Comments on: A Second Sun http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/ no box for the music Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:33:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: trevor meier http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-183 trevor meier Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:38:04 +0000 http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-183 The Pocketwizard is the least of my worries when it comes to weight :) It's those Canon L lenses. And those lenses are also the reason why I'm not likely to switch to Nikon anytime soon. Not because I'm a format snob... but because I've invested in a system. Bodies come & go but every shot is taken through my lenses. I've chosen them carefully for optical quality and how I like to work. The new D700 and having TTL flash metering is definitely a temptation... but not quite enough to invest in another set of glass. The Pocketwizard is the least of my worries when it comes to weight :) It’s those Canon L lenses. And those lenses are also the reason why I’m not likely to switch to Nikon anytime soon. Not because I’m a format snob… but because I’ve invested in a system. Bodies come & go but every shot is taken through my lenses. I’ve chosen them carefully for optical quality and how I like to work.

The new D700 and having TTL flash metering is definitely a temptation… but not quite enough to invest in another set of glass.

]]> By: Rick http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-182 Rick Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:01:15 +0000 http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-182 Nice look. I have been working with a similar set-up lately with some great results with the latest Nikon gear. My D-300 can remotely trigger the SB-800 by deploying the pop-up flash. You can set it so that the pop-up does not actually light the subject and spoil the effect of off camera lighting. The point o the pop-up is that it handles the infrared communication with the flash units. The camera menu will allow you to control your power settings and will allow you to use two or even three strobes in any mode, including TTL without the extra weight of the Wizard. Do similar NGO work in Africa from time to time and so I understand the challenges of carrying too much stuff but having enough to conquer bad light. I only mention this because I see you are a Canon guy and wonder whether this might be a lighter weight option for you in the future. Nice look. I have been working with a similar set-up lately with some great results with the latest Nikon gear. My D-300 can remotely trigger the SB-800 by deploying the pop-up flash. You can set it so that the pop-up does not actually light the subject and spoil the effect of off camera lighting. The point o the pop-up is that it handles the infrared communication with the flash units. The camera menu will allow you to control your power settings and will allow you to use two or even three strobes in any mode, including TTL without the extra weight of the Wizard. Do similar NGO work in Africa from time to time and so I understand the challenges of carrying too much stuff but having enough to conquer bad light. I only mention this because I see you are a Canon guy and wonder whether this might be a lighter weight option for you in the future.

]]> By: trevormeier.com » Gallery - Portraits of Bulembu http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-44 trevormeier.com » Gallery - Portraits of Bulembu Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:33:35 +0000 http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-44 [...] to include hints of past, present, and future as much as possible. I made extensive use of my new lighting rig to control tone and [...] […] to include hints of past, present, and future as much as possible. I made extensive use of my new lighting rig to control tone and […]

]]> By: Dean http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-39 Dean Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:59:01 +0000 http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-39 i agree, very friggin (excuse, my, oh never mind) cool shots. Lyn, Jesse, Amanda and I had our collective jaws open. Dood, you are getting very good...using your backend knowledge to translate into cool 'artistic shots'..and I am not just saying that b/c i think you are extrememly handome ;). i am being honest. oh, by the way, thanks for the lyn and jesse intro--they are some of the most brilliant individuals i've met in awhile. i agree, very friggin (excuse, my, oh never mind) cool shots. Lyn, Jesse, Amanda and I had our collective jaws open. Dood, you are getting very good…using your backend knowledge to translate into cool ‘artistic shots’..and I am not just saying that b/c i think you are extrememly handome ;). i am being honest.

oh, by the way, thanks for the lyn and jesse intro–they are some of the most brilliant individuals i’ve met in awhile.

]]> By: trevor meier http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-38 trevor meier Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:03:10 +0000 http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-38 No umbrellas or diffusion in any of these shots... gotta have a stand for that. I do use a stand too, but stand+umbrella has to be a fairly static shot. No umbrellas or diffusion in any of these shots… gotta have a stand for that. I do use a stand too, but stand+umbrella has to be a fairly static shot.

]]> By: Luke S. http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-37 Luke S. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:14:35 +0000 http://trevormeier.com/2008/02/02/a-second-sun/#comment-37 man, these shots you're getting with that are awesome. do you use any kind of reflection with that? some of the construction site/playground shots look too soft to be straight on strobe. but maybe you have it far enough away? in any case, those are sweet. can't say i've seen much of that in documentary-esque photography. i love using wireless flashes in sunlight. later, man, these shots you’re getting with that are awesome.
do you use any kind of reflection with that? some of the construction site/playground shots look too soft to be straight on strobe. but maybe you have it far enough away? in any case, those are sweet. can’t say i’ve seen much of that in documentary-esque photography. i love using wireless flashes in sunlight. later,

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