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Hi all,

I have started playing with off camera flash. I took these shots with with my new 5D4, f/2.8 and a new Pika200 (Godox AD200) and an umbrella.

1st shot - 1/160 at 85mm
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2nd shot - 1/200 at 200mm
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The shots taken were of my mother just before Xmas

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
 
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With older folks, the softer the light = the less
age or drama on their skin. I would suggest you
get your umbrella much closer… mono or not. :cool:
 
Mrg said:
I will try that advice
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As if the arm of the brolli is pointing to her nose
at a +/- 30° angle!
Good luck Mrg! :)
 
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ADDENDUM

… and the flash with dome set way back
but not spilling in the room.
 
Kodiak Qc said:
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… and the flash with dome set way back
but not spilling in the room.
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Dome? I have two heads, one a bare bulb and the other a normal flash head. Should I buy the dome ie the ADS17? What other accessories would you recommend?
 
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Try using the flat head in the sb or the bare bulb
in the brolli but make sure it won't spill… you have
enough to do something good if you get closer. :cool:
 
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Kodiak Qc said:
Try using the flat head in the sb
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I am assuming you mean (sb)Softbox. That is on my list to purchase. Previously I have only ever used on camera flash so your advice is much appreciated:) I can't decide whether to buy a collapsible beauty dish / softbox or just buy a softbox. These are the options I am looking at:

https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/product/pixapro-60cm-collapsible-portable-white-beauty-dish-s-type/

https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/pr...y-open-square-umbrella-softbox-with-4cm-grid/
 
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Mrg said:
I am assuming you mean (sb)Softbox. That is on my list to purchase. Previously I have only ever used on camera flash so your advice is much appreciated:) I can't decide whether to buy a collapsible beauty dish / softbox or just buy a softbox. These are the options I am looking at:

https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/product/pixapro-60cm-collapsible-portable-white-beauty-dish-s-type/

https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/pr...y-open-square-umbrella-softbox-with-4cm-grid/
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I don't think that 'dish' will actually function as a beauty dish. It'll certainly broadcast light in approximately the right direction but I doubt it has the focusing qualities of a true beauty dish. It also looks so shallow that it might send light everywhere. I think.. you'll initially get better results with a softbox. 100cm is a useful size but is edging on the unwieldy.

Flash domes can help speedlites - and Profoto heads - fill modifiers evenly but are largely pointless IMO.

Kodiak Qc said:
Yep!

Good idea but only with lots more ribs as one aims
at a circular catchlight eventually.
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More importantly, the extra ribs can give the dish the appropriate near-parabolic shape.

.. and anyway, if you're using flash to mimic window light a rectangular catchlight is more appropriate ;)
 
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juggler said:
100cm is a useful size but is edging on the unwieldy.
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What size would you recommend I start with? To be honest I have now ordered a 120cm/48" Octabox from Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UTNYPIG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Depending on your response I may well get a smaller one as well. I also bought the dome for the AD200 as it only cost just under £10. I thought it might come in use for some indoor (light up the room) type shots.
 
That Octobox will be fine... use it with the bare bulb head, a good purchase is the adaptor that allows you to use two units with a bowens 'S' mount, can be used with a single head but has a useful modelling light...
 
Mrg said:
What size would you recommend I start with? To be honest I have now ordered a 120cm/48" Octabox from Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UTNYPIG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Depending on your response I may well get a smaller one as well. I also bought the dome for the AD200 as it only cost just under £10. I thought it might come in use for some indoor (light up the room) type shots.
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It depends on how much space you've got and what you want to create.

The best way to start is with a single modifier and a single light and to wring every last possibility out of them before buying anything else. That takes more discipline than I've ever had, though.

My go-to modifiers are a gridded stripbox and a deepish 60cm octa - but they suit me & the style which I've evolved. I rarely use large softboxes.
 
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