Elinchrom Users Only (Mark III) [Abandon hope all ye who enter]

I have a 1dsII and a 1DIV, I'm not a pixel peeper at all but focus issues really frustrate me. I went the1DIV for a few reasons over just using the 1dsII, I rent it to a friends video company, the LCD just wins on location and my new laptop can't tether to FireWire. 16.7mp is more than enough for my needs and the ergonomics can't be compared to a 5D2

TwoShoes wrote in post #12773906
@ Sheldon / Oskar, I really wish sometimes that I could trade the beaches for mountains / breathtaking scenery. We're really quite deprived for that type of scenery here, but we are very spoilt with some beautiful beaches / water systems.

Beaches here are not bad either, just need a car to get there

Sheldon N wrote in post #12774007
I totally agree on the AF issue, if the camera can't nail autofocus then it doesn't matter whether the lens has no CA and super sharp corner performance.

There is always manual focus (yes I know it does not work always as good, and there are times AF is necessary)

TwoShoes wrote in post #12774116
I have a 1dsII and a 1DIV, I'm not a pixel peeper at all but focus issues really frustrate me. I went the1DIV for a few reasons over just using the 1dsII, I rent it to a friends video company, the LCD just wins on location and my new laptop can't tether to FireWire. 16.7mp is more than enough for my needs and the ergonomics can't be compared to a 5D2

+1 Though i went 5d2 since i want my full frame, i do miss the ergonomics of the 1 series, the FW on the 1ds2 is such a PITA.

Can anyone help me find the posts by Dave where he does an indirect mod with the PLM cage ? Edit: found it.

kokakaste2 wrote in post #12774209
There is always manual focus (yes I know it does not work always as good, and there are times AF is necessary)

Manual focus was actually playing up On my 1DIV. Nothing I could do.

How was MF playing up ? Thats a odd one.

Csae wrote in post #12774233
+1 Though i went 5d2 since i want my full frame, i do miss the ergonomics of the 1 series, the FW on the 1ds2 is such a PITA.

Can anyone help me find the posts by Dave where he does an indirect mod with the PLM cage ?

I shoot my pets so I really enjoy the 1D AF. FW is a real pain. My 1dsII only has 13,000 clicks. Absolute mint.

Csae wrote in post #12774272
How was MF playing up ? Thats a odd one.

2-4 in 10 shots the lens wouldn't even register, yet the camera would fire and be focussed through the VF. I didn't notice, but even the LCD preview the lens info at the top was 0 about the lens ...

Sounds like the contacts between the body and lens, some lenses don't even MF unless there is electrical power running through them.

FW is a pain, but i honestly felt bad about letting my 1ds2 go, it was a great event camera, Af was good, ergonomics, shutter, colors came out nicely, ISO was decent, the VF was purdy. I mean, compared to the 5d2.

But now i can shoot tethered and have a live feed on my ipad if i wish... though i admit, i was thinking of picking up a used 1ds2 at some point as 2nd body if i ever do weddings, i would probably get an Eye-Fi card at that point to help me avoid tethering if i ever need it in the studio.

Heh, i remember when i first had the 1ds2 and FW didn't work, i just went to a big photo store and asked if i could hook up to one of their stations that had EOS on it, worked np and didn't tether it once since.

Btw while I have been away did anyone buy the ECO ring flash?

TwoShoes wrote in post #12774261
Manual focus was actually playing up On my 1DIV. Nothing I could do.

Sounds extremely odd

My tax return is probably going to fund an iPad / MBP combo. My computer is really struggling with the large files and an iPad will be perfect for shot lists, lighting plans etc on location. Tethering iPad to phone for net etc is brilliant too. Thanks to unlimited data work plan.

Csae wrote in post #12774233
...Can anyone help me find the posts by Dave where he does an indirect mod with the PLM cage ? Edit: found it.

I can. The original thread is here:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=997328

That thread describes the original version of the reverse adapter. The successor version uses a different Elinchrom mount and allows complete freedom of positioning of the light within the modifier. The 5/8" shaft the light rides on in V2 is seen in this photo:

TwoShoes wrote in post #12774426
My tax return is probably going to fund an iPad / MBP combo. My computer is really struggling with the large files and an iPad will be perfect for shot lists, lighting plans etc on location. Tethering iPad to phone for net etc is brilliant too. Thanks to unlimited data work plan.

iPad is great but it has it's limitations. Safari on iPad can't upload pictures to Facebook or flickr (can be done with apps tho). Other than that it is great but no way a replacement for laptop/desktop.

Looking forward to the new iOS that is going to be released soon.

tetrode wrote in post #12774430
I can. The original thread is here:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=997328

That thread describes the original version of the reverse adapter. The successor version uses a different Elinchrom mount and allows complete freedom of positioning of the light within the modifier. The 5/8" shaft the light rides on in V2 is seen in this photo:

The original version was the easier of the two to cobble together as it uses off-the-shelf parts and requires minimal drilling and tapping.

Dave F.

Thanks Dave, i landed on a steel 3/8" male tapered rod at my hardware store, i was actually looking for a solid steel rod to replace the umbrella rod so that my lights can stop sagging on the PLMs, but then the 3/8" gave me some ideas, so i've been tinkering with it and the PLM mount for reduce sagging, thought i'd see how well it would do at turning a SB indirect style, hit a few issues was looking for your thread for inspiration.

TwoShoes wrote in post #12774426
My tax return is probably going to fund an iPad / MBP combo. My computer is really struggling with the large files and an iPad will be perfect for shot lists, lighting plans etc on location. Tethering iPad to phone for net etc is brilliant too. Thanks to unlimited data work plan.

I can save you hundreds!

This is what i use in the studio for lighting plans, shot lists, etc, 5$ /each for the 8.5x11, i have a 40$ 24x30" i think for scheduling, budget, lighting plan, etc that i keep in my office, the 8.5x11s are taken with me sometimes.

HTTP response: 500

It would never replace a computer for me. The i7 MBP + cinema display looks awfully sexy.

TwoShoes wrote in post #12774527
It would never replace a computer for me. The i7 MBP + cinema display looks awfully sexy.

Heh, i was thinkin more along the Ipad, didn't know you could get a MBP & cinema display for hundreds

I honestly use these more then the ipad in the studio, much easier to write/ erase and not as expensive to drop, i'm only kidding of course.

kokakaste2 wrote in post #12774472
iPad is great but it has it's limitations. Safari on iPad can't upload pictures to Facebook or flickr (can be done with apps tho). Other than that it is great but no way a replacement for laptop/desktop.

Looking forward to the new iOS that is going to be released soon.

I stopped updating the iOS after they removed the screenlock button