Lumiquest Help

[James Harris]

Could anyone provide some feedback on what lumiquests they use and why. I have an F707 with the sony flash and am looking for something that will eliminate redeye and fill better without a lot of light loss, but project some light forward. I would prefer also if it was something that would be effective in high/no ceiling situations. I am also somewhat concerned about space and don't want to have to walk around with anything huge. Any suggestions you might have are greatly appreciated.

--James

 

[James Harris]

Also... I s there a flash that works better than the sony one? If not, Can someone explain how and why they cover the sensor on that flash? Doesn't it use TTL?

Thanks Again,

 

[Walter J]

I saw a article in a photo Magazine last month (at BarnsNoble, Mag. was Europian) that did a comparison of flash attachments and they thought that the small Pocket Bouncer did as well as the larger units.

Walter J.

Also... I s there a flash that works better than the sony one? If
not, Can someone explain how and why they cover the sensor on that
flash? Doesn't it use TTL?

Thanks Again,

 

[James Harris]

OK, I have it narrowed down to either the pocket bounce or the 80-20... both with the accesory kit. Does anyone have any feedback on these models in particular?

Walter J.

Also... I s there a flash that works better than the sony one? If
not, Can someone explain how and why they cover the sensor on that
flash? Doesn't it use TTL?

Thanks Again,

 

[David Pichevin]

Could anyone provide some feedback on what lumiquests they use and
why. I have an F707 with the sony flash and am looking for
something that will eliminate redeye and fill better without a lot
of light loss, but project some light forward. I would prefer also
if it was something that would be effective in high/no ceiling
situations. I am also somewhat concerned about space and don't
want to have to walk around with anything huge. Any suggestions
you might have are greatly appreciated.

James, you can see this recent thread that I started, where I was experimenting with the add-on F1000 flash and a Lumiquest system:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=2133622

It's the Promax system, which contains a 80/20, 3 inserts, and a frosted screen. IMO, the frosted screen is a must because using even just the 80/20 gives too much fill light and looks pretty close to direct flash, in less powerfull.

David.
--My photo galleries: http://www.pbase.com/davidp

 

[SFishy]

for covering up the flash sensor... look here:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=1974652

Amy

Could anyone provide some feedback on what lumiquests they use and
why. I have an F707 with the sony flash and am looking for
something that will eliminate redeye and fill better without a lot
of light loss, but project some light forward. I would prefer also
if it was something that would be effective in high/no ceiling
situations. I am also somewhat concerned about space and don't
want to have to walk around with anything huge. Any suggestions
you might have are greatly appreciated.

James, you can see this recent thread that I started, where I was
experimenting with the add-on F1000 flash and a Lumiquest system:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=2133622

It's the Promax system, which contains a 80/20, 3 inserts, and a
frosted screen. IMO, the frosted screen is a must because using
even just the 80/20 gives too much fill light and looks pretty
close to direct flash, in less powerfull.

David.

--
My photo galleries: http://www.pbase.com/davidp

--beauty is really in the LCD/EVF of the beholder http://www.something-fishy.com/photography

 

[James Harris]

It looks like it was effective, but too big. Do you know if the pocket bouncer is significantly smaller.. You can get all the same attachments with that on e too.

Could anyone provide some feedback on what lumiquests they use and
why. I have an F707 with the sony flash and am looking for
something that will eliminate redeye and fill better without a lot
of light loss, but project some light forward. I would prefer also
if it was something that would be effective in high/no ceiling
situations. I am also somewhat concerned about space and don't
want to have to walk around with anything huge. Any suggestions
you might have are greatly appreciated.

James, you can see this recent thread that I started, where I was
experimenting with the add-on F1000 flash and a Lumiquest system:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=2133622

It's the Promax system, which contains a 80/20, 3 inserts, and a
frosted screen. IMO, the frosted screen is a must because using
even just the 80/20 gives too much fill light and looks pretty
close to direct flash, in less powerfull.

David.

--
My photo galleries: http://www.pbase.com/davidp

 

[David Pichevin]

It looks like it was effective, but too big. Do you know if the
pocket bouncer is significantly smaller.. You can get all the same
attachments with that on e too.

I really don't think it is too big. Not sure about the pocket bouncer but I think it must be of equivalent size. They have another bouncer that is bigger than this.

As you can see on my photo, the system attaches to the Sony external flash, which makes the whole thing bigger.
--My photo galleries: http://www.pbase.com/davidp