tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post7149060617355227511..comments2023-04-03T13:03:08.797+01:00Comments on David's photography blog: Kent Wedding Photographer in actionDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637794816032625118noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-67370187389986884062012-10-31T17:04:03.785+00:002012-10-31T17:04:03.785+00:00Great, many thanks for the info David
PaulGreat, many thanks for the info David<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-21271140139095451972012-10-31T17:00:24.499+00:002012-10-31T17:00:24.499+00:00Hi Paul,
I use this set-up when I have no choice ...Hi Paul,<br /><br />I use this set-up when I have no choice but to fire flash forwards. 95% of the time I bounce flash using a 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT.<br /><br />I bought a quick release tripod plate in addition to the Pro-M kit from: http://www.robertwhite.co.uk<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637794816032625118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-72223756849572636512012-10-31T16:47:41.981+00:002012-10-31T16:47:41.981+00:00Hello David
I'm about to purchase the Custom ...Hello David<br /><br />I'm about to purchase the Custom Brackets Pro M with the Lastolite Micro Apollo XL may I ask now that you have used it for a number of years is it still your preferred flash setup or have you discovered more suitable kit that yields better results your own personal style of working, also may I ask which release plate do you use to attach the Canon 5D2.<br /><br />Best Regards<br />Paul<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-89476671208845813782009-04-14T16:46:00.000+01:002009-04-14T16:46:00.000+01:00Check out my post on the ST-E2 transmitter.
I've ...Check out my post on the <A HREF="http://www.davidfenwick.co.uk/blog/2008/07/speedlite-transmitter-st-e2.html" REL="nofollow">ST-E2 transmitter</A>.<br /><br />I've never noticed a difference between the two but I haven't run comparison tests! The ST-E2 uses near-infrared wheareas the 580EX II uses visible light - this may account for the difference in intensities you see.<br /><br />The ST-E2 does indeed improve the camera's ability to focus in low light.<br /><br />I've had the same battery in my ST-E2 for over a year.<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637794816032625118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-19819954366089582372009-04-14T16:32:00.000+01:002009-04-14T16:32:00.000+01:00Thanks David.
Do you fnd the ST-E2 to be as effe...Thanks David. <br /><br />Do you fnd the ST-E2 to be as effective as the 580EXII in low light. Last time I compared, the ST-E2 red focus matrix beam was much less intense than the one from the 580EX2 (less range?). It seemed to delay focusing too. Have you noticed this?<br /><br />My second part to this question is if you use the ST-E2 without a flash does it improve the ability to focus in low light due to the focus beam helping out? <br /><br />Finally, how long does the battery last in the ST-E2 in your usage scenario.<br /><br />Many thanksJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-84769457687106083752009-04-14T13:21:00.000+01:002009-04-14T13:21:00.000+01:00Hi John,
The camera mounted on the flash bracket ...Hi John,<br /><br />The camera mounted on the flash bracket is bulky and heavy - you really don't want to be carrying it all day.<br /><br />For shots using flash I do all of the following:<br /><br />1. Use flash bracket with 580EX II connected to camera via on off-camera shoe cord. This flash unit can be set to master in order to control other off-camera flash units.<br /><br />2. Use the camera with an ST-E2 transmitter connected in one hand and a Speedlite in the other.<br /><br />3. Use the camera with an ST-E2 transmitter and have flash units on stands or held by guests!<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637794816032625118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-85816755603701747282009-04-14T12:56:00.000+01:002009-04-14T12:56:00.000+01:00Hi David
I'm thinking about getting this bracket ...Hi David<br /><br />I'm thinking about getting this bracket but you state that you take the camera off the bracket a lot: What's your reason for doing this? Do you mean for shots without flash? Is it also possible to trigger the flash via the STE2 transmitter in this configuration (should I use a bigger softbox)?<br /><br />BTW, did you start off in your business shooting flash in one hand camera in the other? <br /><br />Many thanks<br />JohnJohnnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-2438500859403898922009-03-07T21:46:00.000+00:002009-03-07T21:46:00.000+00:00Hi Peter,It's heavy but extremely useful. I take t...Hi Peter,<BR/><BR/>It's heavy but extremely useful. I take the camera off the bracket for a lot of the time - but to do this you need to buy a quick release plate.<BR/><BR/>You can attach it to a monopod but again you need to buy another customised release plate.<BR/><BR/>These probably add another £100 to the asking price so be warned!<BR/><BR/>I frequently use the bracket with a 580EX II Speedlite set to master and trigger slave flash units. No problems at all. I can't see why it wouldn't work with the ST-E2 trigger.<BR/><BR/>Yours,<BR/><BR/>DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312640351553996069.post-46911779522980590822009-03-07T20:53:00.000+00:002009-03-07T20:53:00.000+00:00Hi David, I'm also considering the Custom Brackets...Hi David, <BR/>I'm also considering the Custom Brackets Pro M. Is this thing comfortable to use - it looks quite awkward?<BR/><BR/>Also they state you can't use the STE2 flash trigger with this rig - why is that? <BR/><BR/>I assume the whole thing can sit on a monopod also?<BR/><BR/>Many thanks<BR/>PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com