MO: Cheapest Ever Studio Lighting Kit

[PQ23]

Found something here under the header 'Sync Terminal'. Looks like possible shock is normal when connecting a camera hot shoe to a flash unit (even it's a battery operated flash).

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikkormat/elseries/el2/flash.htm

 

[HOCL]

PQ

I will try and get hold of a voltmeter to test mine.
I think the voltage I felt last night was quite high ....

 

[jnet6]

just got the flash. setup in 5 mins and shot. Sorry no editing except to turn up the brightness. (maybe too bright now, anyway will try again later) Also too near to wall, but no choice ot small house

Don't put yr subject near to the wall. at least 2-3 feet from the wall*.
*depending on the angle of yr light.

 

[PQ23]

Still can't close the lighttent. Anyone can teach me?

Hope this helps:
http://www.tagotech.com/light-tent/

 

[PQ23]

Found this interesting discussion about studio lighting. Some basic concept, should be helpful to some here.

http://forum.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=156962&highlight=studio+lighting

 

[nywreb]

 

[nywreb]

here's my take...just setup the kit and take a snap.....

cheers

 

[Adzz]

the star seems so dim. hehe

 

[rafiano]

my advice....use an IR trigger...PQ23..u have any in stock??

 

[rafiano]

hey PQ23.....any chance of getting a cheap backdrop for protraiture with the railings? any guys here have any ideas and how much it cost at ruby's or CP? dont want to spend a fortune..just wanna try this thing out..

 

[nywreb]

the star seems so dim. hehe

yah its under......so need to try out more

cheers

 

[PQ23]

hey PQ23.....any chance of getting a cheap backdrop for protraiture with the railings? any guys here have any ideas and how much it cost at ruby's or CP? dont want to spend a fortune..just wanna try this thing out..

You mean stock of IR trigger? No I don't have those.

I have source for backdrop and railings. But shipping by air will kill me. Unless we can get together and bring in large qty, and ship them by sea.

Yes, any guys here know how much it cost for backdrop and railing? So I could work out the qty needed to enjoy significant savings thru MO.

 

[dnd8008]

hey PQ23.....any chance of getting a cheap backdrop for protraiture with the railings? any guys here have any ideas and how much it cost at ruby's or CP? dont want to spend a fortune..just wanna try this thing out..

I am keen on the backdrop and IR if it is not too costly.

 

[AixisOfJustice]

my advice....use an IR trigger...PQ23..u have any in stock??

Can the lights be triggered by an IR trigger?

 

[rafiano]

yeah....im using the IR trigger dude...thats why i am recommending it..

 

[icestrike]

any brand of ir trigger can trigger the light?

how much will a ir trigger cost??

 

[yowch]

Thanks for the delivery arrangements, received and tested, works great.

I have even converted an unused medical chemical box (rather stiff plastic with cut-out foam) into a carrying case for the bulbs, bulb holders and the cables. The stands and umbrellas will probably go into a home-made 'tripod' bag. That's free idea to share.

 

[dawgbyte77]

My testing. 2 lights left and right with one higher than the other. Adjusted the midtone and color because I can see my own reflection in the middle.

Confirmed... my camera got "charged" with electricity as well when connected to the lamps. =(

 

[rafiano]

Confirmed... my camera got "charged" with electricity as well when connected to the lamps. =(

solution.....use the IR trigger..

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

solution.....use the IR trigger..

but it won't trigger with a black background...