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Wes Allen
Boulder climber
KY
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 15, 2008 - 08:20am PT
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So, I had been following the radio popper ( http://www.radiopopper.com ) development this spring kinda close, as it looked to give some pretty cool flexibility to off camera flash, esp. in bright conditions. Got a set last week, and just got a chance to play with them a little bit yesterday, but from what I have seen - they will be a nice tool to have in the bag, no doubt. The big draw for me, was the ability to use high speed sync with the wireless remote, because I like to shoot at wide apertures and seem to find myself in the sun quite a bit. Played around a little bit with Pocket wizards to fire the remote, but ended up at like f/16 or worse to keep it under 1/250th. Though I know I can add filters and stuff to cut out the light, that is just a pain when you are moving around alot. The RP seem to be the real deal, they worked like they said they will. I did get a couple no flash fired shots, but overall not that many. HSS works perfectly. And one of the really cool things is that you can control the flash power of the remote from the on camera master, even if you are using full manual flash control, or you can use ettl with fec / ec to taste. As most people notice, ettl can be a bit flaky sometimes, but overall, it does a good enough job for just quick setup shots. Anyway, though some of you all might be interested in checking them out.
Here are a few shots from yesterday - full afternoon sun, ISO 100, F2.8 and 1/8000 with a remote 580 II, and some have a little bit of fill from the on camera flash as well. Just the usual post converting from RAW, bump contrast and vibrancy a bit.
1/5000
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Count Chocula
climber
Choclovania
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Jun 15, 2008 - 02:07pm PT
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Sweet stuff...Off camera flash is the way to go. Make sure to post up some climbing shots once you get those things figured out.
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L
climber
A rubber raft in a sea of sharp teeth...
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Jun 15, 2008 - 07:55pm PT
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Cool shots of the pooches, Wes. I really liked that last one.
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handsome B
Gym climber
SL,UT
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Jun 16, 2008 - 11:26am PT
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I am glad the radio poppers delivered, they look sweet!
Nikon D70 for-the-win
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Jun 16, 2008 - 11:52am PT
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Yeah, It makes the subject clear, but it gives the image an unreal, 'air-brushed' look.
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Wes Allen
Boulder climber
KY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2008 - 08:36am PT
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Thanks much for the feedback! Really think these things will end up in the gear bag of a lot of climbing photographers sooner or later. The reviews from some of the wedding photographers I really like are great so far, and those guys really use remote flashes quite a bit to make their living.
Now just need to get them out to the red!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:04am PT
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Wes
Maybe it's my glasses, but it seems the flash fill in
could be a bit better on #'s 2, 3, and 4. (the shots are great, love those
pups, they look real happy)! I suspect by the time you
get this note you'll have it figured out.
Please give us some climbing shots when you get a chance!
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Wes Allen
Boulder climber
KY
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 15, 2008 - 04:21pm PT
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So, I have been using the RP's a bunch over the last couple months, and really like them. Just started using them for climbing much this week, so thought I would update this thread with a couple more photos...
And, not climbing, but at a climbing area - a preview of the new paintball course at the red...
To me, the verdict on the Radio Poppers is that they rock! And, I can see myself using them whenever I can. You can see some of the wedding stuff with them on my blog http://www.wtallenphotography.com/blog
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