Mrs. Trix

[Gr8Tr1x]

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I used a new little device that I whipped up in the garage this afternoon. Its a SpeedLight on a Stick.

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I hold the stick out with my left hand until I get the light where I want it, and then operate the camera one handed. This is a technique for either a very light setup or a small VR lens. IN this case, I used the 50mm 1.8 and removed the D200's grip.

 

[j_b_l]

Joshua, cool...that Strobist site is pretty awesome for sure...

You can also use things called "ball-bungees" to tie your flash to just about any stick...

 

[Gr8Tr1x]

Joshua, cool...that Strobist site is pretty awesome for sure...

You can also use things called "ball-bungees" to tie your flash to just about any stick...

True. I would think that a ball bungee might let it slide up and down. I feel very secure with this setup. It took all of about 5 mins to make this little thing. I could go further by making it in two pieces that screw together so that it will fit in a camera bag.

I have a Joby Gorilla Pod that I use to mount the flash other places too.

http://www.joby.com/

 

[Nuteshack]

and u could do damage control with that gizmo too...might come in handy at those kids parties u shoot ..lol
;-))

 

[Gr8Tr1x]

and u could do damage control with that gizmo too...might come in handy at those kids parties u shoot ..lol
;-))

I could fill the center of the pipe with lead shot....

Thanks for looking Nute.

 

[dmwphoto]

Great shot of Mrs Trix and a super idea as well

 

[dtbh]

Hey, that is a good idea! Not that I use the flash a lot but it does give me ideas.

Wonderful shot of Mrs Trix...sharp where it matters.

 

[Gr8Tr1x]

Great shot of Mrs Trix and a super idea as well

Thanks, Dave.

Hey, that is a good idea! Not that I use the flash a lot but it does give me ideas.

Wonderful shot of Mrs Trix...sharp where it matters.

Yeah, Banhup, I doubt you need much help, LOL...you do quite well with available light from what I can see. Thanks for looking.

 

[Dave Dickerson]

Clever, Joshua. I like the shot of the Mrs.