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Forum: Flash Photography Technique 24-08-07, 10:31
Replies: 78
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Posted By Don Hoey
A neat unit Christine but I notice there is no...

A neat unit Christine but I notice there is no competition on price. ;)

Don
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 05-01-07, 23:06
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Same here, when I put it on the camera. Looks a...

Same here, when I put it on the camera. Looks a bit like a bug eyed monster from the front. :D

I reckon my G/No 45 Metz could support two turkey trays if I find them.

I did have thoughts of...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 05-01-07, 21:38
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
I thought I would get this one out of the way...

I thought I would get this one out of the way before returning the the large flash bowl.

Using 3 of the foil pie containers I cobbled together a diffuser for a pop-up flash that is even more basic...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 04-01-07, 22:29
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Lello, This time it's not your fault REALLY....

Lello,

This time it's not your fault REALLY.

Stevies dad used to say to me " The trouble with you DIY'ers is that you never totally finish one job before starting another " :D :D

I used to...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 04-01-07, 21:55
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Talking New toys

We went to Dereham today, and I took the opportunity to visit Wilkinsons to see Lello's ring in the flesh so's to speak. All gone, so no luck there. Whilest in the store I thought I would follow up...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 23:10
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Well I'm glad you have had some fun Christine. ...

Well I'm glad you have had some fun Christine.

Next project !!!!! .............. I still have not finished this one for those without pop-ups, just got pleasantly diverted by Lello again. :D :D ...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 23:05
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Thumbs up Lello, Well you have also cracked the light...

Lello,

Well you have also cracked the light flow round the bowl. Nice touch using the bauble to show it.

It may be worth making a bit of a hood over the bowl window to gain extra power from the...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 22:49
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Thumbs up Good thought Christine, My X is a lot taller...

Good thought Christine,

My X is a lot taller than the D100 see pic in post #277. I will leave making a bracket till last as I can temporarily just stick the flash into the stofen. Its more about...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 22:38
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
I'll just post this then catch up with you guys. ...

I'll just post this then catch up with you guys.

Before cutting into my 2 bowls I am experimenting with my origional ring with flashgun directly mounted to it as shown in post #239.

I have now...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 17:26
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Excellent job Christine. :cool: I will now...

Excellent job Christine. :cool:

I will now play with seperate flash for the benefit of those like Foxy and me who do not have pop-up. D100 is Stevies.

Don
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 16:23
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Christine, Initial thought were the bowl...

Christine,

Initial thought were the bowl shaped one in yesterdays pic but you are probably right and the replacement for my acid bath, ( the one with the lid ), is looking ever more attractive....
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 15:59
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Christine, That head on shot is brilliant. Much...

Christine,
That head on shot is brilliant. Much better than I achieved. Lovely flow of light round the ring.

Just back from town, no flowers so bought a plant. Currently on the draining board as...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 15:49
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Rob, I was looking when in Morrisons but more...

Rob,
I was looking when in Morrisons but more for smarter than tin foil lining. No stock as sold out over Christmas. Did not think of it as a good pop-up ring though. Good plot though and I will...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 14:15
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Just read through the link, and from the pic at...

Just read through the link, and from the pic at the bottom it does work. Not sure I want to cut up one of my polystyrene reflectors though. :)

Just goes to show Ollie, that with a bit of...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 14:05
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
While waiting for Christine's pic I have Googled...

While waiting for Christine's pic I have Googled ' ringflash ' and we are not alone. Link http://www.dennisonbertram.com/hackmaster/2005/02/build-your-own-ring-flash.htm.

So taking the DIYers out...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 13:42
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Thumbs up Now that should work Christine. don

Now that should work Christine.

don
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 13:02
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Christine, Can you post a pic 3/4 view so I...

Christine,

Can you post a pic 3/4 view so I can see your current set up.

In my earlier experiments the tube bouncing light round increased the amount reaching round the bowl. You can test for...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 12:41
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Christine, Good result, and f14 from a...

Christine,

Good result, and f14 from a pop-up and with that much extension is pretty impressive.

When I have done my jobs I will also have a go. Afraid I do not have any flowers other than the...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 03-01-07, 11:57
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
I will hold off on Part 2, in case futher mods...

I will hold off on Part 2, in case futher mods required. I have not tried tubes yet and need to check out lens to subject distances. Too close and the subject may well fall into a central shadow area...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 02-01-07, 22:12
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Cool, Christine. Three of us, and we have...

Cool, Christine.

Three of us, and we have all taken a slightly different route. :D
Your pop-up even closer to the bowl than mine. ............................. MORE POWER :D :D

Looking...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 02-01-07, 21:55
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
DIY Ringflash Part 1

I will catch up with your post in a sec Christine. :)

This will be a 2 part post to stay within image download limits.

2 pics attatched here.

Pic 1 deals with selection of the bowl. First...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 02-01-07, 01:17
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
:D :D :D Love it. Don

:D :D :D

Love it.

Don
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 02-01-07, 00:56
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Hey great avater Lello, just noticed it. ...

Hey great avater Lello, just noticed it.

Trust me when you find a bug no probs at all. My sample in the gallery. This is lots easier than multiple flash set ups. :D :D Did I just say that !!...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 02-01-07, 00:39
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Christine, I will take a pic of my new, (...

Christine,

I will take a pic of my new, ( have not cut any holes in it yet ), bowl, and do a graphic tomorrow. £1 for the tape sounds good. If you have a stofen then you will be able to do it for...
Forum: Flash Photography Technique 02-01-07, 00:34
Replies: 78
Views: 91,832
Posted By Don Hoey
Thumbs up Great work, Lello. The flash firing through...

Great work, Lello.

The flash firing through was why I used the stofen but you have found an alternative solution. Very good pic of the Lilly as those petals will easily show glare. You seem to...
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