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Jul 14, 2019 12:39 |  #11656

Here’s some more from the same shoot using the CheetahStand Snub 38.

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Jul 14, 2019 12:40 |  #11657

Snub 38 again.

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Jul 14, 2019 13:25 as a reply to  @ post 18893502 |  #11658

I like the Elinchrom hard reflectors.

This one from 30+ feet away from the model. 16” “Fireball” reflector

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Jul 14, 2019 16:05 |  #11659

So should I look at the colt 45 or this cheetahstand snub 38?


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Jul 14, 2019 16:08 |  #11660

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I like the Elinchrom hard reflectors.

This one from 30+ feet away from the model. 16” “Fireball” reflector


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Jul 14, 2019 16:38 |  #11661

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So should I look at the colt 45 or this cheetahstand snub 38?

Colt will give you one foot of spread for each foot of distance and throw the light a little further, whereas the Snub is good spread for closer shots. Both are great in windy conditions compared to an umbrella.


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Jul 14, 2019 17:44 |  #11662

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Don't really have a setup to show but I have some images I'm trying to get some advice on when using OCF. When you set up your ambient how many stop under do you use also what metering mode and where do you meter at?
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At what distance do you keep you modifier?
In these I am using a AD600 and a 32 Inch SBox.

I didn't see anyone answer yet, so here's what I usually do.

Manual mode (camera and lighting).

I use spot meter and meter the sky (if it's in the photo) so it's properly exposed. Use your shutter speed to to adjust ambient, going higher shutter speed to darken, slower shutter speed to lighten.

Depending on what you are using as far as your off camera flash and your triggers, you can do manual settings on your flash, or try TTL (if available) and let the camera decide. I always go manual. If doing manual, it may take a few test shots to get you where you want to be for your subject. Once you are set, shoot away.

The closer your light source, in this case, your 32" softbox, the softer the light, and subsequently the lower the power you'll need.


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Jul 14, 2019 18:28 |  #11663

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The Fireball is No ka oi

Agree!! She made a poster size print. Really nice.


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Jul 15, 2019 00:29 as a reply to  @ post 18893520 |  #11664

Great job you both did. She is awesome as she does this for the first time.


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Jul 15, 2019 14:53 as a reply to  @ post 18893308 |  #11665

I shoot mostly single subjects. My goto modifiers are medium softbox or the 37" SP systems octabox (Elinchrom deep octa clone). Now I shoot mirrorless so I adjust my ambient looking through EVF and add flash. Since I shoot mostly f2, I have to shoot higher than sync speed if it is bright in the back ground. And I can't meter it with my L358 so I just eye ball it. How much ambient/flash, it depends on what I am trying.

brighter ambient

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darker bg, more flash power

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More balanced flash/ambient

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Shooting mode wise, I am 100% manual. Strobes in manual mode also though I can use them in TTL mode. Never used spot metering etc. I do use flash meter to check my exposure but only when at or under my max sync speed.

I typically go for little over-exposed face. I also prefer brighter bg than totally dark bg. That's just my style. Even with my camera's very slow sync speed (1/125), I can shoot wider aperture during afternoon by putting the subject in shade and letting bg over-expose.

f2, 1/125, ISO100

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Jul 15, 2019 16:34 |  #11666

Most excellent, as usual.


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Jul 19, 2019 04:14 |  #11667

One of the team using flash for the first time in the setup with just a CTO gel

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Jul 19, 2019 05:57 as a reply to  @ dpe's post |  #11668

I don't know about the background of the first one, it's a personal thing i guess, but the horse and woman are great in that light. Well done


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Jul 30, 2019 20:12 |  #11669

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Jul 31, 2019 17:15 |  #11670

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