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tuco · 04-21-2018, 02:47 PM - **5 Likes**

Tulip season in Skagit Valley, WA. The fields were a mud pit with all the rain.

400TMY

Last edited by tuco; 04-22-2018 at 09:38 AM. Reason: Fix black boarder showing

itshimitis · 04-21-2018, 07:11 PM - **3 Likes**

Some more from yesterday

Z and DA 28 - 45

Princess Cruises' Sea Princess has to go around the block because Carnival Cruises' Spirit is still in dock:

**c.perkins** · 04-22-2018, 05:55 PM - **2 Likes**

P645 with A120 Macro.
Portra 400 and AF280T flash.

Clarence

**Thorrulz** · 04-22-2018, 06:13 PM - **2 Likes**

The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus V6II transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor.

Last edited by Thorrulz; 04-23-2018 at 05:31 AM.

BostonUKshooter · 04-22-2018, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by Thorrulz

The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus VII transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor.

Which flash units are you using (Neewer?)...do they use built-in receivers? Thks...

**ivanvernon** · 04-23-2018, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by Thorrulz

The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus VII transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor.

Great photo and interesting looking system. This kind of photography is something I need to learn more about, just started playing around with leaf shutter lenses.

**Thorrulz** · 04-23-2018, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by BostonUKshooter

Which flash units are you using (Neewer?)...do they use built-in receivers? Thks...

I am using the Neewer TT850 Speedlite/s combined with the Ft-16s trigger/receiver set. The trigger sets on top of the Cactus V6II while the receiver snaps into the side of the TT850 Speedlite which enables the 645D to exceed the 1/125ss and shoot instead at up to 1/4000.

**kaseki** · 04-23-2018, 09:19 AM

In addition to the flash tech, I like the idea of that monitor. Does it provide higher resolution than the display on the back of the 645D?

**Thorrulz** · 04-23-2018, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by kaseki

In addition to the flash tech, I like the idea of that monitor. Does it provide higher resolution than the display on the back of the 645D?

The field monitor is a Neewer NW759 Camera Field Monitor Kit I bought form online retailer Newegg. It is a 1280x800 ips monitor which is a higher resolution than the 645Ds lcd. It also supports manual focus assist so I can use it with my Sony a6000 and manual focus lens.

**Tom Marvel** · 04-23-2018, 05:22 PM - **6 Likes**

Colorful but different

**Tom Marvel** · 04-23-2018, 05:33 PM - **6 Likes**

One more (sorry)

BostonUKshooter · 04-23-2018, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by Thorrulz

I am using the Neewer TT850 Speedlite/s combined with the Ft-16s trigger/receiver set. The trigger sets on top of the Cactus V6II while the receiver snaps into the side of the TT850 Speedlite which enables the 645D to exceed the 1/125ss and shoot instead at up to 1/4000.

OK many thanks - compact setup!

---------- Post added 04-24-18 at 07:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by Thorrulz

The field monitor is a Neewer NW759 Camera Field Monitor Kit I bought form online retailer Newegg. It is a 1280x800 ips monitor which is a higher resolution than the 645Ds lcd. It also supports manual focus assist so I can use it with my Sony a6000 and manual focus lens.

Thks - all excellent info - very useful, Rgds, Ian

**kaseki** · 04-24-2018, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tom Marvel

One more (sorry)

Interesting lighting variations in these, judging from the eye reflections. And either you have an extremely patient make-up artist or your models have been drinking Rahway river water for too long.

Very impressive.

---------- Post added 24th Apr 2018 at 07:03 ----------

Originally posted by BostonUKshooter

OK many thanks - compact setup!

---------- Post added 04-24-18 at 07:15 AM ----------

Thks - all excellent info - very useful, Rgds, Ian

Thorrulz: Thanks from me too.

jtkratzer · 04-24-2018, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

Kalaloch, Washington State Coast

P67 | SMC 75/4.5 | Provia 100F 16x9 crop

Beautiful.

**ivanvernon** · 04-24-2018, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Thorrulz

The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus V6II transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor.

I am studying how to put together this same system for my 645D/645Z set of cameras. I have tried to look up each component on eBay, and actually I am a little surprised that the costs seem pretty reasonable. I hate to bother you with ignorant question, but hope you will help me.

1. What is the exact name of the RotaCam strobe frame, and where can it be purchased?
2. I think I have all the components figured out except for one item, and that is the component that fits directly on top of your 645D in the hot shoe. I am thinking that the Cactus V6II is a two-part set, with one part serving as the base for the off-camera flash unit and the other part fitting into the on-camera hot shoe. Then the second part above the hot shoe would be the Neewer FT-16 16-channel Trigger Transmitter Receiver.
3. I am assuming that you need a base for each off-camera flash unit, meaning one base for each flash unit, but only one unit in the camera hot shoe.
4. Are there any cables, fasteners, or other connector elements needed to assemble the system?

Sorry to sound so obtuse, but hoping you can help.

Thank you very much.

04-24-2018, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#11833
kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Tom Marvel One more (sorry) Interesting lighting variations in these, judging from the eye reflections. And either you have an extremely patient make-up artist or your models have been drinking Rahway river water for too long. Very impressive. ---------- Post added 24th Apr 2018 at 07:03 ---------- Originally posted by BostonUKshooter OK many thanks - compact setup! ---------- Post added 04-24-18 at 07:15 AM ---------- Thks - all excellent info - very useful, Rgds, Ian Thorrulz: Thanks from me too. Last edited by kaseki; 04-24-2018 at 04:09 AM.

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04-21-2018, 02:47 PM - 5 Likes	#11821
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Tulip season in Skagit Valley, WA. The fields were a mud pit with all the rain. 400TMY Last edited by tuco; 04-22-2018 at 09:38 AM. Reason: Fix black boarder showing

04-21-2018, 07:11 PM - 3 Likes	#11822
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Some more from yesterday Z and DA 28 - 45 Princess Cruises' Sea Princess has to go around the block because Carnival Cruises' Spirit is still in dock:

04-22-2018, 06:13 PM - 2 Likes	#11824
Thorrulz Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 29	The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus V6II transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor. Last edited by Thorrulz; 04-23-2018 at 05:31 AM.

04-22-2018, 10:28 PM	#11825
BostonUKshooter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 338	Originally posted by Thorrulz The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus VII transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor. Which flash units are you using (Neewer?)...do they use built-in receivers? Thks...

04-23-2018, 03:02 AM	#11826
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Thorrulz The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus VII transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor. Great photo and interesting looking system. This kind of photography is something I need to learn more about, just started playing around with leaf shutter lenses.

04-23-2018, 05:30 AM	#11827
Thorrulz Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 29	Originally posted by BostonUKshooter Which flash units are you using (Neewer?)...do they use built-in receivers? Thks... I am using the Neewer TT850 Speedlite/s combined with the Ft-16s trigger/receiver set. The trigger sets on top of the Cactus V6II while the receiver snaps into the side of the TT850 Speedlite which enables the 645D to exceed the 1/125ss and shoot instead at up to 1/4000.

04-23-2018, 09:19 AM	#11828
kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	In addition to the flash tech, I like the idea of that monitor. Does it provide higher resolution than the display on the back of the 645D?

04-23-2018, 05:08 PM	#11829
Thorrulz Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 29	Originally posted by kaseki In addition to the flash tech, I like the idea of that monitor. Does it provide higher resolution than the display on the back of the 645D? The field monitor is a Neewer NW759 Camera Field Monitor Kit I bought form online retailer Newegg. It is a 1280x800 ips monitor which is a higher resolution than the 645Ds lcd. It also supports manual focus assist so I can use it with my Sony a6000 and manual focus lens.

04-23-2018, 10:22 PM	#11832
BostonUKshooter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 338	Originally posted by Thorrulz I am using the Neewer TT850 Speedlite/s combined with the Ft-16s trigger/receiver set. The trigger sets on top of the Cactus V6II while the receiver snaps into the side of the TT850 Speedlite which enables the 645D to exceed the 1/125ss and shoot instead at up to 1/4000. OK many thanks - compact setup! ---------- Post added 04-24-18 at 07:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by Thorrulz The field monitor is a Neewer NW759 Camera Field Monitor Kit I bought form online retailer Newegg. It is a 1280x800 ips monitor which is a higher resolution than the 645Ds lcd. It also supports manual focus assist so I can use it with my Sony a6000 and manual focus lens. Thks - all excellent info - very useful, Rgds, Ian

04-24-2018, 05:00 AM	#11834
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by chickentender Kalaloch, Washington State Coast P67 \| SMC 75/4.5 \| Provia 100F 16x9 crop Beautiful.

04-24-2018, 06:49 AM	#11835
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Thorrulz The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus V6II transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor. I am studying how to put together this same system for my 645D/645Z set of cameras. I have tried to look up each component on eBay, and actually I am a little surprised that the costs seem pretty reasonable. I hate to bother you with ignorant question, but hope you will help me. 1. What is the exact name of the RotaCam strobe frame, and where can it be purchased? 2. I think I have all the components figured out except for one item, and that is the component that fits directly on top of your 645D in the hot shoe. I am thinking that the Cactus V6II is a two-part set, with one part serving as the base for the off-camera flash unit and the other part fitting into the on-camera hot shoe. Then the second part above the hot shoe would be the Neewer FT-16 16-channel Trigger Transmitter Receiver. 3. I am assuming that you need a base for each off-camera flash unit, meaning one base for each flash unit, but only one unit in the camera hot shoe. 4. Are there any cables, fasteners, or other connector elements needed to assemble the system? Sorry to sound so obtuse, but hoping you can help. Thank you very much.