since we are on the topic of flash photography, pa segway lang po ng kaunti.

how do you set the correct color balance when mixing those tungsten halogen video lights with fill flash? It is either the too warm or too cold, kaya ng when push goes to shove, I shoot without flash and simply use tungsten balance. But there are times when I need to have some sort of fill and if I do, i'm not too happy with the color.

Any inputs will be deeply appreciated. :)

since we are on the topic of flash photography, pa segway lang po ng kaunti.

how do you set the correct color balance when mixing those tungsten halogen video lights with fill flash? :)

The key is not to mix them (unless intentionally doing so for creative effects). Since you don't have control over the video lights, then you need to ensure that your flash has similar color temp to the video lights. You will need to bring several warming filters as you wouldn't know in advance how warm the video lights will be. Furthermore, ensure your camera's color balance is properly compensated.

Hereon, you will have to make a decision (the difficult part): either have a properly color compensated subject with blue background, or a balanced background with an amber subject. :Thinking:

HAAY.. hirap talaga. Now, I am thinking of getting my own color-corrected video lights and let the videographers use my lights instead of theirs..

mixed lighting can really ruin your digital photos.. here is a little test i did with the expodisc used it in a photoshoot.. some people like it some people dont.. i like the option to choose the color temperature that best suits the photo..

http://www.photo.net.ph/products/expodisc/

nice set anton.

i like the awb. gives a natural mood to the set. though i assume the expodisc version was the one that was chosen?

Jaime, a solution can be to gel your flash head. Neil Cowley has a nice tutorial over at http://neilcowley.com/light/color_temperature.html

Do any of you guys know where we could purchase the Rosco 3441 gel locally? Thanks!

hi anton,

thanks for the comparison.

how much would an expodisc come around to for a 72 mm lens and where can we get one?

thank you very much

http://www.expodisc.com/wheretobuy/locations.aspx#pacific

Amazon sells the 72 mm for $99.95

hmm....pede naman siguro i-photoshop na lang :) or... i-black & white mo nlng! ;) hehe

Thanks for the inputs Anton and Karl.. I'll try both routes and see what fits me comfortably. I think I still have an old pringles cap that can work like an expodisc. :)

I think I still have an old pringles cap that can work like an expodisc. :)

A lot of people use this method, only problem I guess is if the diameter of your lens is bigger than the Pringles cap. :)

question on the expodisc, can you use a step-up ring? let's say buy the 77mm instead of the 72mm?

*just lazy to do my research, super puyat from last night's FIFA games on TV*

question on the expodisc, can you use a step-up ring? let's say buy the 77mm instead of the 72mm?

*just lazy to do my research, super puyat from last night's FIFA games on TV*

Yes but you don't really need to use a step-up ring. Just hold it in front of the lens. :)