Lencarta Atom

[AndrewSt]

Anyone using this kit? Thoughts? Any sample images taken with it?

 

[mike weeks]

Lencarta Atom, Godox AD360, Gensis 400 are just some of the names this goes by - fantastic piece of gear, especially the latest TTL version

Mike

 

[J Veitch]

My avatar is, gridded standard reflector. I really like mine, and will probably buy a second one (I mix it up with a few speedlights at the moment).

 

[mike weeks]

AD360 about 6 feet away from subject using standard reflector - light on TTL and settings were just because that was what they were i.e. no playing or manual metering

Mike

 

[Phil V]

I have a Godox AD 360 which is the same thing. When I get home I'll pay some links to some stuff.

I love it, it'll go in a camera bag, and it mates brilliantly with the Godox 80cm pop up softbox.

It's not quite up to overpowering the sun, but loads better than a speedlight where you need to control the light IMHO.

 

[AndrewSt]

I have a Godox AD 360 which is the same thing. When I get home I'll pay some links to some stuff.

I love it, it'll go in a camera bag, and it mates brilliantly with the Godox 80cm pop up softbox.

It's not quite up to overpowering the sun, but loads better than a speedlight where you need to control the light IMHO.

Thanks Phil, appreciate it. I am happy with speedlights on camera and bounced at receptions but want more control and a much softer look for some off camera flash portraits. It needs to be portable as it will most likely be used on the go at winter weddings.

 

[Phil V]

So here's a few (none from weddings I tend to pack the Safari for those:
September afternoon sun (not really enough power - might have got away with it bare)
IMG_6247 by Phil Vaughan, on Flickr

Same day
IMG_6212 by Phil Vaughan, on Flickr

Some indoor stuff:
Vaughan_Craig-Vaughan04 by Phil Vaughan, on Flickr

with backlight from a large window
IMG_8232 by Phil Vaughan, on Flickr

Balancing some flourescent ambient
IMG_8411 by Phil Vaughan, on Flickr

 

[AndrewSt]

This the one Phil? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-AD36...=1462289482&sr=1-3&keywords=godox+witstro+360
With this softball https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-AD-S7-Multi-functional-Softbox-WITSTRO/dp/B00MA5OEO6 or are you using something bigger?

 

[cowboy]

I have used the softbox you linked to to produce these
Corpse Bride by Mark Elsworth, on Flickr

Cpt America by Mark Elsworth, on Flickr

Catwoman edit by Mark Elsworth, on Flickr

These were shot with the godox version at York comic con early afternoon, the first two were outside the last one inside.

 

[Phil V]

This the one Phil? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-AD36...=1462289482&sr=1-3&keywords=godox+witstro+360
With this softball https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-AD-S7-Multi-functional-Softbox-WITSTRO/dp/B00MA5OEO6 or are you using something bigger?

That's the mkII that's ETTL capable, as in @mike weeks post above. And the multi functional softbox has been proven OK for headshots, but it's not really big enough for me.

I have the mkI non ETTL version (it'll still do HSS with the right triggers)
And the softbox I use is here, although I modded a grid to mine and it's in use in the last 2 of those shots I posted, they are available on ebay with a grid, but only show up rarely.

 

[AndrewSt]

Thanks, best place to buy....Amazon?

 

[Phil V]

Thanks, best place to buy....Amazon?

It depends on your priorities, with Lencarta you get a warranty, maybe essential photo too, but I don't know how long for.

Cheapest deals come from China on eBay, some of them have UK stock.

You pays your money and takes your choice.

 

[mike weeks]

Thanks, best place to buy....Amazon?

TTL version or NON TTL?

Other places to look are Photomart and essential Photo

Mike

 

[AndrewSt]

TTL version or NON TTL?

Other places to look are Photomart and essential Photo

Mike

TTL would be nice but I am unlikely to use it to be honest. I would normally stick with manual.