Got me a Strobist-style setup!

clawhammer · 03-21-2008, 07:58 PM

So, today I splurged for my birthday and bought a light stand, umbrella, 15' sync cord, Nikon AS-15 hot shoe to pc-sync adapter, and umbrella clamp to get a Strobist-style setup going. Havn't had much time to play with it all yet, but finally being able to mess around with the output of my AF360 manually (as opposed to P-TTL making all my attempts at stylistic lighting impossible) has been a real treat. Now I just need some subjects...

OniFactor · 03-21-2008, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by clawhammer

So, today I splurged for my birthday and bought a light stand, umbrella, 15' sync cord, Nikon AS-15 hot shoe to pc-sync adapter, and umbrella clamp to get a Strobist-style setup going. Havn't had much time to play with it all yet, but finally being able to mess around with the output of my AF360 manually (as opposed to P-TTL making all my attempts at stylistic lighting impossible) has been a real treat. Now I just need some subjects...

you know you can set the AF360 in manual mode, wirelessly, right? no need for the cables and stuff..

clawhammer · 03-21-2008, 10:06 PM

Really? I think I'm about to feel really, really stupid...

Even so, It's kinda cool having all those cables running everywhere, and when I get an older, more powerful flash I'll have the stuff I need. A learning experience, no doubt.

AndrewShirley · 03-22-2008, 05:10 AM

I would think the cables would be more reliable. I like the wireless idea, but I find my K10D's focus assist (pulsating flash) sets off my detached Sigma 500.

- Andrew

**Ash** · 03-22-2008, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by clawhammer

So, today I splurged for my birthday and bought a light stand, umbrella, 15' sync cord, Nikon AS-15 hot shoe to pc-sync adapter, and umbrella clamp to get a Strobist-style setup going. Havn't had much time to play with it all yet, but finally being able to mess around with the output of my AF360 manually (as opposed to P-TTL making all my attempts at stylistic lighting impossible) has been a real treat. Now I just need some subjects...

Your cords will most likely not go to waste - they will come in handy.
Do share with us your results - I have a similar setup, but just need the time to use it!

clawhammer · 03-22-2008, 01:34 PM

I've got the time, just not the subjects

need to get my neices and nephews over here.

03-21-2008, 07:58 PM	#1
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	Got me a Strobist-style setup! So, today I splurged for my birthday and bought a light stand, umbrella, 15' sync cord, Nikon AS-15 hot shoe to pc-sync adapter, and umbrella clamp to get a Strobist-style setup going. Havn't had much time to play with it all yet, but finally being able to mess around with the output of my AF360 manually (as opposed to P-TTL making all my attempts at stylistic lighting impossible) has been a real treat. Now I just need some subjects...

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03-21-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
OniFactor Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA Posts: 643	Originally posted by clawhammer So, today I splurged for my birthday and bought a light stand, umbrella, 15' sync cord, Nikon AS-15 hot shoe to pc-sync adapter, and umbrella clamp to get a Strobist-style setup going. Havn't had much time to play with it all yet, but finally being able to mess around with the output of my AF360 manually (as opposed to P-TTL making all my attempts at stylistic lighting impossible) has been a real treat. Now I just need some subjects... you know you can set the AF360 in manual mode, wirelessly, right? no need for the cables and stuff..

03-21-2008, 10:06 PM	#3
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971 Original Poster	Really? I think I'm about to feel really, really stupid... Even so, It's kinda cool having all those cables running everywhere, and when I get an older, more powerful flash I'll have the stuff I need. A learning experience, no doubt.

03-22-2008, 05:10 AM	#4
AndrewShirley Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 421	I would think the cables would be more reliable. I like the wireless idea, but I find my K10D's focus assist (pulsating flash) sets off my detached Sigma 500. - Andrew

03-22-2008, 05:38 AM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by clawhammer So, today I splurged for my birthday and bought a light stand, umbrella, 15' sync cord, Nikon AS-15 hot shoe to pc-sync adapter, and umbrella clamp to get a Strobist-style setup going. Havn't had much time to play with it all yet, but finally being able to mess around with the output of my AF360 manually (as opposed to P-TTL making all my attempts at stylistic lighting impossible) has been a real treat. Now I just need some subjects... Your cords will most likely not go to waste - they will come in handy. Do share with us your results - I have a similar setup, but just need the time to use it!

03-22-2008, 01:34 PM	#6
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971 Original Poster	I've got the time, just not the subjects need to get my neices and nephews over here.