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How about that for the adapter?
How about that for the adapter?
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The SK looks a bit 'cheaper' built than the DE (microswitches instead of dials for power etc), there's loads of inexpensive S fit softboxes, personally I wouldn't head for the cheapest, this looks OK though.
I'm guessing they just control the outputs of the individual heads/flashes without having to manually amend?
I'm more than likely going to have plenty of time to set up and test before doing a shoot and figure it will help me learn my way around the new kit before going to remote.
As long as they fire when I take a shot then that's great lol
As long as you get additional Godox heads w/ 433Mhz receivers (like the SK300) then the FT-16 will continue to work for all and it will/can give you individual remote power control/setting as well... the receiver is always(?) included. Or you can upgrade to the newer 2.4Mhz system at a later date as desired/needed. (there is a chance that the SK300 will come w/ a 2.4Mhz transmitter/reciever, but I don't think so).I think my long term goal would be to get 3x the Godox heads then just use the flash if and where I need it to perfect the light/background.
Not sure I know what the difference is between all of those but as long as that above works then I can learn that first before moving on. Really appreciate everyone's help!
???It didn't include the transmitter or receiver but did include reflector. Others include receiver and transmitter but no reflector so I ordered it separately.
OK, all's good... it wasn't in your basket so I was concerned that you were still confused and missing important components (although possibly not entirely required). BTW, the reflector isn't used w/ a softbox... but it is nice to have.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262265365677
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That's clearer.
So first link is the head with reflector that can fit on light stand and I'll attach an octobox.
The second is the FT-16 transmitter and receiver to fire it.
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Just talking the Godox atm the speedlight will be triggered by the cheap optical receiver mounted on the S-hotshoe converter
When you want "hard" light or tighter control, even more-so with a honeycomb/barn doors attached to the reflector ... "harsh" is more about the power setting. IMO soft/flat lighting is over rated/over done, and it may not be the best choice for animals... you will likely want to mix in some level/direction of harder light in order to bring out the details/texture of fur and the like.Where would you use it then? Surely the lights very harsh without diffusion? Might cut that out then for the moment.
Ahh it only receives infrared or a signal from a ex580
The reflector is used to create a controlled beam of light, it's good for ensuring that theres no wasted light when firing through an umbrella for instance.Where would you use it then? Surely the lights very harsh without diffusion? Might cut that out then for the moment.
I'm thinking of getting 2 head sets both with octoboxes to light a scene more efficiently as I mainly take images of dogs
Interesting... 3 RF-603's, one at the camera, one for the studio head attached by sync cable, and one on the speedlight. That would work well, but I'm not sure it's "better" long term assuming the speedlight will be eventually replaced w/ additional Godox (compatible) heads (FT-16s cost about the same). But I was completely unaware of the Canon speedlight's "flash once" behavior w/ a standard optical slave .I wouldn't worry about that and just get a set of Yongnuo RF-603 triggers - cheap and reliable.
Interesting... 3 RF-603's, one at the camera, one for the studio head attached by sync cable, and one on the speedlight. That would work well, but I'm not sure it's "better" long term assuming the speedlight will be eventually replaced w/ additional Godox (compatible) heads (FT-16s cost about the same). But I was completely unaware of the Canon speedlight's "flash once" behavior w/ a standard optical slave .
You'd gain nothing from that. If you sold the EX430 and bought a Godox speedlight you'd be heading in the right direction.So the idea of using my current speedlight alongside the Godox SK300 is a little more complicated than we thought?
I would only be able to take 1 shot before having to wake it up each time? Sounds like I would be best of selling my EX 430II and get something a bit better or put that towards a second studio head.
Maybe get a Yongnuo 560 III for a portable flash.
The number of lights used is about where you want the light to fall, not really about how much light falls there; that's spill control and power settings. 3 stops would put them at ~35WS @ minimum before diffusion... probably about equivalent to your speedlight on 1/2 power. Having more adjustability is always a good thing, but if you still have too much power there are ways around it (CPL/ND filters/additional diffusion layers/etc).It's really a cost thing for me. I think your rite that the space I have won't require 3x heads. I think 1 and reflector will be enough. I did however want to take my photos to another level by separating the subject from the background using a hair light and or a background light. I was under the impression I wouldn't need to use them on full power but do you think the weakest setting will still be too much then?
So the idea of using my current speedlight alongside the Godox SK300 is a little more complicated than we thought?
I would only be able to take 1 shot before having to wake it up each time? Sounds like I would be best of selling my EX 430II and get something a bit better or put that towards a second studio head.
Maybe get a Yongnuo 560 III for a portable flash.
I'm going take up fishing...
Haha I kid.
So would it be best to buy 1 unit that has good control ability for my space which is rather small like the Lencarta smartflash 2, play with it for a while using reflectors etc to see what I can get then just add what I need from there?
It doesn't cost much more to add things to your kit over time... maybe a little in additional shipping or not taking advantage of package deals. And it's a lot cheaper than buying stuff you don't need/can't use.
Yes.I'm going take up fishing...
Haha I kid.
So would it be best to buy 1 unit that has good control ability for my space which is rather small like the Lencarta smartflash 2, play with it for a while using reflectors etc to see what I can get then just add what I need from there?