SB-600 Diffuser panel

[enyu]

Hi, can somebody tell me when do i need to use a diffuser panel ? understand it wll diffuse the light during photography, but will it affect the metering or TTL will manage it all. ?

http://www.nikon.com.sg/products/867...BR200_30_i.jpg

[_espn_]

Why not take some test shots and post your findings?

[enyu]

Er.... ?? PRO reply

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by enyu Er.... ?? PRO reply

Wah like that also consider pro reply?

[enyu]

hehe.... actually I've seen someone using a flash light with a white cap over it, so write in hoping to get some info on it before considering buying one.

[renegade150]

Originally Posted by enyu hehe.... actually I've seen someone using a flash light with a white cap over it, so write in hoping to get some info on it before considering buying one.

thats an omnibounce. u can experiment with flash & omni & see which 1 u like

[Jacobyeo]

Originally Posted by enyu Hi, can somebody tell me when do i need to use a diffuser panel ? understand it wll diffuse the light during photography, but will it affect the metering or TTL will manage it all. ? http://www.nikon.com.sg/products/867...BR200_30_i.jpg

nope.. it doesnt affect ttl metering and all.. the flash will compensate for it.. its used for softening shadows(for me that is.. as backup diffuser ) and also to use in wide angle photography..

its how u like to use it!

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by Jacobyeo nope.. it doesnt affect ttl metering and all.. the flash will compensate for it.. its used for softening shadows(for me that is.. as backup diffuser ) and also to use in wide angle photography.. its how u like to use it!

Erm.. how to use in wide angle photography? Can explain?

[Artosoft]

Originally Posted by Jacobyeo nope.. it doesnt affect ttl metering and all.. the flash will compensate for it.. its used for softening shadows(for me that is.. as backup diffuser ) and also to use in wide angle photography.. its how u like to use it!

Yes, it will diffuse the flash output, so can be use with wide angle lens(es).

Remember, SB600 (and SB800) is not optimize for DX sensor size. So, if you set at 28mm, actually the flash will cover for 18mm lens(es).

Regards,
Arto.

[longkangman]

For product display shoot always go without a diffuser panel like the one from the R1C1 or R1.
For the metering, test the shoot and adjust accordingly.

YMMV

[ipin]

Originally Posted by longkangman For product display shoot always go without a diffuser panel like the one from the R1C1 or R1. For the metering, test the shoot and adjust accordingly. YMMV

For most, if not all of my product shoots, I use a light tent and multiple flashes on CLS. All of my flashes have their diffuser panels on (Thus on wide angle) as my subjects are near to the flash and camera units and my tent acts as an omnibounce of sorts.

For other shoots, the panel is off/retracted. So enyu, the panel is used or not for different applications in my shoots. Try it out and learn along the way. Practice is the best form of learning. Rather than memorizing what people tell you to do or not to do. See what works for you and don't. The main thing is what outcome you're trying to achieve (Or unless what the paying customer wants).

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by ipin For most, if not all of my product shoots, I use a light tent and multiple flashes on CLS. All of my flashes have their diffuser panels on (Thus on wide angle) as my subjects are near to the flash and camera units and my tent acts as an omnibounce of sorts. For other shoots, the panel is off/retracted. So enyu, the panel is used or not for different applications in my shoots. Try it out and learn along the way. Practice is the best form of learning. Rather than memorizing what people tell you to do or not to do. See what works for you and don't. The main thing is what outcome you're trying to achieve (Or unless what the paying customer wants).

[ipin]

Originally Posted by longkangman

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by Artosoft Yes, it will diffuse the flash output, so can be use with wide angle lens(es). Remember, SB600 (and SB800) is not optimize for DX sensor size. So, if you set at 28mm, actually the flash will cover for 18mm lens(es). Regards, Arto.

You know the meaning of diffuse? Can diffuse means can use on WA?

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin For most, if not all of my product shoots, I use a light tent and multiple flashes on CLS. All of my flashes have their diffuser panels on (Thus on wide angle) as my subjects are near to the flash and camera units and my tent acts as an omnibounce of sorts. For other shoots, the panel is off/retracted. So enyu, the panel is used or not for different applications in my shoots. Try it out and learn along the way. Practice is the best form of learning. Rather than memorizing what people tell you to do or not to do. See what works for you and don't. The main thing is what outcome you're trying to achieve (Or unless what the paying customer wants).

Got peektures to see? I wanna see your product shots

[ipin]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Got peektures to see? I wanna see your product shots

Paisey lah, my newbie shots not good enuff to show here leh.
The main thing is that the paying client likes them and have paid for the lot!

[Artosoft]

Originally Posted by _espn_ You know the meaning of diffuse? Can diffuse means can use on WA?

Last time I say don't know. Today also the same answer. Only for you I don't know (and you know why ).

Regards,
Arto.

[jacob]

Originally Posted by ipin For most, if not all of my product shoots, I use a light tent and multiple flashes on CLS. All of my flashes have their diffuser panels on (Thus on wide angle) as my subjects are near to the flash and camera units and my tent acts as an omnibounce of sorts. For other shoots, the panel is off/retracted. So enyu, the panel is used or not for different applications in my shoots. Try it out and learn along the way. Practice is the best form of learning. Rather than memorizing what people tell you to do or not to do. See what works for you and don't. The main thing is what outcome you're trying to achieve (Or unless what the paying customer wants).

wahhhhhhhhhh CLS le......
top one flash, bottom one flash, left right two flashes, behind one flash, maybe in front another one.....oooooooooooo

[ipin]

Originally Posted by jacob wahhhhhhhhhh CLS le...... top one flash, bottom one flash, left right two flashes, behind one flash, maybe in front another one.....oooooooooooo

Maybe I am and have been using only using 2 flashes all these while?

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin Paisey lah, my newbie shots not good enuff to show here leh. The main thing is that the paying client likes them and have paid for the lot!

Mai gei gei lah, humble, clients willing to pay means it's good!! Share lah!