1 - My Tools - The Equipment Setup
The equipment used in this session are as listed below. As I was on the roads at the time of writing, I do not have other tools like studio strobes on hand. I am using the Minolta 5600HS(D) Exclusively until I stumble upon the HVL-F42AM unit here in Vancouver. So grab this last set form a retailer. Now my 5600HS(D0 have a companion. Therefore, the two strobes units listed below will be the main star of this article.
Camera:
- Sony Alpha 700 DSLR
Lighting Setup:
- 01 x Sony HVL-F42AM Flash Unit
- 01 x Minolta 5600HS(D) /Sony- HVLF56AM
*Both the Flash Units listed above supports Wireless Flash
Support:
- Velbon 530 Tripod + Ball-head
Lens:
Sony 85mm f1.4 ZA
Other:
None
As you can see here, these are the basic tools that I carry along when
I'm on the roads. Lugging the minimal is important as I would not
want to lug my whole Dry box with me.
With the tools listed above, there are a wide range of types of
photography possible. Only I'm the limiting factor. Next We'll
look at what was on my mind prior to taking the shot.
To setup your camera and flash for Wireless photography, Firstly ensure your Alpha mount flash supports wireless flash. I make an assumption here that we are looking at the DSLR systems - Dynax 7D onwards.
Follow these steps:
1 - Mount Flash on Camera
2 - Power up Camera and Flash together
3 - Go to Menu (depending on your Camera, the location may vary)
4 - Go to the Flash Mode (In A700 its on Camera Seetings Tap No. 2 - First Item is Flash Mode)
5 - Select Flash Mode with OK button and you will get, these options:
a) Fill Flash
b) Rear Sync
c) Wireless
5 - Select Wireless
6 - Thats it!!!, You can take off the flash from camera and repeat the process with the second flash.
7 - Note that we are assuming that all channels are default at Channel 1 for the wireless flash.
Now we are ready to proceed.
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