From: "Greg Au" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 1:40 PM Subject: Re: EOS ETTL and softboxes
> My little photo room is only around 4m X 5.5m. I don't plan on needing big > powerful full studio flash - however, I am still keen on experimenting with > the wireless 550EX system - bouncing, softboxes, reflectors etc... > I've shot a few rolls with my 2 550EXs, one on camera, the other on a tripod > and used the flash ratio function. That is pretty impressive, working via > the E-TTL system. I spoke to my CPS representative, and it is possible to > use an infinite number of flashes in any given flash group (!) so I figure > that even if I get a big softbox and it isn't bright enough, I can always > stick a second or third one into the softbox. > > Has anyone on this mailing list tried something like this? I'm more than > interested in hearing of your experiences...or opinions. > > Greg You're right Greg I used 2 x 550EX in small softboxes for portrait and macro, I had to place them quite close to the object (30-50cm). Of course you can buy few more 550's but two basic studio flashes will be cheaper. And studio flashes will have pilot lamps - very important for studio work !!! With 550EX you have only energy consuming strobo mode. Bye, Rafal Walas * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
