Recent content by Cistron

Not gone any further with UV lamps yet, but I can report that normal printer paper works for contact printing. Template: After about 3 hours on a sunny day (need to test more). After developing. Not fully oxidised yet. The template needed stronger lines to better show. But I’m quite...

Yes, something like this might be the way to go. I'm not sure that 7-14W output will cut it though. I've browsed around a fair amount, looking for a larger chip with an integrated driver, but couldn't find anything (affordable) in UVA. Stumbled across 100W chips, but they needed 30-34V DC and...

A bit of thread-necromancy, but I recently dabbled a bit. For those still interested in cyanotype, check out Mike Ware's Cyanomicon book on it: https://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/downloads.html And here's an interesting read about the conversion of an enlarger to use for cyanotype...

Regardless of all the pros and cons of a ceiling rail system, has anyone given the Walimex version a try (it's a rebranded Jinbei)? We're kiting out a multifunctional room (ceilings are 3.2m) for video podcast recording.

I agree, but the bulbs are large and I am wary of breakage. Also LEDs are getting better. Matching colour output between different manufacturers (or even within a line) is my big concern. So the two light kit with stands is a sweet deal. Something to ponder. Thanks, Garry. edit: I'm not so...

G'd morning lighting ladies and gents, I'm currently writing a grant application, to produce some instructional videos with some of my students in my lovely purple-ish molecular biology lab. Most of them are probably gonna be relatively close-up: lab-bench and upper body visible. As you can...

If you want to go cheap this time, there are tons of Neewer fold-up softboxes with S-mount adapter on Amazon. They don't come with grids though.

Doesn't the Profoto mount allow "zooming" anway?

The dangers of technology - Panta rhei.

I'd strongly agree with that. If there isn't enough tension in the metal band, the background is practically useless. And this happens to Lastolite as well. I also don't think the Lastolite is vastly better. If I remember correctly, the loops & fasteners are sewed on in a way, which will...

According to his FB page, it's Elvis' wishful thinking. Looks awesome though. But maybe it doesn't make economical sense.

All we need now is a special S-mount bracket for two of them :)

Ok, managed to plug the HDMI out into a bog-standard screen via a DVI adapter. It's a bit distorted as it's a 1200p screen, but what the hell. Word of caution, the Tascam DR-60 goes into a record ready mode when pressing the record button only once. Only a second button push starts the actual...

Another short update. UPS finally managed to ring my door bell on the 6th (!) attempt yesterday and delivered my lights. I also decided against the HDMI capture route for now and got a Tascam DR-60 mkII for audio recording. A Aputure VS-2 FineHD field monitor had to go back because (a) the...

Hah, so this spiralled a little. If UPS hadn't absolutely screwed me over, I'd have my lights already. One will be a panel, the other will be S-mount. Current equipment list, in case anyone is interested: PIXAPRO LED100D MKII Daylight Balanced LED Studio Light with 90CM Umbrella Softbox &...