Light Stick and Speedlights: Pt. 1: Ep 230: Digital Photography 1 on 1: Adorama Photography TV

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AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week's episode Mark shows you how to make a light stick and trigger off-camera speedlights. Watch as Mark builds a light stick on set and then takes you to the park for a demonstration.

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Send your questions to: AskMark@Adorama.com
Products used in this episode: INDAM14 Induro AM14 Alloy 8M AM-Series 4-Section Monopod, Extends to 57.6", Supports 17.6 lbs. www.adorama.com/INDAM14.html
BEA48F Benro A48F Classic Monopod - Aluminum Flip Lock Leg www.adorama.com/BEA48F.html
LSEB2462M2 Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket www.adorama.com/LSEB2462M2.html
PWFTT5NK PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL www.adorama.com/PWFTT5NK.html
PWFTT5CA PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Canon DSLR www.adorama.com/PWFTT5CA.html
PWWPT2 Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver www.adorama.com/PWWPT2.html
PWMTT1CA PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter for Canon DSLR www.adorama.com/PWMTT1CA.html
PWMTT1NK PocketWizard MiniTT1 Radio Slave Transmitter for Nikon i-TTL www.adorama.com/PWMTT1NK.html
PWPC5N PocketWizard Locking PC to Miniphone www.adorama.com/PWPC5N.html
LTSA38FS Adorama Stud Adapter Set " Female & Male 1/4X & 3/8" Stud www.adorama.com/LTSA38FS.html
PASTR117 Interfit Photographic Umbrella Holder with Hotshoe Adapter www.adorama.com/PASTR117.html
QTTSC Quantum Turbo SC Slim Compact Battery Power Pack www.adorama.com/QTTSC.html
QTMCKE2 Quantum Cable CK-E2 for Turbo Battery www.adorama.com/QTMCKE2.html
QTMCZ2 Quantum Cable CZ2 Canon Cable for Turbo Battery www.adorama.com/QTMCZ2.html
CA580EX2U Canon Speedlite 580EX II www.adorama.com/CA580EX2U.html
NKSB910AFU Nikon SB-910 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight www.adorama.com/NKSB910AFU.html
NKSB900AF Nikon SB-900 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight, Guide Number 132 - Gray Market www.adorama.com/NKSB900AF.html

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@Oculus729 12 жыл бұрын

Again,nice work Mark. I don't know if you write your own copy but at a minimum you have the ability to clearly explain concepts some might find tough to understand. Thanks.

@Ingenuus_37 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always, Mark!

@Adorama 12 жыл бұрын

@edhade You are correct for the Nikon flashes - it's more on the side. The Canon 580EXII sensor is on the front. Thanks for your clarification!

@ayang315 12 жыл бұрын

Can a light stick defeat a light saber? Kidding. Nice videos as always, Mark.

@K9Ren 12 жыл бұрын

@adoramaTV I use the Flex mini system almost compltely on TTL mode, but i cant wait to see next weeks vid on how to use the built in meter on my 580's. As always, your vids are awesome and keep them coming!

@aloykatos 12 жыл бұрын

Really Cool Mark!!

@kafelencas 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

@Adorama 12 жыл бұрын

We've added the complete list of products used in this video to the description!

@evaclee 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and keep it up ;)

@jaminthomas 12 жыл бұрын

@pwdc hi pwdc I will try to answer some of your questions. 1. If the cable is TTL compatible (has all the pins) the metering will not be affected as the sensor will see the diminished output from the pre flash and tell the flash in the soft box to increase its output accordingly. Same for the wireless system used in TTL mode. Be aware that if the output is marginal for the unmodified light, the flash in the softbox might not be able to properly expose since the soft box steals about 1 to 2 stops

@K9Ren 12 жыл бұрын

@davidw64us1964 hey David, I have the Flex mini system, Pocket wizard build 2 types of Mini systems, 1 for Nikon and the other for Canon. if you shoot with a Canon Body and use Canon Flashes, the Flex mini system for Canon will work for your 5d 380 combo, and the best thing about it is you can also use the flex system as a trigger for your shutter. Pw have a cable you can buy with a re-release function too. If you shoot using Ai Servo, the pre-release keeps the shutter half pressed before fire.

@LikeOnATree 12 жыл бұрын

I was just typing out an email to ask these very questions! Thanks Mark! Don't know if it will be in part 2, but hopefully you will talk about mounting softboxes to speedlites with speedrings? Thanks again for the great videos!

@dsit9955 12 жыл бұрын

@lalaig The t3i has the commander flash feature, but the t2i do not have this ability... That was one of the upgrades between the 2. The t3i will work w/ TTL metering, another option (cheaper) are the Pixel Kings, they allow full metering and HSS, basically all the features you would have if it was mounted to the camera

@Adorama 12 жыл бұрын

@davidw64us1964 Yes!

@beerborn 5 жыл бұрын

Yongnuo flash and trigger system are so affordable now that you can get three Yongnuo YN600EX-RT II Speedlites and the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT Transmitter for the price of one Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT II . Now that s a real bargain and yes, the Yongnuo YN600EX-RT II Speedlites and the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT Transmitter are E-TTL compatible with Canon cameras.

@pwdc 12 жыл бұрын

I guess I have a few questions :-) I shoot with Sony equipment. Yes I hate the proprietary stuff Sony makes U do! 1. If you are using a light box, and using a cable or TTL wireless system, will the lightbox effect the metering of the camera and flash, maybe underexposing the shot? 2. Should you always specify the Zoom if using a light box, to fill the surface area of the box? 3.If you use the flash from the camera to signal, dont you gain benefit this way by then having a 2 light system?

@manoharmgr8235 3 жыл бұрын

Super

@lenhister 12 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, do you remember what your shutterspeed was for those outdoor shots? Great work.

@oceandrew 12 жыл бұрын

@rticknor Lastolite Ezybox is made specifically for speedlights.

@NoClocks.NoCalendars 12 жыл бұрын

The light sensor is on the side of the flash, not the front. The front is the AF assist.

@TamVu77 12 жыл бұрын

Kacey Pole Adapter + Shur-Line Paint Pole.

@AutoFOCUSED. 12 жыл бұрын

@ashkibala1 No. Look at the end of the video. I'm about 85% sure that's a 70-200mm lens. The end of the video when he's actually using the stand. He switched up lenses.

@id2nv2nj2ca 12 жыл бұрын

The light sensor on my Nikon SB900 is on the front of the flash. What possible good would there be to putting the sensor on the side? If an engineer designed something like that, they should be fired on the spot and never allowed near a drawing board again. Adorama TV, thank you for the awesome videos!!!

@Ticknorphoto 12 жыл бұрын

What type of softbox is that on the monopole? Seems to be perfect for use with a speed-light.

@LightSubscriber 12 жыл бұрын

@lalaig Not sure but you can search for ebay triggers/ebay remotes. Hope this helps

@heliosdigd 12 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I was wondering if shooting in the park requires permitting since you're using static gear like light stands and softboxes?

@AutoFOCUSED. 12 жыл бұрын

Good bokeh for F/9. What lens were you using? 70-200?

@DCUPtoejuice 12 жыл бұрын

these are great. But I would like to request a video on the mechanics of how metering is done with multiple flashes. That is, which flashes send pre-flash for metering and how ratio's are handled. I cannot find a clear explanation of the exact way the camera is metering in these multiple flash scenarios.

@davidw64us1964 12 жыл бұрын

PocketWizard MiniTT1 & Flex TT5 for Canon Speedlite 380EX will they work on a Canon 5D ???

@sakh1979 12 жыл бұрын

Can you please add this video to iTunes?

@Amysgonnaeatyou 12 жыл бұрын

what if you tilt the camera to the other side?

@kerlon60 12 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the best lighting one can buy for professional style interviews?

@Ivaninterpol 12 жыл бұрын

will they work on a Rebel XT??

@samsonjohannsson5462 12 жыл бұрын

can you set text with the video

@PhotogaphicDreams 11 жыл бұрын

I paid less for my meter and triggers than I would to buy the pixel king radio you're on about. Different strokes, of course :)

@AutoFOCUSED. 12 жыл бұрын

@ashkibala1 No problem. We're obviously all watching these videos because we're all looking for something new to learn. None of us knows everything.

@euyoooo 12 жыл бұрын

there should be a way to figure out the amout of light we need without these very expensive light meters also I'd like to point out for other poor ppl like me there is a radio trigger called pixel king allow the flash to work in Auto mode as well and not very expensive like the pocket wizards keep the good work

@NIKONGUY1960 12 жыл бұрын

"Breaking news. Photographer shoots himself after being told to f-ing stop it and dial it down. Instead, he opened up, he said his life was needing focus. Suddenly, he shouted, 'I get the picture.' The story is developing as we speak. Film at eleven. Now back to you, Mark." (pun free, guaranteed)

@AutoFOCUSED. 12 жыл бұрын

@ashkibala1 You wouldn't get that bokeh with a 18-55 on f/9. It's not happening. It's because he was using a long range of zoom.

@Cruz0e 12 жыл бұрын

why dont u just turn around camera 180degree and it will see ur flash

@thany3 12 жыл бұрын

Ok, so in vertical mode the external flash didn't see the camera flash triggering? Hold your camera the other way - rotate it 180 degrees. There's two ways of shooting vertically. This is a little bit of a "DOH", I must say.

@jasonbodden8816 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing to do with a "DOH" moment. Like I said to someone else, your grip needs to be as comfortable as possible when you shoot or your framing and composition can be off. For a lot of people, turning the camera the other way just feels weird and unnatural. You really think Mark doesn't know you can do that? You people are hilarious.

@ladduro 12 жыл бұрын

why does she had a tree growing out of her head ?

@jaminthomas 12 жыл бұрын

@pwdc cont If the shots appear under or over exposed, do one or a combination of the following -- use flash exposure compensation (check your manual), move the light closer or farther from subject, adjust your aperture and ISO. TTL is great but has limitations and you as the photographer have work around them. 2. Setting the zoom manually is usually a good thing since u would not want any 'hot spots' (bright spot of light) in the soft box. you can still use TTL with manual zoom in most flashes.

@JonathanWhitePhoto 12 жыл бұрын

light stand*

@leixialong32 12 жыл бұрын

Oh for gods sake people stop it! Who cares about the crop or what you think is right or wrong about the image its not the point. Besides if you are so knowledgeable about all this why are you watching. Stop the hate, Mark and crew dont deserve it.

@Robinators 10 жыл бұрын

ru kidding me??! If u tilt ur camera in portrait mode, to the left, and the external flash, cant see it, geeez, just tilt the camera to oposite side :D :D and the external flash will work jsut fine :D

@beerborn 5 жыл бұрын

Hahah, yeh I noticed that. Seems his way of portrait shot is turning the camera only one way...counterclockwise. Told tell him about the clockwise or he'll be shocked of a new discovery.

@jasonbodden8816 5 жыл бұрын

For most people, turning the camera the opposite way and holding it like that feels weird and unnatural. Your grip needs to be as comfortable as possible. Besides, radio triggers are the way to go anyhow.

@fjgindy 12 жыл бұрын

@Amysgonnaeatyou - No fair being rational. Adorama would rather sell you a PW Flex!!

@ponyboymidnight 12 жыл бұрын

Mark, good video tutorial, but give poor, beautiful, Claudia a bottle of Visine. Her eyes are bloodshot, or maybe she has dry eye. It takes away from the photo. Distracting!