Jim Chinn
25-Apr-2002, 09:58
I have always shot portrait work with avaliable light and maybe an addition of a flood or two, using my 4x5 or medium format. I have started to use my 8x10 for this work and will use my scratch built 11x14 when completed.
With these formats I assume I will need additional control of light to achieve t he requisite depth of field. I have sitting in the closet a three head set Nova tron 550 with a bad power unit. The unit has a bad capacitator and the previous owner had purchased a replacement but I have never had it replaced.
My questions: will this unit provide enough light? 2nd, can someone recommend a good text or book for the beginner using studio flash? if this setup is insufficient could you please advise on additions or other gear . Budget is important, low end suggestions dollarwise please.
As always, thanks for any and all responses.
With these formats I assume I will need additional control of light to achieve t he requisite depth of field. I have sitting in the closet a three head set Nova tron 550 with a bad power unit. The unit has a bad capacitator and the previous owner had purchased a replacement but I have never had it replaced.
My questions: will this unit provide enough light? 2nd, can someone recommend a good text or book for the beginner using studio flash? if this setup is insufficient could you please advise on additions or other gear . Budget is important, low end suggestions dollarwise please.
As always, thanks for any and all responses.