Lalani Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 The second set of pictures came out very nice, especially the 3rd one. Thank ya! that second set is very nice, what were your setting for aperture and shutter speed? The exif data for that first, darker, shot: f/11 1/160 ISO100 and the flash was pointed down from the surface of the water, stepped down to 1/16th power, I believe. The rest of them were: f/8 1/100 ISO400, flash on 1/64th power pointed through the glass at an angle. Link to comment
biocubedatx Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 What flash are you using? Link to comment
biocubedatx Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks! Great pics :-) Link to comment
ballhog Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thank You for the info Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 IMG_6839 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9765999432/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9765999432/'>IMG_6839c by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9765997181/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9765997181/'>IMG_6792 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9765999642/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9765999642/'>IMG_6791 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr Link to comment
Bishop Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Looks like someone is really starting to see the power of the speedlite. I've never really had to adjust my flash compensation. I set mine to use ETTL and leave it at that. Was the flast running on manual for the first shots? Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 The very first crappy shots? Nope, those were taken with the ETTL. Link to comment
Withers Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I was going to make some suggestions but that last set was awesome. I think you've got it nailed. Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks. Now I just need a wireless hot-shoe. That way I can just set it up and take the shots. Juggling the wired flash and the camera was a struggle. Link to comment
seabass Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 The quality of your pics really improved nicely. Kind of makes me want to try to take some flash pictures. Link to comment
rshober Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Great pics, very sharp. Link to comment
Lalani Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks guys! Kind of makes me want to try to take some flash pictures. Do it! This method of angling the flash really makes such a huge difference. I need to take some more, but I need more models! And I need to order a wireless receiver set. Here are the two main ways I was holding it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9766287563/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9766287563/'>IMG_6721 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9766287553/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimclark/9766287553/'>IMG_6725 by http://www.flickr.com/people/kimclark/'>Ugiesnugums, on Flickr Link to comment
seabass Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Lalani, I'm stuck with using the pop up flash on my Canon S120. I have the following flash settings: Flash Output: minimum, medium, or maximum (I've set it to minimum) Shutter Sync: 1st-curtain, or 2nd-curtain (set to 1st-curtain) I figure that a straight on flash will make the images look flat, and I don't have an option for an external flash. Since you reduced the power on your flash, what do you think about using an external light source (not flash) angled like you illustrated? Link to comment
Lalani Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Oh shoot, thats right. Gah, I haven't had much time to keep up with my NR peeps. Yup, straight on flash makes the image flat. Some other light source should work just the same, good thinking! Got any ideas for a light source? Link to comment
seabass Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 IDK, I guess I was thinking something like a 200W equivalent CFL, and a simple clamp reflector from Home Depot. Or even some kind of cheap work light: Link to comment
Lalani Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 That could probably work, depending on the color temp of the bulb, but that can always be edited in pp! Your cam shoots in RAW, doesn't it? Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 man...when i tried it, it turned out nothing like yours! i have a wireless external flash too. can't give up...will try again this weekend! Link to comment
seabass Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I figure that I can set the white balance by putting a white cutting board in the tank, and pointing the camera at it with the lights on. But yep it can shoot in RAW format. I haven't downloaded Digital Photo Professional yet. I believe that I get it free with the camera. I'll have to do that soon. Link to comment
rshober Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just go with a cheap ebay flash and some cheap ebay wireless triggers. You'll just have to everything manually. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 IMG_6839 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_6839c by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_6792 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr IMG_6791 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr holy cow! these are some excellent photos.. I need to buy a decent camera I guess. Link to comment
Lalani Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks! Everybody should have a good camera, imo, but I'm a photobug. Link to comment
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