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I have a Lencarta redline 95 Octa box (double diffuser), an old 60 cm square box (single diffuser) and have just ordered a Lencarta redline stripbox (90 x 30 ish) as well as AD200. Can post comparative pics if you like but won't get to test the stripbox till I get back from hols at the end of...

Of course professional photographers & models will yield better results but doubt its feasible for a small home run ebay startup. Mannequin might be easier to work with but the result be flat and uninspiring. Back in the day it was pretty easy to find a decent model for freebie portfolio pics, I...

I have just joined the D850 club so will be relegating my D7000 to backup/everyday use. I totally forgot to research SD cards (digital is all new to me) so in haste I purchased a couple of SDXC-I 64GB along with the camera. I have a feeling I should have bought something better/faster but that's...

Lots of good advice above, my 2p. Why use a mannequin when you can shoot models for free - lots of aspiring models will be happy to pose for free in return for commercial pics (for their portfolio). An average commercial pic in their portfolio is worth a lot more than a great test shot. - Try...

I wonder if image was altered in order to prevent copyright holder from identifying copyright infringements via reverse image search? If so its more than likely that a 3rd party was involved such as design agency who may be doing similar with most if not all their images, this should be a great...

Back in late 80's a photographer friend of mine was really into photojournalism, one of his projects was a child who suffered from terminal leukemia. He was doing a photo essay of the child's terminal journey over the course of a year for charity. We had a long chat a few days before the child's...

Not quite. I bought a new flash kit 15/20 yrs ago which consisted of 3 x Multiblitz variolux 500 heads that came with 2 x 60x60 softboxes which wasn't ideal but fitted the purpose for the job at the time besides I got a good deal on it. Now that I am getting back into the groove of things I need...

As Garry mentioned not all white is white. In textiles there is a difference between white fabric & "optically brightened white fabric" & yes, they do degrade by oxygen over time (therefore even the inner diffuser will yellow over time)! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_brightener

Just the info I was looking for, thanks Garry. I am looking to replace my multiblitz diffuser fabric, my SO is a seamstress so would like to have a go at replacing the fabric and adding an inner diffuser fabric too (do good brands use the same fabric for inner & outer diffuser?). Do you know of...

I did mention the fact that the "warm skin tone" problem was consistent through the power bandwidth which on my multiblitz is 1 to 5 and change of softbox to a new Lencarta one didn't change anything. Without going crazy pricewise what are the good brands for softboxes?

Just getting back into the groove of things after a 30 year hiatus too. Digital photography & modern equipment requires a totally fresh perspective and its made me feel as if I am starting photography all over again, a bit like going back to college which of course can be a lot of fun! A few...

Gradually working my way through the maze of switching from analogue to digital photography. I am now at a stage that I feel I need to incorporate tethering into my photo sessions for better analysis of pics while doing the shoot. I don't have a personal desktop or laptop but do have a gen 1...

A black and a white reflector would come in handy as well as a few meters of thick black fabric for better control of reflection.

Thanks Garry, some good points - hadn't even considered the wind factor. Will opt for a 90cm one.

Hi guys, old newbie here & my first post so go easy on me! Getting back into photography after a long Hiatus, used to do quite a bit of fashion/beauty studio work with both flash & tungsten in medium format back in analogue days. Due to my work I live in dual locations, at my main location I...