Help.

[SixShotEspressO]

2 SB700s.......... Check
2 Umbrellas/stands (cheapo stuff).......Check
D300 out of action (possible Shutter issues)
D40x........Check

I'm ready to start playing with lighting. I have a pair of wireless triggers but I'm kinda thinking I can just do remote flash with the D40's popup?

Anywho, can any one turn me onto a training site that shows you how to setup/position your lights and subjects to achieve different affects?

I know I dont have the best stuff right now but I kinda just want to get moving.

I have a "nifty 50" which wont auto focus but shouldnt be an issue as I'd set up on a tripod. I guess I just need some assignments and guidance.

6.

 

[snowbear]

I don't think the D40x pop-up will trigger the strobes - the original D40 doesn't. You may need the SU-800 command unit for that.
Have you looked at The Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com)? It's a decent beginner's lighting site, especially with off camera flashes.

 

[SixShotEspressO]

thanks this looks like what I need. I also just purchased "the Hotshoe Diaries" and think between the 2 sources I should be ok.

 

[Dao]

Here

Foundations of Lighting Placement

 

[Village Idiot]

Do the SB700s have an optical slave mode like the old sb28s? If so, the pop up will trigger them.


Strobist: Lighting 101

 

[SixShotEspressO]

Yes, optical slave. I have used by NEX-5N to trigger them when I was playing around a few times

 

[SixShotEspressO]

Thanks DAO!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TMDPhotography]

You tube is a great why to learn!! Iv been shooting for 6 years and I'm all self taught!

If u really want to do it !
You Will learn!

 

[SixShotEspressO]

So here is an update:

First of all please forgive my lack of activity on the forums as my family and I recently moved back to the states from Spain.

So here is the marginal progress I have made in my photography. I'm still having problems with my lighting.

#1
SciFi-042.jpg by SixShotEspresso, on Flickr

#2

SciFi-068.jpg by SixShotEspresso, on Flickr

#3

Mia_ light2-020.jpg by SixShotEspresso, on Flickr

#4

Nude_light1-033.jpg by SixShotEspresso, on Flickr





Mia_ light2-045.jpg by SixShotEspresso, on Flickr

 

[Village Idiot]

Contact some other local photographers and see if they can't show you a thing or two. That's one of the best ways to learn.

 

[SixShotEspressO]

will try to, I'm new to this area. Fam and I moved here 4 months ago.

I just picked up a SB910 so this should help.