The White Party At The Wit Gallery

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by Jim Boyd

Eric,

I doubt you need a new camera.

It's the setting of a camera's aperture, shutter speed, and ISO all combine to make an "exposure." It's the proper balance of those three elements that make a correct exposure.

+1 to that.

The only way to shoot with strobes is with Manual....really the only way to shoot ANYTHING is in manual.

But I digress.

I know I have been able to get excellent exposure with a single strobe/flashgun and when im shooting flash I rarely go over iso 400, so I dont need to worry about noise.

If you flash is powerful enough, you should be able to shoot at at least 1/60 f5.6 ISO 100.

Here is one I shot with my Camera on Full manual.

I used two Alienbee strobes, my camera was in full manual, 1/160 F8 ISO 100. On a black background, very similar to what your trying to do.




Here is another one I took of myself a couple of years back, I used 1 flashgun on full power. Im not sure what my settings were, but im sure it was around 1/160 and ISO100. I know it was manual too because I cant afford TTL flashes.



I know these arent perfect, but it can be done. You just have to learn how to light, it has nothing to do with the camera.

[David Whatley]

ERic, are you free Sat or Monday? Grab the brunette, leave the dog at home , and come over to the studio. I used to shoot with a 300d, maybe I can help you with the settings and the light issues.

[tukaniray]

Eric, keep on shooting. You are getting better. I have seen some of your older stuff and these are much better than those.

Learn your equipment, don't worry about getting a new camera. I have seen some people take some great photos with their P&S, so you can definitely do it with your SLR. Keep pushing. Learn your equipment and become a better photog. :)

David - > If Eric comes over ... mind if I jump in? ;)

-Ray-

[David Whatley]

Your welcome to come Ray. But wouldnt Houston be a little far to come? I'm just west of the DFW airport

[Arcusmedia]

Thanks Guys.

David I am trying to Talk her into a photoshoot!

I will let you know!

[tukaniray]

Thanks David. Actually my sisters live in Dallas, and that's where I use to live before moving to Houston.

So, yes, I do know where Hurst is at. :)

I am thinking about coming up soon. So, I will probably PM you and check out the studio. Love visiting peeps studios. Nice to see others setups in person.

-Ray-

[David Whatley]

Bring it on, whenever you want, I'll be here.