Flash Git!

Matblack · 26-01-2009, 15:17

I purchased myself a flash today, its anything but flash but it was cheap and does E-TTL metering which is nice

The main reason I got it is that its hinged so I can bounce it and start to prevent the old red eye syndrome, £32 in Jessops so its hardly a fortune, hopefully it will help with taking pics indoors etc

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...5585/Show.html

MB

leowyatt · 26-01-2009, 15:21

diffuser time now MB

Matblack · 26-01-2009, 15:25

Ahhh more stuff to buy, I have ordered a new 4gb CF (the old one had a few corruptions and I don't really trust it) and a bean bag as it seems like a very usefull addition and I'm not aways that steady a base for my camera.

MB

leowyatt · 26-01-2009, 15:31

haha there is always stuff to buy. Unless you plan on doing alot of indoor stuff now you can probably get away without one for now.

You can always make one from a plastic 35m film carton for the time being

divine · 26-01-2009, 15:50

Ghetto diffusion(ish) win:

I've since stitched the elastic and removed the safety pin.

Dee · 26-01-2009, 17:23

Thats the one I saw MB, and was going to get it, but I wondering if its going to be enough for a wedding reception in low light... hmmm... better get researching.

Can we see some pics once you've had a play?

Matblack · 26-01-2009, 17:33

You can, no problem. I honestly don't think this will be up to professional duties and you would probably be better holding out for a Speedlite generally the reviews are average but for £32 it will certainly see me through. I'll take some shots tonight with direct flash/ bounce (I don't have a diffuser yet)

MB

divine · 26-01-2009, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

(I don't have a diffuser yet)

MB

http://dslrblog.com/how-to-make-a-di...unce-diffuser/

I used the template there with white card and black paper stuck to the back. Works really well actually.

Matblack · 26-01-2009, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine

http://dslrblog.com/how-to-make-a-di...unce-diffuser/

I used the template there with white card and black paper stuck to the back. Works really well actually.

Give me chance

MB

divine · 26-01-2009, 19:14

NO. DO IT NOW.

26-01-2009, 15:17	#1
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Flash Git! I purchased myself a flash today, its anything but flash but it was cheap and does E-TTL metering which is nice The main reason I got it is that its hinged so I can bounce it and start to prevent the old red eye syndrome, £32 in Jessops so its hardly a fortune, hopefully it will help with taking pics indoors etc http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...5585/Show.html MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

26-01-2009, 15:21	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	diffuser time now MB __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

26-01-2009, 15:25	#3
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Ahhh more stuff to buy, I have ordered a new 4gb CF (the old one had a few corruptions and I don't really trust it) and a bean bag as it seems like a very usefull addition and I'm not aways that steady a base for my camera. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

26-01-2009, 15:31	#4
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	haha there is always stuff to buy. Unless you plan on doing alot of indoor stuff now you can probably get away without one for now. You can always make one from a plastic 35m film carton for the time being __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

26-01-2009, 15:50	#5
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Ghetto diffusion(ish) win: I've since stitched the elastic and removed the safety pin. __________________

26-01-2009, 17:23	#6
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Thats the one I saw MB, and was going to get it, but I wondering if its going to be enough for a wedding reception in low light... hmmm... better get researching. Can we see some pics once you've had a play?

26-01-2009, 17:33	#7
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	You can, no problem. I honestly don't think this will be up to professional duties and you would probably be better holding out for a Speedlite generally the reviews are average but for £32 it will certainly see me through. I'll take some shots tonight with direct flash/ bounce (I don't have a diffuser yet) MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

26-01-2009, 19:14	#10
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	NO. DO IT NOW. __________________