At 15:11 25-04-03 -0700, Moose wrote:
>...If I were setting up all this stuff for such an expedition, I would take
>test pictures of a dummy bird to test and adjust exposure and lighting
>angles/coverages and be sure all the equipment works properly. Moving the
>dummy back and forth would also give a definitive DOF range with your
>particular setup and any given f-stop. It's a lot better to know exactly how
>your setup works and how to work it smoothly and quickly before using it on
>live, unpredictable subjects. As with all artificial lighting, setup can make
>the difference not only between even and uneven lighting, but between flat and
>3-D looking lighting. You can't test whether exposure speed is going to stop
>the wing motion, but you can do a lot to get experience with the rig and
>maximize the chances of good results in the field. Rather than speculating
>whether 1/60 with the setup you are going to use will give ghosting, you could
>try waving a stick rapidly in front of your setup and shooting it. A longer
>stick doesn't have to 'beat' as rapidly as a 2" wing to reach the same speed
>of movement...
Moose,
An excellent idea. I will do just that, as soon as the rest of the necessary
equipment arrives. Thanks!
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Matt BenDaniel
matt@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://starmatt.com
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