POTN Aussie Club #4: a.k.a. Angus' Buy, Sell and Spel Thread

Was a change from sitting at my pooter, and pouring booze.

I have the longest wait til my film arrives.

-spam- wrote in post #6714761
Yup. There are a few similar tricks at the one where Im going for mine. But I have heard them all from my friends when they did their tests and know where the examiner will try and get me.

Well lucky you.. g'luck!

photobitz wrote in post #6714841
Sneaky buggers.

Yep, I was so surprised when they told me I got 94% for the actual test but also admitted an instant fail offence. Bloody hell!

coalcliff wrote in post #6715673
And your lighting set up was?? This perhaps...

http://au.youtube.com …a5e2Z5gyE&featu​re=related

That's freaking awesome!

I'm planning on starting out my strobist adventures once my exams are finished in a few days, so I'm a pretty big n00b to all of this.

Where should I buy my first strobist kit? I've already got two flashes (580EX and 430EX), so I'm planning on using the 430EX as a slave. All I really need is:
- an umbrella
- a stand
- I guess a clamp thingy which goes on the stand that holds the umbrella and mounts the flash?

Should I be looking on eBay?

I also thought about just using my tripod as the stand, since then that can double as, well.. a tripod too when I'm out shooting. The flash can then simply attach to the tripod via the plastic base, but then I'm not too sure how to attach the umbrella? Anyone?

So anyone got any tips for shooting a year 10 formal? I've got one to do next week.

Welby wrote in post #6716220
So anyone got any tips for shooting a year 10 formal? I've got one to do next week.

Ask Jim

Collin85 wrote in post #6716211
That's freaking awesome!

I'm planning on starting out my strobist adventures once my exams are finished in a few days, so I'm a pretty big n00b to all of this.

Where should I buy my first strobist kit? I've already got two flashes (580EX and 430EX), so I'm planning on using the 430EX as a slave. All I really need is:
- an umbrella
- a stand
- I guess a clamp thingy which goes on the stand that holds the umbrella and mounts the flash?

Should I be looking on eBay?

I also thought about just using my tripod as the stand, since then that can double as, well.. a tripod too when I'm out shooting. The flash can then simply attach to the tripod via the plastic base, but then I'm not too sure how to attach the umbrella? Anyone?

I recommend the Lumopro LP632 umbrella swivels over the standard ones.... much more compact, puts the light much closer to the center of the umbrella and it hasn't got all the annoyingly large handles of the standard ones. Also, the Manfrotto 001b Nano stands are a nice, compact stand that goes to 6 or 7 ft.

Welby wrote in post #6716220
So anyone got any tips for shooting a year 10 formal? I've got one to do next week.

Before the formal or during the formal? I've done a few...

Welby wrote in post #6716220
So anyone got any tips for shooting a year 10 formal? I've got one to do next week.

I was a photographer on Monday night for my sister and her friend's year 10 formal. Not directly for the school though.

Be prepared to deal with plenty of mum's with their P&S's in everyone of your shot.

Watch backgrounds to try and avoid bystanders in them.

And don't put up with rubbish from the paid-pro when he tells you that you are not allowed to take photos of the kids, when clearly all the mothers are taking photos at the time.

Oh, and good luck!

coalcliff wrote in post #6715289
captured this heron imitating how I feel!! Flustered, wind blown but on the lookout!

Nice heron! White-faced Heron by the looks of it.

Collin85 wrote in post #6716211
I also thought about just using my tripod as the stand, since then that can double as, well.. a tripod too when I'm out shooting. The flash can then simply attach to the tripod via the plastic base, but then I'm not too sure how to attach the umbrella? Anyone?

Well if you can rope in an assistant, you can get them to hold the umbrella and flash It's called a Voice-activated lightstand.

Otherwise, you'll need a proper swivel bracket. You could mount one on a tripod as the screw thread is usually the same, but lightstands aren't *that* expensive.

kja wrote in post #6715753
LOL by the time we had our wedding, hubby knew & had no illusions about the future

and when he's finished the washing up, ironing and vacumming he might be allowed to log in and tell us so

llenuts wrote in post #6716249
I was a photographer on Monday night for my sister and her friend's year 10 formal. Not directly for the school though.

Be prepared to deal with plenty of mum's with their P&S's in everyone of your shot.

Watch backgrounds to try and avoid bystanders in them.

And don't put up with rubbish from the paid-pro when he tells you that you are not allowed to take photos of the kids, when clearly all the mothers are taking photos at the time.

Oh, and good luck!

So this is what i have to look forward too tomorrow at my sisters pre-formal party, lol! hope i make it there on time, it starts at 4:30. Im thinking 24-70 with 580EX bounced with index card since i will be solo ( i cant imagine my mum runnning around with an umbrella, haha) i might bring 100mm maco for some portraits. 70-200 might be a bit over the top so i may leave it in the car.

DAdeGroot wrote in post #6716300
Well if you can rope in an assistant, you can get them to hold the umbrella and flash It's called a Voice-activated lightstand.

VALSs are the best!

JustinLawrence wrote in post #6716426
So this is what i have to look forward too tomorrow at my sisters pre-formal party, lol! hope i make it there on time, it starts at 4:30. Im thinking 24-70 with 580EX bounced with index card since i will be solo ( i cant imagine my mum runnning around with an umbrella, haha) i might bring 100mm maco for some portraits. 70-200 might be a bit over the top so i may leave it in the car.

Yep, sounds like a good plan.

I stuck with the 400D and 16-35 for most of the afternoon/evening, as going wide was my only option to get in front of everyone else.

I used the 70-200 for a few candids, but more often then not someone would walk in my way.

tangcla wrote in post #6716450
VALSs are the best!

Only if they're well trained. I've had some pretty woeful ones.

Before and a bit during Jim. Also Josh i'm the so called pro so i will be in the way

Welby wrote in post #6716538
Before and a bit during Jim. Also Josh i'm the so called pro so i will be in the way

Which venue is it? If it's in town Civic/King Edward Park can be really nice for pre-formal shots... weather pending.