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Hmm, haven't posted here (or elsewhere for a while). Too busy working (yeah during my holidays).

Happy birthday Rob!

Thanks for the post Rob, so it looks like it's not worth slashing my wrists if I cannot get the mini-deflectors, the new-improved "large" ones are just about as good for someone like yourself, therefore waaayyyyy good enough for me

And if it's not too late, a happy birthday from all of us "Downunder" !!

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Rob
Happy birthday to you.*

Cheers,

Austen.


*Sung to the tune of "Happy birthday to you".


EDIT: No...Not too late !!
6:08pm Thursday (EST) - Time in New York, NY, USA

Happy Bday, you're a whole year wiser or so they say, ha.

Charlie, those pills and the internet don't go together well. :P

TMR Design wrote in post #13584620
Next, pure white.

I've metered for pure white in the center on the next series of shots.

Mini Deflector


Maxi Deflector


White Deflector


Obviously, it's easy for the eye to be fooled and not see gradations but if you look carefully you'll see them, and in these next shots with highlight clipping activated, the difference in coverage is seen.

For what it's worth, I think the Mini and Maxi silver deflectors do about the same job but the White deflector shows that it's not giving the same coverage.

Mini Silver Deflector


Maxi Silver Deflector


White Deflector


NOTE: You're seeing bright edges because the seamless paper has a slight inward curl and you're also seeing top and bottom highlights from reflected light. I do have an 8 foot white ceiling and that is a contributing factor.

Another thing to keep in mind is that although we're looking at coverage and evenness, in most cases, this type of background lighting is done with 2 lights, one on each side. For that reason the horizontal coverage is very important, as it allows for the falloff at the edges to overlap and bring the center up to areas outside the center.

Thanks Rob for the tests, excellent info. The additional bits about position of the deflectors is great.

aaron.dunlap wrote in post #13584621
unrelated question... when it comes to asking for money for your photography, I most definitely have a set charge for things for normal people, but what do you guys usually do for family?

I'm in a different boat... I either do it for free, or I say no. I like to be able to give photography as a gift, of my own choosing.

Csae wrote in post #13585466
Coming from Aaron it sounds like a confession, coming from Mike it sounds like a threat.

Just sayin.

LOL!

mtimber wrote in post #13585033
Thanks for the test Rob.

Did you take any shots on the white with the two lights either side and showing the blown out coverage?

Hey Mark,

No, I didn't take any shots with 2 lights. I think you can get the idea based on what happens with one light. If coverage is that good and that even with a single strobe then using two makes it that much better. Since the center of each strobe is near the edge of the seamless there's no problem with edge to edge coverage and the overlapping falloff in the center brings that exposure up to match the edges.

Dave Jr wrote in post #13585204
Rob, are those 600RX's mounted to 6" snap-in extension arms, or are those some other form of extension arm?

Hi Aaron,

Those are Manfrotto 042 extension arms. You can use any number of other arms and grip to do the same job.

TMR Design wrote in post #13589299
Hi Aaron,

Those are Manfrotto 042 extension arms. You can use any number of other arms and grip to do the same job.

i have my autopoles in the corners so i use the wall booms mounted to them to position my lights 4' out from my background

aaron.dunlap wrote in post #13585401
oh and Rob, be safe this weekend....

aaron.dunlap wrote in post #13585492
LOL!

sigma pi wrote in post #13585594
I am just saying the mofia has a lot of activity around this time with cigar importing

Sylvester XxX wrote in post #13585928
Happy B day Rob

plusnq wrote in post #13586120
Happy birthday Rob

aaron.dunlap wrote in post #13586155
*Aaron makes a note to casually mention his birthday next year....*

windpig wrote in post #13586216
It's Rob's B'day?

Wow, him a Jesus all in one week


Happy Happy Roberto!

Csae wrote in post #13586261
You hoping Rob will get you something something ?

aaron.dunlap wrote in post #13586289
Still waiting eagerly for his holiday giveaway.

Csae wrote in post #13586298
SuperClamponanza.

windpig wrote in post #13586372
Hey, I'm up for that, especially after my spree on B&H this AM.

Rob, are you out there?

Some very funny stuff in there guys. I was going to quote all you guys but there is a limit to a multi-quote.

Thanks for the B-day wish.

Aaron.. I'm preparing the holiday giveaway now.. but I'm a Nikon shooter so you're probably not interested.. He he he.

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13589329
i have my autopoles in the corners so i use the wall booms mounted to them to position my lights 4' out from my background

I'm going to be adding some wall booms and some Franken-pole creations very soon.

TMR Design wrote in post #13589335
I'm going to be adding some wall booms and some Franken-pole creations very soon.

these are my franken poles as you call them, i have two and really like them

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Chrome_Steel_C​olumn.html

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13589442
these are my franken poles as you call them, i have two and really like them

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Chrome_Steel_C​olumn.html

I am going to get a 231CS but I'm also getting some of the risers to use for my project. I've done enough research and testing to know it will work.

Once I actually have things assembled and working I'll post some images.

TMR Design wrote in post #13589332
Aaron.. I'm preparing the holiday giveaway now.. but I'm a Nikon shooter so you're probably not interested.. He he he.

HA!

Just FYI, if you buy an Acute 2 pack, you get an extra head free right now from Adorama:

http://www.adorama.com …ch&utm_source=r​flaid65648

Sigma Pi's Maxilite and a Quadra

Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/22.0
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV