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**barondla** · 02-04-2020, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

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Looks like a great way to place light exactly where it's wanted. But, artificial continuous light rarely supplies enough light when working at f11-22, without resorting to time exposures. What are normal exposures with the Studio?
Thanks,
barondla

**BarryE** · 02-04-2020, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Looks like a great way to place light exactly where it's wanted. But, artificial continuous light rarely supplies enough light when working at f11-22, without resorting to time exposures. What are normal exposures with the Studio?
Thanks,
barondla

I'll be interested in replies on this. I came across Adaptalux when they were first seeking investment money and have followed, discussed with them and handled it at shows. I decided not to buy it as I adapted LED sources and filters for my need. Still interested though ...

pid · 02-05-2020, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

much cheaper: Necklamps for reading books:
Hände frei LED hängende Halslampe Flexible Buchlampe Leselampe Werkstattlampen | eBay

Ishpuini · 03-11-2020, 05:03 AM

Would be interesting to find out. I've been eyeing these lights for some time, but the Adaptalux system is expensive indeed.

sculptor666 · 03-13-2020, 09:19 AM

well, they don't give aperture/exposure info in their gallery. if you've got the dough, there's no harm in playing around, but plenty of people are using standard flashes with great results.

for me, if you can't diffuse it, if it's not bright enough, if it's more expensive, why bother. plus having all that weight cantilevered off of a plastic mounted hotshoe(k-1, k-1ii, kp) isn't great.

Philoslothical · 07-20-2020, 01:59 AM

I think it looks grossly overpriced for the tech used. I also think you could get a similar effect using cheap LEDs from Ebay or elsewhere, similar to what pid suggested. If you go that route, some LEDs will impart an unpleasant colour cast. It's just trial and error until you find something you like, but you could try a lot more and spend a lot less that way.

02-04-2020, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Anyone using Adaptalux Studio 2.0 for table top macro shots? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Looks like a great way to place light exactly where it's wanted. But, artificial continuous light rarely supplies enough light when working at f11-22, without resorting to time exposures. What are normal exposures with the Studio? Thanks, barondla

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02-04-2020, 12:22 PM	#2
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,654	Originally posted by barondla Looks like a great way to place light exactly where it's wanted. But, artificial continuous light rarely supplies enough light when working at f11-22, without resorting to time exposures. What are normal exposures with the Studio? Thanks, barondla I'll be interested in replies on this. I came across Adaptalux when they were first seeking investment money and have followed, discussed with them and handled it at shows. I decided not to buy it as I adapted LED sources and filters for my need. Still interested though ...

02-05-2020, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#3
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	much cheaper: Necklamps for reading books: Hände frei LED hängende Halslampe Flexible Buchlampe Leselampe Werkstattlampen \| eBay

03-11-2020, 05:03 AM	#4
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Would be interesting to find out. I've been eyeing these lights for some time, but the Adaptalux system is expensive indeed.

03-13-2020, 09:19 AM	#5
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	well, they don't give aperture/exposure info in their gallery. if you've got the dough, there's no harm in playing around, but plenty of people are using standard flashes with great results. for me, if you can't diffuse it, if it's not bright enough, if it's more expensive, why bother. plus having all that weight cantilevered off of a plastic mounted hotshoe(k-1, k-1ii, kp) isn't great.

07-20-2020, 01:59 AM	#6
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	I think it looks grossly overpriced for the tech used. I also think you could get a similar effect using cheap LEDs from Ebay or elsewhere, similar to what pid suggested. If you go that route, some LEDs will impart an unpleasant colour cast. It's just trial and error until you find something you like, but you could try a lot more and spend a lot less that way.

Anyone using Adaptalux Studio 2.0 for table top macro shots?

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