for indoor sports shoots.

canon shooter · 16th of February 2008 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by liam5100

I dont know how I ever lived without mine before, especially for indoor sports shoots.

Using indoors at sport shoots I assume you are not able to get next to the subject and shoot back toward light source? What do you do? Do you shoot towards the light source (assume ceiling lights) from where you are?

Az2Africa · 16th of February 2008 (Sat)

There are 13 threads on this on the first page when typing "Expodisc" using our search function.

That said, I have one and it works very well. If you get one though, buy the largest and you can just hold it up to your smaller lenses.

steveathome · 17th of February 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by PhotosGuy

Yes. IMO, save your money.

Not wishing to argue with someone with - by far more knowledge than me, but........

Although this is not Expodisc but WhiBal, according to this video (Michael Tapes) you would have to be careful as to what paper you are using for white balance. I do appreciate the benefits it can have in exposure assessment.

to save time the relevant piece is at 4 mins 53 seconds into the video.
http://www.whibalhost.com/_Tutorials.../05/index.html

A better point is made here at 8mins 56secs into the video
http://www.whibalhost.com/_Tutorials.../06/index.html

Surely a proven neutral reference has to be better, and not such a waste of money, although I do think the Expodisc is a little expensive?

equetefue · 17th of February 2008 (Sun)

I used to have one when I was a Nikonian, then again nikon's WB setting is easier since you don't have to go to the menu like in Canon's

But yeah it was awesome !! worth the money in my opinion. saves you a lot of time in PP

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#1
RLipp69 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 577 IMAGE EDITING OK	expodisc has any1 used this product before ?Is it worth it? __________________ Canon 5DMKIII, 40D,EF 70-200 F/2.8L IS II,24-70 F/2.8L,35mmF/1.4L, EFS-580EXll.Pcket wizzard mini & Flex,Bees and beauty dish

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#2
jra Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,214	Re: expodisc I have one and find it quite handy although it seems a bit pricey for what it is. That said, used properly, it will give you a very accurate WB and can be quickly used each time the lighting conditions change. IMO...it's a valuable tool if you shoot events or situations that have changing lighting conditions. It can save a lot of time in PP. On the other hand, there are more affordable options if you shoot in more controled conditions such as a simple grey card. __________________ Jason www.secondglimpse.com

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#3
Proctorr Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 185	Re: expodisc It's a bit pricey, but gives the best white balance I've ever got. __________________ 1D Mark II \| 70-200mm F2.8L \| 17-40mm F4.0L

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#4
RLipp69 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 577 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: expodisc Do you just take a picture with the cap on the go to custom WB and insert picture you just took? __________________ Canon 5DMKIII, 40D,EF 70-200 F/2.8L IS II,24-70 F/2.8L,35mmF/1.4L, EFS-580EXll.Pcket wizzard mini & Flex,Bees and beauty dish

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#7
danielyamseng Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,011	Re: expodisc You've have extra cash, this stuff save your time from using photoshop to correct the WB.

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#8
lungdoc Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,051 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: expodisc If you want to save some money for same effect: 1) Do a search for "Hickspodisc" home made version - if you have some craft skills and some time 2) Use a (new) white coffee filter over the end of the lens and use it like the Expodisc. Search "coffee filter expodisc" __________________ Mark My Smugmug Eos 7D, Canon 15-85 IS, Canon 17-85 IS, Sigma 100-300 EX IF HSM, Canon 50mm 1.8, Canon 85mm 1.8, Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro, Sigma 50-150 2.8, Sigma 1.4 EX DG , Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG Macro, Canon EF-S 10-22, Canon 430EX,

15th of February 2008 (Fri)	#9
canon shooter Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 2,085 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: expodisc I have one of these disc but have never used it. The instruction say you have to stand next to the subject and shoot back towards where you would be shooting from. Seems a bit much. Many times you can't even get next to the subject. Anyone used any shortcuts with good results __________________ Jim 5D Mark III Grip, 40D Grip, 20D, Canon 17-40L, Canon 24-105 F4L IS, Canon 70-200 IS II F2.8L, Canon 100-400L, Canon 50 F1.4, Canon 100 F2.8, Canon 580 EX It's the Glass that Counts! Visit http://www.genphotosaz.com

15th of February 2008 (Fri)	#11
liam5100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 938	Re: expodisc I dont know how I ever lived without mine before, especially for indoor sports shoots. __________________ Bill - Equipment : Quaker Oatmeal box with a little tiny hole in it... and a 400 2.8

16th of February 2008 (Sat)	#13
Az2Africa Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Scottsdale, Arizona USA Posts: 3,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: expodisc There are 13 threads on this on the first page when typing "Expodisc" using our search function. That said, I have one and it works very well. If you get one though, buy the largest and you can just hold it up to your smaller lenses. __________________ "If you're not living on the edge. You're taking up too much room !" My Gear Arizona's POTN Flickr Gallery Last edited by Az2Africa : 16th of February 2008 (Sat) at 16:47.

17th of February 2008 (Sun)	#15
equetefue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,274	Re: expodisc I used to have one when I was a Nikonian, then again nikon's WB setting is easier since you don't have to go to the menu like in Canon's But yeah it was awesome !! worth the money in my opinion. saves you a lot of time in PP __________________ *http://www.Photo-Galleria.com* *Powered By Canon* 1D Mark III l 5D with Grip l 50mm f1.8 l 17-40mm f4 L l 135mm f2 Ll 70-200mm f2.8 L IS l 400mm f5.6 L l EF 1.4x II l 580EX II l Feisol CF tripod l Wimberly Head II with F9 Bracket l Better Beamer

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