hazza1304 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Only thing to remember with the likes of these are that they are continuous lights and not flash and they do not kick out nearly as much power as studio flash heads do. They do work for the small still life subjects that slugsie uses them for and the results are great but for planes you are going to struggle. That's the thing. I'm going to need a fair bit of power when I start doing the whole plane, the single flash was OK for picking details out but just got lost when I tried doing entire aircraft where there was space. I'll see what happens I think. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 The alternative of course is a rock steady tripod and longer exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 An alternative approach is to close down the aperture to increase the shutter time and do some light painting. Just depends on what you are trying to achieve and also how serious it gets. At this stage you are probably free reign to experiment a little with what lights you have to hand. As a side note, not sure if you have seen this video before. If not.....enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef2G3GDPMq8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 The alternative of course is a rock steady tripod and longer exposure. It's not the fact there's a lack of light in the hangar, I can happily use 1/100 handheld - I was using the flash to pick out details in the planes. An alternative approach is to close down the aperture to increase the shutter time and do some light painting. Just depends on what you are trying to achieve and also how serious it gets. At this stage you are probably free reign to experiment a little with what lights you have to hand. As a side note, not sure if you have seen this video before. If not.....enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef2G3GDPMq8 Was trying to keep the DOF shallow to get rid of the ***** in the B/G, I've got a 10 stop though so I was thinking of using that and then light painting. It's all quite informal at the moment, and plenty of time to practice so I might try something different next time. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 6 minutes of sunrise, 12-1-14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's not the fact there's a lack of light in the hangar, I can happily use 1/100 handheld - I was using the flash to pick out details in the planes. In that case you're going a bit broad / bright with the flash. Detail picking is often about subtle highlights in my experience, expose for the rest of the plane, then start dialing in your flash to be quite specific on the area. It's a labour of love! I couldnt really see your diffuser on that pic, is it one of those which you can bend/twist? might be worth trying to make it in to a snoot and go for a "hair light" style light - coming over the back of the area to reflect towards the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 In that case you're going a bit broad / bright with the flash. Detail picking is often about subtle highlights in my experience, expose for the rest of the plane, then start dialing in your flash to be quite specific on the area. It's a labour of love! I couldnt really see your diffuser on that pic, is it one of those which you can bend/twist? might be worth trying to make it in to a snoot and go for a "hair light" style light - coming over the back of the area to reflect towards the camera. Yes, a rouge flash bender I think. Handy bit of kit. I was tempted to have the flash pointing toward the camera, couldn't decide where to put the stand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well hello there Decided to treat myself, hoping this is going to get some use this weekend providing the weather holds out. Its great to be back out with the camera!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 ERMAGHERD IT'S SOOOOO BIG!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Is this an appropriate time to reply TWSS? What lens is that? Edited January 18, 2014 by TWINSET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is this an appropriate time to reply TWSS? Only if it's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is this an appropriate time to reply TWSS? What lens is that? I'll take a punt at a Sigma 50-500? Good lens, I've owned one and prior to that borrowed it before. Good lens! Plus, it can go from this: Flying Legends by Harry Measures, on Flickr to this: Sea Fury.. by Harry Measures, on Flickr In one zoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yep, its the Bigma (Sigma) 50-500, unfortunately the good ol' english weather has scuppered my plans to go out with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 heya guys quick question, am looking for a couple more batterys for my 350D. i have noticed some that are cheap at around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Perfectly fine. I have always bought extra batteries from 3rd party brands without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 took this shot on my not so mega olympus D-720. i like it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well it's been a while since I've posted anything, weathers been crap, busy with work but most of all kinda lost my mojo for it all to be honest. Kinda getting it back now though My pooch Lola Flutterby...according to my 2 year old lol And some new ones with the BIGMA!! Robin Leaving On A Jetplane Gull Swans Swan Closeup And the moon Oh, I tried posting from Flickr, but kept getting broken images...what am I doing wrong? I copied the link, the used the paste image button...couldn't/can't figure out what I was doing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Well it's arrived and time for me to give it the beans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looks nice Here's a crap recent offering: P40-F by Harry Measures, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Still need to try and emulate you B&W work. Its great. Decided to get some photos of the new workhorse. Biggest flaw for me still is USB charging! 314 minutes to charge a single battery which MUST be in the body. Will not charge via the grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweasel Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Charger-Alpha-Digital-Cameras/dp/B003VFRJIC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391122071&sr=8-2&keywords=sony+alpha+300+charger You should invest in something like this. I use a Nikon camera and always charge outside the camera. I use a grip as well. When I go out on a shoot I have a good stock of 16 GB memory cards and 4 spare batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Charger-Alpha-Digital-Cameras/dp/B003VFRJIC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391122071&sr=8-2&keywords=sony+alpha+300+charger You should invest in something like this. I use a Nikon camera and always charge outside the camera. I use a grip as well. When I go out on a shoot I have a good stock of 16 GB memory cards and 4 spare batteries. Yeah its something I would have expected in the box more than having to buy it. Thankfully this is a test product so I have some work to do as well as have fun but not going to really throw any money at it. Be interesting to see how Sony develop these further. Shame Canon made such a poor attempt at it and gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Still need to try and emulate you B&W work. Its great. Cheers for the kind words! Guys, I know a few of you dabble with timelapse (or I'm sure I've seen it discussed on here before!)... What (free) software do you recommend? I've just had a good opportunity to make quite an awesome one but don't know where to start. I've got Magic Lantern reinstalled so have the intervalometer on that, will be getting a 240v adapter for my 50D shortly so that only leaves me with the questions of sticking all the images together...! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Do you have adobe lightroom? If so there is a free plugin you can get to compose a timelapse.Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I've used Windows Movie Maker to string the pictures together. It works well enough, and the price is right (free). Just takes a bit of messing around to get the frame rate just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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