DSLR Shots and Discussions

KillerBee370 · 02-28-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Thanks for all the great feedback, guys. I really appreciate it!
Guess it's time to invest in some proper lighting if I want to get what I'm expecting from my shots!

Luna, I have this exact kit as a secondary kit:

900W STUDIO KIT W/BAG

It absolutely will not break the bank as you can see and in all honesty, I've used it on an actual photoshoot with surprisingly great results. If you're looking to get started with strobes, I recommend this setup. The only thing I would invest in is better (more heavy duty) stands. Aside from that, this kit is actually really good.

And this is coming from a guy who uses a $5K Dynalite kit. I would have no problem using the Neewer kit in a pinch and I often use them for other little projects. For the type of shots that you are doing (headshot type stuff) they are more than adequate. The construction of the strobes themselves isn't bomb proof but if you take care of them, they should last you indefinitely.

Just a thought.

KillerBee370 · 02-28-2012, 08:56 AM

Let's see if I can find a couple comparison shots from both my kits.... hold on a sec..

KillerBee370 · 02-28-2012, 09:12 AM

Ok so just a couple rough shots....

First, the $300 kit:

And a self portrait shot from my $5k kit:

Both shots using 3 strobe heads (two umbrella'd on the backdrop and one softbox on the main subject). Simple simple setup.. not even using any blocking of light or anything. You can see that:
1. Either way you are going to get a softer more even light than you will with "shop" lights and..
2. After a bit of photoshop to even out lighting, color etc., you may as well start off with a minimal investment because quite frankly, you can achieve very similar results.

LunaZ · 02-28-2012, 09:39 AM

Thanks for the link! I was just looking at something similar from Cowboy Studios on Amazon, but this kit seems to have more power.
Do you think I should add a boom stand to make one of the strobes a hair light? That is my focus, after all!

Yeah, the shop lights are HARSH! And they've got a cutoff that's like HID headlights... I'm not even pointing them at the models. I've got them bouncing off the walls and ceiling in the salon. I'm pretty sure their temperature is much warmer than natural light.
I've become really aware of light temperature as our new trade show stage has LED lighting and some of our redhead models aren't looking as dramatic as we were expecting them too based on our formulations in the prep room.

Again, I really appreciate you sharing your experience with me!

onzedge · 03-04-2012, 03:09 PM

These are not digital -- my photo buddy and mad scientist Eric shot them with his Yaschica-Mat 124 twin lens reflex. That type camera always adds a few pounds.

Alchemy · 03-04-2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

These are not digital -- my photo buddy and mad scientist Eric shot them with his Yaschica-Mat 124 twin lens reflex. That type camera always adds a few pounds.

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Tell Eric great shots

Im so jelly of your camera equiptment. I really gotta get a Manfrotto, been slacking on that for awhile.

bigsix · 03-07-2012, 07:57 AM

^ Nice hat :-)

onzedge · 03-07-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsix

^ Nice hat :-)

Nice shots, Killerbee.

KillerBee370 · 03-07-2012, 08:35 AM

Thanks. I like that hat too but now I have a ///M one

onzedge · 03-07-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Thanks. I like that hat too but now I have a ///M one

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 08:07 AM

Event photographs TIGI US Creative Team at America's Beauty Show
It's not spectacular photography, but I think it's interesting enough to post here for you to give it a look.

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 07:26 PM

Cinquecento

onzedge · 03-08-2012, 08:03 PM

I like that shot, Mr. Luna.

onzedge · 03-08-2012, 08:05 PM

Here is one my son Colin shot. He HDR'd it. He was a Z guy and now a Volvo guy.

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 08:11 PM

Thanks, Mr. onzedge!

02-28-2012, 09:39 AM	#544 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Thanks for the link! I was just looking at something similar from Cowboy Studios on Amazon, but this kit seems to have more power. Do you think I should add a boom stand to make one of the strobes a hair light? That is my focus, after all! Yeah, the shop lights are HARSH! And they've got a cutoff that's like HID headlights... I'm not even pointing them at the models. I've got them bouncing off the walls and ceiling in the salon. I'm pretty sure their temperature is much warmer than natural light. I've become really aware of light temperature as our new trade show stage has LED lighting and some of our redhead models aren't looking as dramatic as we were expecting them too based on our formulations in the prep room. Again, I really appreciate you sharing your experience with me! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not. Last edited by LunaZ; 02-28-2012 at 10:03 AM.

03-04-2012, 03:09 PM	#545 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	These are not digital -- my photo buddy and mad scientist Eric shot them with his Yaschica-Mat 124 twin lens reflex. That type camera always adds a few pounds. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-08-2012, 08:07 AM	#551 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Event photographs TIGI US Creative Team at America's Beauty Show It's not spectacular photography, but I think it's interesting enough to post here for you to give it a look. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-08-2012, 07:26 PM	#552 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Cinquecento __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-08-2012, 08:03 PM	#553 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I like that shot, Mr. Luna. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

02-28-2012, 08:56 AM	#542 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Let's see if I can find a couple comparison shots from both my kits.... hold on a sec..

02-28-2012, 09:12 AM	#543 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Ok so just a couple rough shots.... First, the $300 kit: And a self portrait shot from my $5k kit: Both shots using 3 strobe heads (two umbrella'd on the backdrop and one softbox on the main subject). Simple simple setup.. not even using any blocking of light or anything. You can see that: 1. Either way you are going to get a softer more even light than you will with "shop" lights and.. 2. After a bit of photoshop to even out lighting, color etc., you may as well start off with a minimal investment because quite frankly, you can achieve very similar results.

03-07-2012, 07:57 AM	#547 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	^ Nice hat :-)

03-07-2012, 08:35 AM	#549 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Thanks. I like that hat too but now I have a ///M one

03-08-2012, 08:05 PM	#554 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Here is one my son Colin shot. He HDR'd it. He was a Z guy and now a Volvo guy. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-08-2012, 08:11 PM	#555 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Thanks, Mr. onzedge! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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