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*pingflood* · 08-21-2008, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Peter Zack

Well at least the model works cheap. Nce old camera BTW. Make sure you run 10-20 frames through it once in awhile.

The light is very nice from that side and you can see why 2 or 3 lights are often used. A second light that is turned down about half the power of the main light and positioned on the right side 90 degrees from the camera or even slightly behind the subject will help even out the shadows and make a much more pleasing result.

Hi Peter. The Yashica sees some use, don't worry! I have a ton of film gear and I make sure to keep it happy.

Been trying to whittle it down to what I really NEED but it's hard parting with gear... did sell one of the Leicas though, so there's hope.

I figured I'll bring the second light in once I have a bit of a clue what to do with the first one. Will play with the snoot and grid and such this weekend to get an idea of how the different pieces act, try to get a good single light look and then slowly bring the second one into play at low power to fill in the 'missing' pieces. Thanks for the advice.

08-21-2008, 06:15 AM	#11
pingflood Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Gallery Photos: 3 Posts: 362	Originally Posted by Peter Zack Well at least the model works cheap. Nce old camera BTW. Make sure you run 10-20 frames through it once in awhile. The light is very nice from that side and you can see why 2 or 3 lights are often used. A second light that is turned down about half the power of the main light and positioned on the right side 90 degrees from the camera or even slightly behind the subject will help even out the shadows and make a much more pleasing result. Hi Peter. The Yashica sees some use, don't worry! I have a ton of film gear and I make sure to keep it happy. Been trying to whittle it down to what I really NEED but it's hard parting with gear... did sell one of the Leicas though, so there's hope. I figured I'll bring the second light in once I have a bit of a clue what to do with the first one. Will play with the snoot and grid and such this weekend to get an idea of how the different pieces act, try to get a good single light look and then slowly bring the second one into play at low power to fill in the 'missing' pieces. Thanks for the advice.