Settings when using studio set up?

[CarlukeDave]

I've just bought a basic home flash studio set up (interfit ex150).

Is the best way to set aperture and shutter speed by using a light meter, or is there a better way?

Dave

 

[Garry Edwards]

The shutter speed is almost irrelevant when using studio flash under normal circumstances. Set it to 1/60th or thereabouts.
A flash meter will indicate the correct aperture. Some people think it's OK to to guess the aperture or read a histogram, but a meter is much quicker and more accurate.

 

[cowasaki]

Its a steep learning curve. Grab a notepad and make a diagram of where everything is, the settings etc and it makes working it out again later easier!


http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_photography/Portrait-photography.html

http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_lighting/lighting_names.html

http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_lighting/light_size.html

http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_lighting/Light_source_distance.html

http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_lighting/light_ratios.html

http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_lighting/Portrait_lighting_diagrams.html

http://www.studiolighting.net/lighting-ratios-for-portrait-photography/

http://www.vividlight.com/articles/1916.htm

Have a looky at these, might be a few things to help. They helped me when I bought my studio kit. What is included in your kit?

 

[Eisbar]

Thanks for those links. Very useful.