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I am wondering if an idea I have for setting up a Nikon CLS will be of any use to me. I got the idea after reading about this on another web site for placement of ceiling strobes at large venues.
I own a 60' (that's feet) mast system for shooting elevated photos.
Let's say I were to set up a flash on the mast approximately 30 to 40 feet in the air, instead of a camera, for shooting a basketball game or a volleyball game, and possibly hockey. I'm sure strobes would be better(more powerful), but, until then .....
So here's a few basic questions:
1. If I were to use one or 2 Sb-600s or Sb-900s could I obtain a noticeable benefit from the flash? What is the maximun range to those flashes?
2. What would be the best placement for the mast? It's basically a huge tripod (4 legs). I estimate the base takes up about a 10' by 10' square.
3. Would 2 flashes placed together cast a big shadow?
4. What would your camera and flash settings be?
Obviously, the only practical locations would be a field house with a lot of extra room or a very large gym. We wouldn't want any accidents after all.
I'm just tossing out ideas for improving the lighting for a couple of schools I'd like where I'd to take some photos.
Opinions please.
Thanks,
Dan
I own a 60' (that's feet) mast system for shooting elevated photos.
Let's say I were to set up a flash on the mast approximately 30 to 40 feet in the air, instead of a camera, for shooting a basketball game or a volleyball game, and possibly hockey. I'm sure strobes would be better(more powerful), but, until then .....
So here's a few basic questions:
1. If I were to use one or 2 Sb-600s or Sb-900s could I obtain a noticeable benefit from the flash? What is the maximun range to those flashes?
2. What would be the best placement for the mast? It's basically a huge tripod (4 legs). I estimate the base takes up about a 10' by 10' square.
3. Would 2 flashes placed together cast a big shadow?
4. What would your camera and flash settings be?
Obviously, the only practical locations would be a field house with a lot of extra room or a very large gym. We wouldn't want any accidents after all.
I'm just tossing out ideas for improving the lighting for a couple of schools I'd like where I'd to take some photos.
Opinions please.
Thanks,
Dan