Expo Disco

[HRKB]

Was wondering whether any of the CS members use the Expo Disc. For me, I think it is rather an excellent tool.

[rncw]

Originally Posted by HRKB Was wondering whether any of the CS members use the Expo Disc. For me, I think it is rather an excellent tool.

we have a small group of ExpoDisc users here in CS. Welcome to our ExpoDisc Users Group (aka EDUG)

[HRKB]

so, what are the comment from the EDUG...??

Originally Posted by rncw we have a small group of ExpoDisc users here in CS. Welcome to our ExpoDisc Users Group (aka EDUG)

[rncw]

Originally Posted by HRKB so, what are the comment from the EDUG...??

do you understands what "NO HORSE RUN" means?

well, we love the piece of expensive plastic.

[oeyvind]

really lovely expensive piece of plastic...

[sebastiansong]

truly lovely expensive piece of plastic

[darrelchia]

was seriously considering buying one .. but got a couple of questions first ... maybe some of you guys can help out
1) buy from where ?? (or the only avenue is thru the website ?)
2) which size to buy ... do u buy one which fits one ur biggest lens ? or just buy one that fits one ur smallest lens (cheaper) ...?

Cheers

[di0nysus]

there was a link in CS to a webby that proposes tips to save $$.

one of 'em is replacement to the expo disc,by using a pringles cap!?

anyone tried the expo etc and can show everyone else results?

those from the expo disc homepage will obviousl look fantastic.


shall look for a pringles cap to test out.

insearch fro perfect WB.....

[rncw]

Originally Posted by di0nysus there was a link in CS to a webby that proposes tips to save $$. one of 'em is replacement to the expo disc,by using a pringles cap!? anyone tried the expo etc and can show everyone else results? those from the expo disc homepage will obviousl look fantastic. shall look for a pringles cap to test out. insearch fro perfect WB.....

i've tried all of those methods you can find in most forums (like dpreview. fred miranda..etc), but none worked as well as the ExpoDisc. for ExpoDisc, there areno replacement...others are just cheap substitutes that don't work too well.

but if you think that other methods works and results acceptable, good for you then.

[di0nysus]

Originally Posted by rncw i've tried all of those methods you can find in most forums (like dpreview. fred miranda..etc), but none worked as well as the ExpoDisc. for ExpoDisc, there areno replacement...others are just cheap substitutes that don't work too well.

OK, care to share where to buy besides from the web, how much and what size is needed?

[rncw]

Originally Posted by di0nysus OK, care to share where to buy besides from the web, how much and what size is needed?

so far, you can only get it online from their site. as for the size, normally a 77mm disc will be good...
i got mine in May last year, during their promo. so in total, i paid only USD79.95 for a 72mm disc (incl shipping - 72mm was the largest disc tat time)

[darrelchia]

hmm .. i dunno .. coz i was thinking of getting one which fits my smallest lens size, seeing that the smaller ones are cheaper ...

so when i calibrate my white balance, i can use use that lens to calibrate and shoot with whatever lens i wish after ... however ... this is just what i think ...


anyone interested in doing a mass order ?

[ydanz]

How and When to Use this excellent piece of Xpensive plastic?

Originally Posted by HRKB Was wondering whether any of the CS members use the Expo Disc. For me, I think it is rather an excellent tool.

[offspring]

anyone doing a MO?

Anyway, buying a smaller thread size saves $$ but wouldn't that allow direct light source to the lens? Unless we use step up rings?

richard - any ideas?

[KNIGHT ONG]

Me interested, anyone doing MO out there ?

[shift]

the website was very vague in describing how to use the expo disc....

can anyone explain better??

US70++ !! that is very expensive....

[rncw]

http://www.expodisc.com/faq/faq.html

http://www.expodisc.com/tipsfromthep...omthepros.html

i'm using the D100 (same should apply to D70 too)
http://www.expodisc.com/tipsfromthep...l#nikond1xd100

[offspring]

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I have a lens size larger than 72mm. Can I still use the ExpoDisc?

Your camera meters only through the middle of the lens, making it possible to use a size ExpoDisc that is smaller than your camera’s lens size. You may even purchase a step-down adapter appropriate for your camera to fasten the ExpoDisc to your lens, however it is very convenient to simply hold the ExpoDisc in front of your lens to record your test shot and set WB.



I saw rcnw's posts on japan - man, good exposure! Sure worth getting this plastic but at US100+

[jherek]

Originally Posted by darrelchia hmm .. i dunno .. coz i was thinking of getting one which fits my smallest lens size, seeing that the smaller ones are cheaper ... so when i calibrate my white balance, i can use use that lens to calibrate and shoot with whatever lens i wish after ... however ... this is just what i think ... anyone interested in doing a mass order ?

tt's just it right ??
say for example, meter ur WB using a 50mm with 52mm thread...??
then switch lens?

no need for larger thread size??
pls enlighten.

[ransoma22]

for a good piece of plastic.