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Nov 18, 2009 17:14 | #1

Hey Guys!!

Well, between work, dinner and school projects (kids) there's not enough time for shooting. Besides, when I get home in the evening, it's already dark out.

None-the-less, I always manage to do a little something as I study the 5D2 manual and learn from others online (like here). Ironically, I stumbled upon a you-tube video of Gary Fong where he said (while demonstrating his product), that "Many photographers use the top "clouded" dome (referring to the light-sphere) for creating a custom WB. He then placed the dome in front of the lens and fired a picture. Heck, I said .. why not? So I got home this evening and under severe tungsten lighting decided to give this theory a try. I did just what Fong mentioned (illustrated below) and came up with some really impressive results. AMAZING!

Images were NOT processed in any way .. just re-sized for posting purposes. All are in ISO3200 BTW.

- Original image

HTTP response: NOT FOUND | Byte size: ZERO

- Image of light-sphere clouded cap -- used for creating a custom WB image

HTTP response: NOT FOUND | Byte size: ZERO

- Image taken with custom WB settings. AMAZING!

HTTP response: NOT FOUND | Byte size: ZERO

Once again, these re not pics to brag about. I just found something (which may not be new news) which I thought I'd share.

PS: LOVE THIS 5D2!
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Nov 18, 2009 17:16 | #2

mIssing a couple shots?

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Nov 18, 2009 17:17 | #3

wow .. an actual use for a fong defuser - cool.

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Nov 18, 2009 17:22 | #4

You know, I really have no idea why this forum does this. I post several images and suddenly they disappear.

Anyway, here they are (this is a simple 5D2 test gallery). The last three images are the ones I posted here.

http://www.pbase.com/dortiz/5dmk2

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Nov 18, 2009 17:31 | #5

wow! please elaborate on the "light sphere cap" what the hell is that?

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Nov 18, 2009 17:34 | #6

Those look very good.

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Nov 18, 2009 17:36 | #7

ha! both photographers at a recent wedding were using these.

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Nov 18, 2009 17:40 | #8

Seen here ..

Erik_L wrote in post #9039311

wow! please elaborate on the "light sphere cap" what the hell is that?

Seen here:

IMAGE: http://garyfonginc.com/images/yahoo/lsu-missy.jpg

It's what's on top of the flash head. I used the dome cap on top to perform this exercise. Search Gary Fong and you can find these on eBay also.

Here's the video I stumbled upon which shows him briefly placing the dome-cap over the lens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1I7dHXBgY

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Nov 18, 2009 17:53 | #9

not gonna lie, those gary fong things look great! anyone have anything bad to say about them?

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Nov 18, 2009 18:09 | #10

DOrtiz wrote in post #9039383

Seen here:

NECKSTRAP!!!

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Nov 18, 2009 18:13 | #11

Erik_L wrote in post #9039469

not gonna lie, those gary fong things look great! anyone have anything bad to say about them?

I've used mine without incident. Of course I NEVER hold my camera up by it as shown (always wear my neck strap). I photographed an awards dinner under VERY dim and tungsten lighting and the results were great. IMO of course.

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Nov 18, 2009 18:15 | #12

hmm, I also looked into the much cheaper DIY make from IKEA drawer liners. once I get my flash, I will begin the arts 'n' crafts session.

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Nov 18, 2009 18:18 | #13

I was thinking the same thing, she's supporting the entire camera that way?

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Nov 18, 2009 18:20 | #14

merlin2375 wrote in post #9039611

I was thinking the same thing, she's supporting the entire camera that way?

yeah, Mr. Fong touts the strength of the mount by supporting a gripped xD with a giant lens. impressive, but not necessary.

OP, in the confusion, I got the same results by taking a pic of the dome around my light on the ceiling. LOL, thought that was what you meant. I suppose a clear plastic cup or somehting would produce the same great results.

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Nov 18, 2009 18:21 | #15

Erik_L wrote in post #9039469

not gonna lie, those gary fong things look great! anyone have anything bad to say about them?

They don't seem to know how to hold a camera properly? Or do you mean that white domed thing that is being held? :lol:

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