Recent content by dkayuk

I've been using it for about 6 months for Strobist-style photography. No serious problems except the slow re-charge times when using at full power or 1/2 power. It seems to eat the batteries like there's no tomorrow so I've switched to NiMH rechargeables. Also, it will only let you go down to...

thx to all for the comments. It certainly seems that the base colour isn't doing anything for the image. DK

Hi all I don't post very often but today I finally managed to get round to setting up my brand new 300w Lencarta flash-head (I didn't buy the kit). Right now I'm into photographing glass, and this is my first pic using the strobe. I love the fast recharge times and modelling lamp. Have...

Garry, thx for your comments. I'll take a look at the site. would a single Lencarta 300 J flash-head be a good start? It seems reasonably priced. Or should I be going for something more powerful? I understand about the accessories, having watched your DVD on Still life photography...

Hi all I'm interested in setting up a home-studio mainly for photographing still life (smallish objects). No interest in portrait or stuff like that. Can somebody recommend a suitable flash-head? I don't expect that I'm going to need something really powerful, but perhaps a bit more...