Well, you guys talked me into it,

pat doran said:

I just ordered one B800 (Kit) from AlienBees. I will do a lot of
testing and experimenting with it and a homemade reflection 'thing'
with my Canon D60. I will post some portraits later on. Thanks
for the info, after doing some research, the Bees look great.

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padeye said:

pat doran said:

I just ordered one B800 (Kit) from AlienBees. I will do a lot of
testing and experimenting with it and a homemade reflection 'thing'
with my Canon D60. I will post some portraits later on. Thanks
for the info, after doing some research, the Bees look great.

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padeye99656 said:

padeye wrote:
My only starting hint is to not use the standard reflector with
umbrellas, it doesn't allow full ilumination. If you need to
control spill they sell a spill reflector or you can make one out
fo a metal pie tin.

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Bill De said:

Bill De said:

padeye wrote:
My only starting hint is to not use the standard reflector with
umbrellas, it doesn't allow full ilumination. If you need to
control spill they sell a spill reflector or you can make one out
fo a metal pie tin.

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The pie tin idea has me intrigued. I was just starting to ponder
the idea of what to do for better light angle shooting into an
umbrella and reducing spill... and also what to do for a background
light to reduce spill but get a wide light angle. I can see where
the standard reflector may be to narrow for an umbrella... and no
reflector would not do for a background light. Noticed the price on
the spill reflector and wasn't sure if I wanted to buy two or three
or not.

So, how does using this "homemade" reflector work compared to
buying the spill reflectors? Do you (or anyone) have any specific
details on how best to make a spill reflector? Best size? Shape
requirements? Anything to stay away from that might affect the
lighting in a negative way? And since it is only controlling spill,
does it need to be reflective like a metal pie tin (just wondering
out loud here)?

I know, a lot of questions. But, I'm new to all of this and
sometimes an easy solution has hidden pitfalls, and then again,
sometimes it is just an easy solution.

Thanks in advance!
--
Bill
Photographer Hobbyist
New to digital SLR photography.
Nikon D100, MB-100, SB-80DX
50 1.4D, 28-105 3.5-4.5D, 70-300 4-5.6D
Alien Bees Studio Lights, Portable Background System
NC3, PS7

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padeye99656 said:

padeye wrote:
The pie pan idea wasn't mine at all. Someone else posted it here
about a month or so ago.

The only way to find out how it works it to try it. How much can a
few stamped foil pie tins cost? I haven't tried it myself as I've
been using a softbox more and more.

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