On Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 02:49PM, Michael Good <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>1. I'd like to power them better (faster recylcing) - is quantum the way >to go ? Yes, the Quantum Turbo Compact or 2x2 are recommended for faster flash recycling. It's virtually instaneous with TTL flash in most instances. These can also provide power for your digital camera (especially if you have a 1D or 1Ds). For some reason, I only get 150 shots per battery on a 1Ds. I suspect that the image-stabilized lenses may have something to do with this as well. >2. Portable softboxes - I've seen photoflex and they look good - are >there alternatives ? What size portable softbox do you need? The largest softbox that's recommended for on-camera use is the Westcott Micro Apollo. The inflatable Photoflexes produce an excessively blue color balance. The Gary Fong Lightsphere Photojournalist (the clear vinyl one) is also worth a look. The majority of the pictures on my site (www.fobpro.com) were taken with a Westcott Micro Apollo attached to a 550EX. -- John Chennavasin | This article contains material which may inform and [EMAIL PROTECTED] | may be quoted, printed, forwarded, or redistributed www.fobpro.com | as long as the original attribution remains intact. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
