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Elinchrom D-Lite 4 Help.
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I have been given a loan of a set of D-Lite 4 studio lamps. This is the first time I have ever tried anything using stand alone flash/strobe. My first question about these is. Which method of triggering would be best for these, built in photocell or wireless remote? I am thinking would there be a slight time lag using the photocell method?
My second question is. How does the power level on the back of the fitting (in 1/10ths) relate to the F-Stop number on my camera, (in 1/3rds)? I do realise this is probably a very short question that warrants a lengthy explanation so an elbow in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Regards J.Think of 3/10ths as equalling 1/3 of a stop.
Photocells are actually have no time lag but I find many wireless triggers force me to reduce the flash sync speed. In the case of Microsync down to 1/125. Even Elinchrom’s own wireless system makes me drop to 1/160,
Dave
So in theory I need to purchase a light meter to determine an f-stop to start with and increase or decrease by 3/10ths (1/3 stop). Would I be right in saying this?
That’s it. A good priced Flash Meter to consider is the Polaris, around €200 on this side of the pond,
Dave
Thanks for the advice Dave. I’m itching to give these a go now, don’t think my mate ever used these. Couldn’t figure them out, I think. Is there any starting point, power level you would recommend to start with?
Try a power of 5 at 45 degrees to the left and then a power of 4 at 45 degrees to the right,
Dave
Sorry Dave. Thanks for your help but didn’t get home until late tonight so I’ll give it a go tomorrow night, with good results. I hope.
A flash meter will make life a lot easier, but with your digital camera you can just do a couple of test shots and check that the Histogram on screen is centered and then the exposure should be perfect. The meter really comes ito it’s own when you get more creative with more lights so you can check out Ratios etc.
Finally had a go at that. Two very different photos. Have to somehow try out a white backround.
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