Small Studio Flash Tips: Ep 208: Digital Photography 1 on 1: Adorama Photography TV Video

AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week's episode Mark responds to a couple's question about their home studio and how best to use speedlights in a small space. Join Mark as he walks you through the basics of shooting with speedlights in a 12' x 12' studio.

For related articles and videos, and to buy the products used in this video, go here: http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/Small-Studio-Flash-Tips-AdoramaTV

Watch Episode 17: Sync Speed:
http://youtu.be/fOayN2U1xZg

Watch Episode 54: Speedlights vs. Studio Strobes:
http://youtu.be/s0ZmscWEc1c

Products used in this episode:
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera Body, 16.2 Megapixel, 1080HD Movie, U.S.A. Warranty http://www.adorama.com/INKD7000.html
Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (VR) Vibration Reduction Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty http://www.adorama.com/NK1855VRU.html
Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, U.S.A. Warranty http://www.adorama.com/CA580EX2U.html
Nikon SU-800 Replacement Wireless Speedlight Commander http://www.adorama.com/NKSU800.html
Nikon SB-700 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight http://www.adorama.com/NKSB700AFU.html
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera, 18 Megapixels, Full HD Movie Mode, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens http://www.adorama.com/ICAT3IK.html
Westcott 32" White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover http://www.adorama.com/WEU32SBC.html
HonlPhoto 8" Regular Speed Snoot http://www.adorama.com/FAHSN.html
Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible - Half Cloud http://www.adorama.com/GALSCOL.html
Interfit Photographic Umbrella Holder with Hotshoe Adapter http://www.adorama.com/PASTR117.html

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I Have A Question, ...
I Have A Question, Please! I Have? An D5100 AND And A Flash SB-700. What Can I Use To Make It Wireless, I Also Want To Mount It On A Stand? Please Any Help!!

What kind of stand ...
What kind of stand is that? I meant for? the SB-900?

Thank you for? ...
Thank you for? tutees

@kingalias Yes? ...
@kingalias Yes? d7000 has it . You dont particulary need it .

I thought the D7000 ...
I thought the D7000 had? a built in trigger? what's the point of adding the SBU-800?

great video! just ...
great video! just two question, what are the advantages? of remote triggers such as pocket wizards over the? remote commanders? Also, what size umbrella was Mark using?

This is the best ...
This is the best tutorial ever been made! Thanks?

You are my best ...
You are my best teacher thank? you so much,

Awesome! All of the ...
Awesome! All of the tips and info from you are put well to use! Thanks.....BTW-I wonder how many? folks got the "Les Nessman" remark...

Thats an fantastic ...
Thats an fantastic video, it gave me loads of new ideas for lighting. It was amazing to see how different the model looked in the different lighting set ups.?

Always the best ...
Always the best tutes online. Easy to understand and straight to the point. thanks!?

I wish they'd ...
I wish they'd include the international name of the Canon cameras. I'm not familiar with? the american names of the models. having to google them to find out breaks the momentum of the learning process. :(

There is one ...
There is one advantage to the su800 and that is speed. Adjusting your flash setting much quicker than digging through the? camera menu

@neubauer6 not ...
@neubauer6 not really a roof but just a shade to block the studio light to mimic an indoor/home? studio where the lights are not as bright

Great thanks Mark, ...
Great thanks Mark,Julie, and Adorama, I shoot from noon to midnight auto racing , most shooters are in the turns so I shoot where there aren't any shooters and try to get the cars at there highest speed . I find myself using the sports mode when the sun is up and when the dust sets in and the track lights are off using S and A and have started to use the Nikon SB-900 to get? the drivers eyes ! Come Join me at a Dirt track ! Hard to find any help doing this . most shooters use strobes . Done .

Lol...I don't know ...
Lol...I don't know who your carpenter was but? that "roof" looks like it could go down any second!

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Thank you Mark, Julie, and Adorama TV for all of your tutorials they are extremely informative and very helpful to everyone within the photography world. Hope? to see many more episodes coming from all of you.

Great? video, very ...
Great? video, very useable informations! Great model ;)

Great video! What ...
Great video! What did you have the 'Picture Style' set to? on the Canon T3i?

thanks Mark needed ...
thanks Mark needed this advice for setting up? studio....

Great video. Thanks ...
Great video. Thanks a lot!!!!?

Wow, this is great ...
Wow, this is great help, what a? cool video and presenter.

You don't need a SU ...
You don't need a SU-800!? You can use the built-in flash! (nikon)

thank you? for ...
thank you? for helpful information

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LOVE? this video...thanks for sharing!!!!!!!

Nice presentation.? ...
Nice presentation.? Very helpful for us newbies.

Really great? video ...
Really great? video. Thank you Mark and Adorama TV.

3? and 5 are the ...
3? and 5 are the best photos

Mark? great vid as ...
Mark? great vid as always, love the Les Nessman reference with the imaginary wall...