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josphy
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« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2007, 04:03:10 PM »

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Yep, they do; I've got one.  Sits on an accessory shoe (which can, in turn, be the sort with a tripod socket underneath, clamp onto a stand, etc.), has about a six-inch PC cord and presents a hot shoe on top.  Cost about $15, IIRC, but might be less if you can find one on eBay.  Folks usually think of them as adding a hot shoe to a shoeless camera rather than adding PC to a flash, but it's the same thing...


Well in this case, it appears that his SB26's have both pc sockets AND built-in optical slaves, so he really won't need anything additional.  Except maybe for a couple sets of rechargeable batteries.

I'll advise you that, if you're doing any professional work, carry an EXTRA sync cord because they are notorious for crapping out on you (I assume the wires inside get damaged from being wound up or twisted or whatnot).

The radio transmitters sound pretty sweet though -- particularly being able to trigger them through walls and such.  Not necessarily applicable for what you're wanting to do, but could be pretty sweet for light painting at night by placing flashes in various spots throughout the scene and triggering them remotely.

So, off the topic of strobes for a minute, I'm surprised you ended up getting the RB67 after you snagged that sweet-@ss deal on the Mamiya TLR, but the RB67 is definitely the ultimate studio camera, and a step up in terms of film acreage (hectareage for those of you outside the USA).

And on another topic, I'm betting you intend to develop the Acros in the Rodinal, but it's like my favorite film in Diafine -- crunchy, in a good way.
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« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2007, 04:46:44 PM »

I've been bent on getting a 67 shooter since passing on the RO200 back last fall. I think the format is nice, though I like 66 as well. The C330 was a stroke of luck, really. I was going to find a 67 and leave it at that, and I budgeted for 4-500 for that. For $325 I've got both formats covered, and with robust cameras.
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« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2007, 05:07:54 PM »

Also, re: Rodinal: Just wanted to make sure I had some on hand for the future. I don't use it often, but when I want it, I want it, ya know?
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« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2007, 08:32:50 PM »

Wide fabric for backdrops can be hard to find; a ready DIY source is a dropcloth in the paint section of a hardware store. I've read that ironing it is arduous; I haven't tried that yet.
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« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2007, 08:50:58 PM »

yeh, not sure how to address the background issue. Most of my desire points to headshots or waist-up. Nice and tight portraits. I can clamp sheets of foamcore for back drop, or pick up a cheap stand kit and hang a roll of 10' wide paper.
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« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2007, 02:04:07 AM »

If you're going for single person/waist up, you don't really need 10' width.  Crushed velvet at 5' wide is a fair, cheap option.  Two meter lengths in red, white, and blue, black, gold, and green, cost me 6 quid a piece ... and it was my lucky day - I got end of bales, so just under 3 meters at the price of 2 for some of the colours.

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Apart from the weight, the real problem with paper is that it crumples with age.  Old parachutes would be nice.
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« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2007, 07:20:55 AM »

Oh yes, the fabric store is my friend. I've especially been eyeballing remnants of the crushed velvet rolls which should prove to be nice for dark, swanky lighting. Also, keeping eyes pealed for old tapestries (CHEAP!) or pieces of patterned carpets, etc.
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