Recent content by Hoodledoodle

Thank you thank you thank you. I have bought an SB-910 - to be honest I've been longing for one for about a year but only just been able to afford it :-) Thanks for the reminder about the receivers for the Skyport, it had totally slipped my mind that I could get the universal receivers when I...

I'd like a sb910 but want to use it off camera - presumably not possible? Presumably if I use the pop up as a commander I also have to use it as a flash? I absolutely hate the flash effect from the pop up. Yeah, been thinking about the Nissin/Nissan ones as well, it just feels like a hugely...

Hmm... I already have an Elinchrom radio trigger, but unfortunately I don't think this will work with the speedlights. I can't lug the Elinchroms around the county on the train, so I've decided to invest in speedlights. I don't like the pop up flash on the D700, prefer the flashes from the...

I have x2 Elinchrom Bxri 500's and I love them, along with stands, sekonic light meter, Manfrotto backdrop stand, portaboxes and snoot and reflector attachment. They're great in the studio, but I don't have a car, and I need to do location shots. I'd really like 3 or 4 speedlights to have the...

Hi Thanks so much for the link, really appreciate it. As for caring about what camera she used, I was curious to find out if she used a 35mm or a medium format camera, as the detail was so good in her photos. I held a Pentax 67 but boy does it clack when you take the picture! I'd love to...

Hello, I've doing a project on intereriors and people and love the books Byker and Byker Revisited, by Sirkka-Liisa Kontinnen. Not much on her on the internet, and she's elusive, all I know is she was part of Amber Online. Would love to know more about what cameras she used and how she took...

Hi, So if I'm using the D-lite 2 (not IT) with my Bxri's what will I need to be able to trigger them? Will I just need to buy one receiver for the D-Lite 2 and put the 2nd one on slave, or can I put both on slave and just use my Bxri's to trigger them? Guessing my only problem is if I want to...

Was wondering if someone could tell me what the difference is between the D-lite 2 and the IT version? Would like to hear from people who've bought either on how they are. I'm looking for them as supplementary lights or to use for small spaces. Many thanks if you can help :-)

What case would you recommend for carrying the top-mentioned tripod and ballhead? I've got the 055MF3 which I think is pretty similar along with the 488RC2. Looking for a shoulder strap on it to make it easier to carry. Seen some but not sure what size to go for for the best fit. Any advice...

Hi Quaker, If you're only ever going to photograph objects you could consider a continuous lighting kit rather than a flash kit? They can be cheaper. If you go for flash, I tried out both Bowens and Elinchrom - I have to say the Elinchrom is soooo easy to use, I absolutely love mine. And the...

Does anyone know when these will be available in the UK? Am considering getting an Tronix XT SE for my flashes but don't know if I should hang on for these. I can't work out how they compare at the moment. Need something for up to 2 or 3 Elinchrom BXRi flashes. All these three will work...

Hi I have one photo uploaded with the new flash on flickr...(I can't work out how to upload photos directly on here like some people have managed to do so...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/55576238@N07/5677352884/in/photostream I found the flashes super easy to use, was up and running within...

Wow, there is a bit of a knack. I have very small hands so it was hard work - had to get help in the end... You'll be relieved to hear putting the softbox together was a doddle! Looking forrward to playing with them.. Thanks for all your help :-)

Just to add - why I went for this set... I couldn't afford the RX set, so much more expensive, and would have had to have bought Skyport as well which would have been an additional couple of hundred pounds. Liked the idea of having 2 softboxes with the kit. Hope I'll be able to use one of the...

I bought the Elinchrom BX-Ri 500 2 head kit in the end. Just hope I don't regret it! First problem is I can't seem to get the cover off the lights - not sure if I'm having a blonde moment or if there's a knack - I've turned the dial to unlock, but the covers won't come off and I'm scared to...