YAY. My lighting setup has officially begun

[DeepSpring]

Today I got a light stand x2, flash clamp, pc sync cords, silver umbrealla, reflector, and reflector holder.

I took a few shots already w/ the 430ex into the umbrella and it looks abouit 100% better. I'm excited, my portable studio is starting to emerge.

I just need to get an nd filter for my 70-200 because I have no more high speed sync for those portraits outside.

 

[Garbz]

The ND filter would have the same affect as upping the aperture. Unless ofcourse that isn't an option depth of field wise, or because you're already at f/16 lol.

A cheap umbrella and stand are the next things I'm buying

 

[DeepSpring]

I'd like to keep control of the depth of field. Those pesky kids at parks liek to be in the background when i shoot at the park :er:

I made a mistake when I got a few filters for my nifty fifty, I got them in the 55mm flavor then comes along the 70-200 which likes the 67mm flavor so I need to get them again.

Learned my lesson, step down rings for now on.

 

[Garbz]

Yeah that bites. Actually good that you mention it. I wouldn't have considered ND grad, and the problem with high-speed sync even when it does work with remotes is that it makes you unable to fire a full power. A must if you're trying to out-power the sun. I'll have to remember it