Flash/Strobist thread... - Page 2

cstevens · #11 February 26th, 2010, 06:00 PM

I have just found this, which might be of use if you want a small flash, triggered by your camera flash and still use the EVF.

http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electron...formation.html

I do a bit of "close" work and this might be a good little flash to have in the m4/3 bag (my SB-800/900's weigh more than my GF1.

Three Different Slave Modes
Guide No. 72' At 35mm
Designed for Cameras Without a Hot Shoe
Built-In Bracket
24mm Wide Angle and 85mm Tele-Adapters
Lightweight - Only 5 Ounces
Compact - 3 x 5" --Fits In A Pocket

Review here http://www.urban75.org/photos/metz-m...tz-28-cs2.html

SimplyEd · #12 March 3rd, 2010, 04:01 AM

Hi guys. (Sorry mods, I can't find a thread here regarding strobes).

I just signed up for a workshop that will be held this saturday. I actually thought that the workshop was for basic photography workshop (and I was so excited).. however, it turned out that its a portraiture workshop which will involve strobes and flash (and now Im scarred). I already paid my friend (our teacher) and promissed to attend his workshop. And guess what... I only have my e-p1 with my kit lens.

Ok.... yesterday I bought a Yongnuo c301-p and a yongnuo flash and some eneloops batteries without even knowing if it will work with my camera... I just felt that it will work.... and it did (great!)!!! Now I have my flash and wireless trigger (problem solved with flash session). but how about triggers for strobes? Do you have any suggestions? I prefer the cheap ones since I don't have much budget... and its not actually not part of my plan....

Thanks for the help guys.

silverbullet · #13 March 3rd, 2010, 04:48 AM

Hi,

I have no informations about your subject, but here a fellow from the German Leica forum has a lot of experience for you. He is very helpful in terms of camera gear. Just drop him a line and tell him, that you got the link from Bernd from Leica forum Germany.....

http://www.peterlueck.com/

BTW: his pics made with small cameras are phantastic!

BBW · #14 March 3rd, 2010, 06:31 AM

Ed, as you can now see I've merged your new thread into this existing one.

P.S. I used the word strobes in the search field and chose to search by "post" though in this case the title of the thread there used strobist. The search brought up the use of strobes in the body of the thread.

SimplyEd · #15 March 3rd, 2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet

Hi,

I have no informations about your subject, but here a fellow from the German Leica forum has a lot of experience for you. He is very helpful in terms of camera gear. Just drop him a line and tell him, that you got the link from Bernd from Leica forum Germany.....

http://www.peterlueck.com/

BTW: his pics made with small cameras are phantastic!

Thanks... he has really nice set.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBW

Ed, here is an existing thread that is not specifically geared to any one camera: Flash/Strobist thread... Take a read through and if you want, I think it would be a great place to show us and tell us about what you're learning. It's in the Image Works forum, where there are many really interesting threads discussing both the technical and aesthetic sides of photography.

P.S. I used the word strobes in the search field and chose to search by "post" though in this case the title of the thread there did have the word in it. However, it did not show up when I just used the singular strobe. Surprising to me.

Once again, thanks BBW. I was expecting you actually. thank you very much.

ahuyevshi · #16 March 3rd, 2010, 06:42 AM

Ed, I do a lot of "strobist" work... Ebay has a ton of chinese made radio triggers for under 50 bucks for the receiver and transmitter.... U might just have to buy a hotshot w/sync cable adapter for the flash (10 bucks)..

SimplyEd · #17 March 3rd, 2010, 06:42 AM

Im really learning alot..stevens. your refering to pocket wizard plus II ryt?

SimplyEd · #18 March 3rd, 2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thearne3

Pop-up is great advantage of the Panny's and the new Oly - but I have no pop-up on my E-P1. Not sure why you need IR? Why not just use the Slave function (if you have it?). Agree that IR and Slave are limited to controlled situations, such as studio.

I often use a wireless remote. I tried the Cactus V4, but it it creates interference patterns with m4/3 sensors -AVOID! I now use the RF-602, which can also be used as a wireless shutter release.

Tom. The RF-602. You mean you can fire strobes using this with e-p1?

cstevens · #19 March 3rd, 2010, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimplyEd

Im really learning alot..stevens. your refering to pocket wizard plus II ryt?

Yes, its the Plus II's that I have, these are a few years old and purchased when reliable 3rd party triggers where not. I now also swear by the ones I bought from HK, but when you need to ensure that everything works, then the Pocket Wizard is the king of triggers, especially since my light meter has a built in pocket wizard trigger also.

The "cheap" ones I have from ebay are the CTR 301's

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wireless-Flash...item3a5227b057

These work so well both indoors and outdoors, never had a problem with them.

SimplyEd · #20 March 3rd, 2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstevens

Yes, its the Plus II's that I have, these are a few years old and purchased when reliable 3rd party triggers where not. I now also swear by the ones I bought from HK, but when you need to ensure that everything works, then the Pocket Wizard is the king of triggers, especially since my light meter has a built in pocket wizard trigger also.

The "cheap" ones I have from ebay are the CTR 301's

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wireless-Flash...item3a5227b057

These work so well both indoors and outdoors, never had a problem with them.

hi steven,

I just got the c301-p and it works great along with my HK made flash. what I need is a device for e-p1 which will trigger strobes. Im sure the pocket wizard can do that.. .but I can't afford it.