Recent content by Mitch38

Ta for the replies Treeman.

Yes talking about flash, eg if I was using a 200mm lens handheld I'd shy away from shooting at 1/30 sec. So if shutterspeed is irrelevant I'm gonna choose one to lessen cam shake up to the sync speed, if not using HSS. It is my understanding fast flash durations are good for freezing...

When shutter speed is irrelevant, would you just choose a shutter speed to stop camera shake taking focal length of your lens into account ?

Jimmy, If you're getting results you like stick with the OCF I'm not trying to talk you out of it :) These are all on camera flash, I try to do a mix of shutter draging 2nd curtain sync and 2.8 ISO 800 1/30 ish. These aren't anything special, hopefully they are better than most punters...

Not against, I just found it impractical for the enviroment I use on camera flash in ettl mode, I guess that makes me a lighting heretic.:) I have the head tilted up maybe 20/30 degrees. I used to use a stofen diffuser, I found the effect minimal and not worth the power loss. I get...

TBH I wouldn't bother with OCF in nightclubs it can cause more probs than it's worth.

Check all settings effecting the FEC on the flashgun and in camera are set to zero compensation Then only use the flash control menu on the camera. Apologies if you’ve checked those things already. The pixel kings can't overide settings you have on the flashgun or FEC set elsewhere. Hope...

Another 568EX will work fine, 1) Add another YN-622C in receiver mode for your 2nd Flashgun or 2) use the 2nd YN 568 ex in optical slave mode with both flashguns in manual.

Thanks very much for your input, I'm still dithering over the choice. I'm thinking about what if I needed all three flashguns to have a radio reciever. Would they fit ? Then I saw this one on ebay...

No takers for this question then ? LOL.

Hi, I'm Looking for a sturdy triple flash bracket, I don't want to save money only to end up with something unsafe or a pain to use. I've dismissed an interfit one based on bad reviews. I'm looking at these lastolite ones, has anyone used these or other brands and can share opinions ...

LOL that sounds a bit freaky - I recognise you from ESP on FB

Everyone will have different views, if I was using AV + flash, (and I wouldn’t) here is a very rough guide. I’d go Auto and HSS in plenty of light to shoot at wide apertures 1/60 for a handhold able shutter speed indoors / low light with a shorter lens (has downsides) 1/200 when cutting...

I don't know about the 550D I haven't got one, if it doesn't have manual mode then S2 needs to be used. The AF assist need to be disabled first. Is that posible on the 550D ?

Expected to retail for about £170 for 2 manual only transcievers. Aimed at entry level photographers. I'm not really seeing a bargain or compelling reason to buy, any thoughts ?