Budget Light Stand, Umbrella Bracket, Hotshoe Mount and Umbrella

MagicMynx said:
I know that I'm a lighting numpty, but what kind of sensor thingy do you need for it tow oork and will that be expensive?
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A set of the V4 triggers (or the older V2s model) are one of the cheapest ways to get started, the other option is a cable to run from the hotshoe to the flashgun.

Because you've got a Sony you'll need to make sure whichever option you go for will work with that setup as the hotshoe on your camera is different from all the other brands :bang:
 
Another way to 'tighten' the V4 stands, if you don't want to hang them, is to simply put some superglue between the metal leg and the plastic!

Alternatively, get the 'blazzeo' branded ones from linkdelight (on ebay or their site), which seem to have some plastic pieces in to attempt to stop them from swivelling round.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
A set of the V4 triggers (or the older V2s model) are one of the cheapest ways to get started, the other option is a cable to run from the hotshoe to the flashgun.

Because you've got a Sony you'll need to make sure whichever option you go for will work with that setup as the hotshoe on your camera is different from all the other brands :bang:
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Thanks

I think I'm a little premature with some of the lighting things that I've been thinking about TBH
 
just wanted to say thanks for posting the links for the flash mounts and umbrella + pics of the 7dayshop light stands
will be purchasing shortly
 
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On a slight change my cheap ebay softbox and stand turned up today :D.
 
kiteninja said:
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On a slight change my cheap ebay softbox and stand turned up today :D.
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I notice you were so excited that you didn't even bother moving the lightstand packaging from the floor... also that the softbox is being tested in the bedroom, which is undoubtedly the best place to test the functionality of most photographic items... :D
 
DekHog said:
I notice you were so excited that you didn't even bother moving the lightstand packaging from the floor... also that the softbox is being tested in the bedroom, which is undoubtedly the best place to test the functionality of most photographic items... :D
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Well i did just set it up and take a pic of it lol, I don't have a studio yet but didn't bother moving it to the empty bedroom next door haha
 
DekHog said:
I notice you were so excited that you didn't even bother moving the lightstand packaging from the floor... also that the softbox is being tested in the bedroom, which is undoubtedly the best place to test the functionality of most photographic items... :D
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have you got the link for the softbox mate
 
Could you please take some photos of how the flash connects to that softbox and so on? Like, some detailed photos?

Also, have you got a link?
 
Here you go lads and ladettes some photo's I took.... I also have the konig el-cheapo stands and they are pretty good for the price may need some ankle weights attached for stability in the wind mind!

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@ onform - That's the one :), been away this weekend didn't have time to take some photos but as soon as I do I'll post them up, am off to Turkey with the missis this Friday so might pack it in my suitcase as it doesn't weigh much.
 
That looks really good. You got a link to where I can buy them? Does it come with the attachment to attach it to a stand?
 
Now you just need to give it a test and show us the photos! Intrested in how this performs, nice first set-up!
 
I did post this elsewhere but i will put it up again just for you kind people...

I used one soft box which I held up to the right of the camera.

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yeah it is nice... and this was shot at f10 1/160th iso100 Only a little sharpening needed too... Take note though that I had some fill from the white wall so not a 100% accurate representation of the light wrapping capabilities.
 
I bought one of the softbox and shoot through it with a diffuser over my 580EX II as well. I find it's even nicer light. I'm certainly happy with the quality of the softbox though!
 
Just done a little test. Fired the flash through the softbox at 105mm and it was no different-looking than 24mm with a diffuser over the flash. I took a photo of each but they look identical.
 
Kryptix said:
Just done a little test. Fired the flash through the softbox at 105mm and it was no different-looking than 24mm with a diffuser over the flash. I took a photo of each but they look identical.
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I too tested mine with an internal diffuser, Gary fong clear with cloud dome, as I thought this would be ideal with the light coming from the clear sides bouncing off the sides of the softbox and the forward firing flash diffused by the dome. But, like you I found no discernible difference so I don't bother. ;)
 
I think we should all show some more examples using the softbox. Just out of curiosity you understand.
 
Just received my 7dayshop light stand. Fairly good. Not as sturdy as I had hoped but then I suppose for £10.99... what did I expect?

Will be fine to hold a brolly and flashgun in mild winds :)
 
foodpoison said:
Just received my 7dayshop light stand. Fairly good. Not as sturdy as I had hoped but then I suppose for £10.99... what did I expect?

Will be fine to hold a brolly and flashgun in mild winds :)
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Apparently Jessops have some of the LS 1 stands....at £2.49 - get searching :lol:
 
Could someone post the link to these lightstands on Jessops please?

Cheers
 
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