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May 02, 2010 13:09 |  #1

I'm planning to get a OCF setup for outdoor portraits and some macro.I don't want to break the bank because I don't really know how much I'll use it.This is what I have in mind.
YN 468
YN 460II
RF 602 With two receivers
TTL OCF Shoe Cord
Hot Shoe PC Sync Adapter
PC Sync Cable
Cheap pop on diffusers
Light stand

I don't have studio space so portability is key.Anything I should add to this? Thanks

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May 02, 2010 14:08 |  #2

The pop on defusers are a waste of money for what you plan.
Much better off getting some shoot through umbrellas smaller for macro, larger for portraits along with umbrellas adapters.

Not sure whether you are planning TTL or manual or both depending on circumstances, so the other items sound right for those possibilities.

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May 02, 2010 14:57 |  #3

I'm planning both manual and TTL.I guess maybe I should add a bounce card!

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May 02, 2010 14:59 |  #4

I would work with one strobe, a stand, and an umbrella if it is ur first time doing OCF... and manual mode.

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May 02, 2010 15:06 |  #5

what size of umbrella? I have 2 speedlites and stands but no softbox/umbrella or anything?

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May 02, 2010 20:04 |  #6

43" Westcott Double Fold.

1D Mk III | 450D Gripped | Σ 30 f/1.4 | 85 f/1.8 | 18-55 IS
Canon 430exIII | LumoPro LP180 | Yongnuo YN-460 | RF-603

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May 04, 2010 19:58 |  #7

Austin.Manny wrote in post #10109257 (external link)
43" Westcott Double Fold.

+1, they are great.




  
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