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Butteryfly setup.....

Would I have the reflector under the subject, direct opposite the above softbox?

Starting the softbox at the corner of the lens? I will be using a 203mm lens. And will probably be doing full length children. So I normally would back the camera up a bit. Don't I want to keep...

I rate the beer response on the same level as "develope it between your butt crack"

I never said I liked the polaroid.. I use it to see if I have the correct exposure...

I wanted to know some basics on setting up a portrait shot. I have polaroid film for tests, but I don't wanna waste a bunch!

Equipment: Photogenic 1500 with softbox 4X5 view camera and if I need...

Thanks for all the info!! I am going to end this thread... since it isn't going to deal with small strobes anymore!!

thanks!!

I ran into a deal on some cases of Type 59 polaroid film. It is outdated, but works ok. 10 cases for $30 :)

Can anything be done with the negative from this film? Or do I just shot the picture,...

I made mine from an old razor cord. Works great!

Well I have to sell the vivitars to pay for the new strobe!!! I am keeping one of the 283's

So now I have this mono light and softbox. Should I stick with the softbox or get an umbrella?

I do...

Alright... all this talk about strobes...

I bought a Photogenic 1500 with softbox on ebay. $350. Did I get ripped off?

I have a light stand.. I assume this strobe will work on it...

so now...

I looked on Ebay and searched for some mono lights. Most seem out of my price range... What about the Britek lights? Are they ok for amature use?

Maybe one session a week?

For the most part I have liked the results with a 4X5 negative. I normally take my 35mm gear with also.. and the 4X5 negative almost always gets used. I usually print 8X10 and larger.

could be a...

Scrims?? I have no clue what they look like or what they do.. But if they are cheap and work then I can use them

Minolta IIIF sucks? I dunno it seems to work for me.. my negatives look...

Even dual vivitars in each umbrella?

I have been doing child portraits. Ok... now maybe we can look at some cheaper strobes. Are the britek strobes any good? I can probably sell 2 vivitars and ...

Maybe I should add this comment:

I don't do this for $$$ :) Its a hobby..

so money is an issue!! thanks

I have been using a single Vivitar 285HV mounted on top of my Graphic view II. It works.. but the shadows are harsh. I am looking for more of the professiona l look.

I ran across a deal on light...

I have a Graphic View II 4X5 camera. I got a deal on a 3051 tripod with 3047 head. It seems like a massive tripod!! compared to the size of the camera.

Not something I can lug around everywhere.....

I was thinking of using this for extended bellows..

For some macro work....

I have a minolta Autometer III and the booster II. It shows how to calibrate the meter to use it on the ground glass of a large for mat camera.

Does anyone do this? I seemed to be able to...

I had posted a question looking for a tripod for a 4X5 graphic view II.

I ran across a deal on a Bogen 3050 tripod with 3047 head. I am waiting for it i n the mail. I was told this was the same as...

here is the set up.

Graphic view II 203mm/7.5 Optar with (X) sync Graflite flash mounted horizantal on front standard 1 flash on both ends. Vivitar 285 Vivitar 283

Both flashes have auto/manual...

If I don't need the inside lip of the boards I would have no problem making them...

a flat 4X4 board with a hole? Even I can do that!!

I am not sure if this applies... what would one use to lube film holders?

or is this a difference topic?

Sorry... The boards fit the camera. The holes are too big for the lenses.

I have a graphic view II. 127mm ektar 135mm optar 203mm optar

these all have the approximate lens board size. The 2 lens boards I have for my graphic view are to big.

What should I be looking...

I would think that the 3021 would be to light of a tripod?

Would I be able to skip the head and use the mount of the tripod.

and just use the bogen legs?

I have a Graphic View II with the tilt head for a tripod mount. What should I be looking for in a tripod since it has a tilt head.

Some suggestions....

An older wooden tripod with a flat head....