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MT-24EX for models and events
I never hear of people using Canon's ring lights. I have a 580 but was wondering if I should try the 24 for events and adding a little "pop" to models outdoors. Has any one tried this? What worked well/poorly? Jan 31 08 08:27 am Link NYC Nude Studios wrote: I dont have a clue .but I have ben dying to test one out just for that alone Jan 31 08 08:42 am Link Any one else? Jan 31 08 05:20 pm Link I have the Canon MR14 ringlight and use it occasionally. The lower shot in the example below, for instance. I think the problem you're going to run into is lack of power except in controlled circumstances. That and lots of red-eye correction.  Jan 31 08 08:18 pm Link A ringlight is only good if the subject has great bone structure. The light's pattern seems to flatten and widen on rounder faces. ImageManufacturing.com Jan 31 08 08:21 pm Link if its designed for macro, power may be an issue as its designed to light objects very close to the lens. Jan 31 08 08:29 pm Link I was just looking for a little pop to light the face. Never thought of flattening the features. I shoot indoors and outdoors and I do not a lot of power, just a little more light . Jan 31 08 08:44 pm Link shootrrdave wrote: Lighting under hats was one of the things I was thinking.... Jan 31 08 08:45 pm Link No one else is/stopped using this flash? Wedding photographers? Feb 01 08 06:46 am Link The Canon MT 24 is not a ringflash. It is two independent flash units on a bracket which fits round the lens. They do not advertise it as a ringflash, but a macro flash.  The ringflash is the lower powered MR 14. I have one of these and it packs more punch than you would imagine - a genuine guide number of about 45 in feet at ISO 100, or f8 at about five and a half feet - perfectly usable for portraits. It is also good as a fill for outdoor portraits - just enough for a slight lift to the shadows.  Nov 28 08 03:43 pm Link I have the MT-24EX but I use it for macro photography. (and it is great for that) In my experience it doesn't shoot enough light outwards to be of any use for shooting models. It has a very short range. I don't even like it for portrait photography. I use the 580 EX (and stand alone lighting) for portrait and model stuff. Nov 28 08 03:55 pm Link |
I think its a great Idea ,,I am so sick of the same all mount flash ,,,,,it should rock 
