Getting Started with the Gary Fong Lightsphere

Copy of the Lightsphere tutorial from the Gary Fong Product Catalog and Tutorial DVD

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[rick4him]

I take a lot of indoor pictures of my newborn. Hanging out in the swing, the crib, the play mat, etc.

I use alot of 2.8-5 f stops, and I just bought the cloud. I take many of these shots very close up (almost 1-3 feet away)...did I make the correct choice? any suggestions? cap on, cap off, pointed toward the baby, or straight up, or somewhere in between?

thanks!

[socalcamerapro]

Set your ISO low: 100-200 ISO.

The position of the LS is determined by what you are trying to bounce off of. Also, the closer you are to your subject, the greater the chance of perspective distortion. If you are shooting a baby, from one foot, my guess is that you have not selected the proper lens. In general, I would use a longer lens, and back up to get the same crop, but reduce perspective problems, and not have the light so close. If you haven't already, iget the flash off the camera.

[RIASSL888]

I bought an original one, but after 6 shootings the rubber band was broken. this is shit!!! i thought i´d bought quality stuff:-(

[socalcamerapro]

Don't know what to tell you. I don't make them, and I don't sell them, but you are upset over a broken rubber band?? Just go to the office supply store and get a few. FYI - there was no rubber band on the "original one'. Neither was there one on the second version, so you must have the 'universal'.

[GrandpaBambu]

Your interviewer has a very sexy voice... adds a nice touch to the vid...

[rafasilva1]

I do social photography, wich it's better for it the cloud or the clear?

[xypressvideo]

I LOSTED MY INTRUCTIONS paper the same day. Somebody can help me How to use de ligtsphere universal cloud about the position with the flash. Please

[powerFamosa]

I just bought his kit for 159 after the coupon which is GFPATRON on his website.... Let me just say that I feel like i ROBBED Gary Fong... this piece of equipment is, for lack of a better word... FUCKING amazing. Obviously he has a newer one out, it's just a great piece of equipment.

[rick4him]

@socalcamerapro flickr.com/photos/ricklovestiv­o/sets/72157625758346482/ - I'm open to any suggestoins

[rick4him]

@socalcamerapro Thanks so much. I'm going to do that. I have the kit lens 18-55 and the 55-200 (I have a d40). I have been using a 35 mm 1.8 prime lens that I bought. I have gotten a ton of great shots with that. I have just had the sb-600 (the flash I use) on the hot shoe, you are saying I need to take it off the camera? (I'm just learning by the way) ...the d40 is entry level, I hope I can take it off and still use it.

Here are some sample photos I have been taking -