Recent content by akhi

Ah, perfect. Just got home hadn't had a chance to look through the forum yet. Thanks a lot mate will take a look now.

I've attempted to use the search function but couldn't find anything relevant, sorry if there is a thread on this already. I'm supposed to be doing a shoot to test out my new speedlight and umbrella kit on tuesday but haven't found a location yet. The model and I have decided that something...

Amazing read, thank you very much. I'm now um-ing and ar-ing whether to try this or not, as I'll probably destroy my cable in the process :( I'm going to take a look for some sort of video tutorial, as I'd probably have a slightly higher chance of succeeding this way. Thanks again everyone.

This is probably the most ridiculous question anyone has ever asked but as you all know by now I'm a complete nooby at this sort of thing and do like to have things clarified by you seasoned veterans when possible. Well, here's the issue. I just bought a nice "lastolite professional" umbrella...

As the title says, can somebody recommend me a cheap version that is compatible with my D3100 and SB700. Thanks a lot everyone. If you think it's best to get the real deal then I don't mind spending a bit more on it (if it's worth it that is).

This is exactly the route I decided to take. I've just bought this umbrella kit and I'm now deciding what trigger to buy. If I bought the Yongnuo you recommended is it capable of controlling all features of the SB700? Otherwise can you recommend one that is (wired or wireless, really doesn't...

Unfortunately this is the style I'm talking about :(

Thanks a lot for the help I'll have a look at a few things you recommended now; but I think you slightly misunderstood the question. :bonk: I'm wondering what else I will need to buy (obviously another speedlight/other type of light) and a backdrop, umbrella, etc in order to achieve studio...

So, I've just invested in a SB700 which I'll be using on camera (as I only have a D3100). When I've got a bit of spare money I'm hoping to buy another light with umbrella and use it in conjunction with my SB700 (use the 700 as a controller). What would you recommend I bought to be able to take...

Thanks Hoppy I'll take a read now. I posted this same thread on another forum and have had a good discussion with some posters there, I think I'm going to buy a flash gun first and then when money allows by another light with an umbrella and a background so that I can set it up to take "studio"...

If I was to purchase either of the following (they're at the top of my budget for the moment so I couldn't buy a flash gun on top of this) would do for portraits? http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/p-40660-jacobs-digital-jacobs-studio-160-lighting-kit.aspx or...

Just took a look and there seems to be so many options out there, problem is I don't understand 90% of the tech jargon so it's hard for me to see if it'll be worth the investment of one closer to the £200 mark or not. Or even if there's some sort of lighting setup people would recommend for my...

Price sounds very reasonable to me, cheers mate going to take a look at it now. What are the obvious differences between that and for example a SB-600 which is over twice the price. I'm going to hopefully be doing some event photography (in nightclubs) - will both be suitable for that?

Flash/lighting for D3100 Hello, how's everyone enjoying the weather? Right, let's get straight to the point. I'm an amature, that's no secret. I've tried doing a few photos for my friends and I've noticed they lack a lot of.... you know.. looking good? I think having some sort of lighting...

The only reason I was going to buy a replica is because I wanted a petal hood, but I've now been told because of the rotating front element on my kit lens you can't have a petal hood, so I'm going to buy the HB-45 from my local jessops in an hour or two :)