Lighting

[Mark von Kanel]

eeek too much thinking.... wayyy toooo much thinking, you know you need that gear......

oh and Colin, the book is out!

[Colin Southern]

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately, speedlights work best in the field, and studio strobes work best in the studio - and personally, I don't mix them very often. Problem is is that there's just such a big power difference between them ... in the studio I'm typically working at about F11 (minimim) and 1 of my RX1200 has the same output as about 20 580EX IIs, so they're really a total mis-match. Out in the field though, I don't often use the RX1200s as it means carting several generators to the location (and they're just too darn heavy to carry with all the other gear!) (plus they're generally just not needed).

Outdoors you'll generally be mixing with ambient light, and inside, typically not having any ambient light. So not saying you NEED seperate equipment, but that's what I find easiest. Problem is - studio wise anyway - you start needing more and more; you start with a couple of heads (key and fill) - then discover a hair light is nice - then discover that you need a couple more for making a white background white - and before you know it, you're up to 5 (that's where I am), but to be honest, I wouldn't mind even a few more at times.

It's depressing

[Steaphany]

Colin,

I just received an announcement from Michael Zelbel on his new ebook being released:

Turn any bedroom into your boudoir photo studio

[Colin Southern]

Colin,

I just received an announcement from Michael Zelbel on his new ebook being released:

Turn any bedroom into your boudoir photo studio

Thanks Steaphany - bought and paid for! Might even get time to read it in the next 12 to 18 months!