Using umbrellas

[Terry K1]

Hey folks,

I’m using 3 Sony speed lights and shoot through umbrellas for my Son’s portraits. Shouldn’t I have my flash pointed at the center of the umbrellas? I’ve tried 2 different brackets, and neither one have the flash pointed at the center. They point higher up. Is there a bracket that has the flash pointed at the center? Thank you.

Terry

 

[ampimagedotcom]

Are you able to tilt the flash head 150° up / 8° down?

(https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-flashes-lights/hvl-f60rm)

Cheers,
Ashley.
www.ampimage.com

 

[Terry K1]

Yes

 

[Gato Amarillo]

This type of bracket will usually get you pretty close:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298709-REG/Impact_3117_Umbrella_Bracket.html

I made up a simple L bracket to let me use the flash in flat position and get the head closer to the umbrella shaft

It's not an exact science - close is good enough. You don't have to be perfect. You can vary the distance to the umbrella and/or the flash zoom setting to fill the umbrella without spilling over.

Gato

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[A74Me]

This type of bracket will usually get you pretty close:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298709-REG/Impact_3117_Umbrella_Bracket.html

I made up a simple L bracket to let me use the flash in flat position and get the head closer to the umbrella shaft

It's not an exact science - close is good enough. You don't have to be perfect. You can vary the distance to the umbrella and/or the flash zoom setting to fill the umbrella without spilling over.

Gato

made many a contraption myself as well. but my new ad100 pro solves the ugly agricultural setups using normal speed lights.

 

[Terry K1]

Thank you very much. I have those too.