Thank you very much! You are dead on re the bugs, that is actually what I
am focusing on (litterally), so I am not sure if reflectors can be used at
all. Like I said in the other message, I am looking around for a T10, but
they are just a bit expensive.
J
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 03:26
Subject: [OM] Re: [OT] Lighting
> Well, there's macro and then there's close-up photography. If all you
> want to do is take some pictures of some pretty blossoms (as opposed to
> the bug crawling around inside) a small, collapsible reflector is
> probably a good choice to fill the shadows. I'm partial to the "Impact"
> brand sold at B&H because they're inexpensive and seem well made. You
> can also find this type of reflector by the thousands on ebay but I
> don't have any specifics about quality or specific suppliers.
>
> Here's a 12" which may be a bit small
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=358609&is=REG&addedTroughType=search>
> or a 22" which I'd guess may be be better suited to a few blossoms
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=358610&is=REG&addedTroughType=search>
>
> These collapsible reflectors come in many sizes and configurations.
> After spending about 4 days trying to figure out how to properly fold
> one you'll find that they fold up to 1/3 of their open diameter for
> fitting into a soft zippered case. I'm guessing you can fit a 7" disc
> into your pack somewhere.
>
> I've shown you translucent discs which can be used as a reflector for
> fill or as a filter to cut the direct sun. They also come in opaque
> white, silver, gold and black (an anti-reflector) with a color on each
> side. The larger ones may have a translucent disc and then a four-way
> reversible cover to provide white, black, gold and silver.
>
> Gold/white
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=358625&is=REG&addedTroughType=search>
> Ah, here's one with reversible cover. I didn't know 22" was available.
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=358606&is=REG&addedTroughType=search>
>
> You mentioned attaching a reflector to your tripod. I think you might
> be better off using the self-timer on the camera or a remote release
> while you hold the reflector. You're much more agile than any type of
> reflector grip/support and you don't require any ancillary hardware to
> grip the reflector.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> Moose wrote:
>
>> Johann Thorsson wrote:
>>
>>>This is the least OT topic I have seen here so far!
>>>
>>
>> Oh my, what a bad bunch we've been. :-)
>>
>> And welcome to the list!
>>
>>>I'm wondering, what type of reflector would you recommend for macro
>>>photography? I am thinking about something rather small/compact which is
>>>easy to transport or take when hiking and could still be fastened somehow
>>>to
>>>a tripod. Any sugestions?
>>>
>>
>> Depending on what kind of lighting you are looking for, that's what the
>> various Oly macro flashes are for. The subject distances are so short
>> for macro that it's pretty hard to use light from behind without being
>> shadowed by photographer, so smaller light sources from in front of the
>> photographer are useful. Also, macro takes a fair amount of light over a
>> small area, the opposite of what umbrellas do. There's a lot more
>> expertise in this are on the list than I have. but you can start by
>> checking out the macro flashes on the eSIF, the T Power control,and T8,
>> T10 and T28 macro flash heads
>> <http://olympus.dementia.org/eSIF/om-sif/flashphotogroup.htm>.
>>
>> There are so many kinds to provide for different lighting effects.
>>
>> There's also some such stuff for the E-thingies, that I know nothing
>> about. I believe Walt has the ring flash.
>>
>> Moose
>>
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