tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post2563476063043137389..comments2023-06-15T06:50:22.321-06:00Comments on Annual Report Photographer David Tejada "The f-Stops Here": Beauty Dish for SB-800Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-18737109224906208572014-07-08T09:46:44.271-06:002014-07-08T09:46:44.271-06:00The IR communication works fine with the dish. DT...The IR communication works fine with the dish. DTDavid Tejadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409746127386558981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-54390175131887524852014-01-23T09:09:58.260-07:002014-01-23T09:09:58.260-07:00Does the still IR communication works or its block...Does the still IR communication works or its blocked by the dish?<br />I use a Canon ST-E2 transmitter and a Canon 430EX flash. Will I loose my IR communication?<br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-63746294883708274682012-08-24T04:59:56.410-06:002012-08-24T04:59:56.410-06:00The different big box stores get their stuff from ...The different big box stores get their stuff from different suppliers, so if the adapter from Home Depot is too loose, try Fleet Farm.<br /><br />I think if you went with some sort of highly reflective chrome paint the imperfections of off center would show up more.jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741241440228386352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-81900192209238549742012-03-01T13:11:22.355-07:002012-03-01T13:11:22.355-07:00MMarko: That piece is part of a gutter down spout...MMarko: That piece is part of a gutter down spout. Available is most hardware stores in the States. Your just looking for something that will allow your flash head fit through as well as fasten to the bowl. DTDavid Tejadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409746127386558981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-88540756331171667382012-03-01T12:52:04.428-07:002012-03-01T12:52:04.428-07:00Where I can find this part to buy, what is in real...Where I can find this part to buy, what is in real life that part for?<br />I think of this silver part. Thanks, Marko<br />http://bp2.blogger.com/_ePYlfF599aE/SAZb_-xXkRI/AAAAAAAAAck/VTIdWkbMSek/s200/_DXT0566.jpgmmarkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429822292840798035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-3863169914656147752012-01-14T21:00:57.942-07:002012-01-14T21:00:57.942-07:00nice. it's very creative. Simple but very crea...nice. it's very creative. Simple but very creative.<br /><a href="http://www.terpopuler.net" title="Berita Terkini" rel="nofollow">Berita Terkini</a>Firman Akbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383196576389413977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-28142258449688105952012-01-02T01:57:23.740-07:002012-01-02T01:57:23.740-07:00instead of a mirror use a cd make natural reflecto...instead of a mirror use a cd make natural reflector just put duct tape on one side so it wont shine thruKevin Photographicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464251137907750803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-23420369358790158942011-10-29T10:50:42.547-06:002011-10-29T10:50:42.547-06:00Any thoughts on building this without a CD case? I...Any thoughts on building this without a CD case? I'm thinking to try a 4.5" diameter plastic plate with a 3.5" convex mirror glued on to the plate and then the plate suspended over the flash with three 3" screws.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075674604833082083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-39900459926201482732011-10-09T09:16:11.342-06:002011-10-09T09:16:11.342-06:00I made one based off this design after reading the...I made one based off this design after reading the post. Has worked really well. Just yesterday I picked up a diffuser for the front and it makes a really pleasant light. Just thought I'd share the specs in case someone else out there was thinking of diffusing it. It's called the RPS Studio 16in Diffuser (RS-4015D). I bought it for $9.95 from Glazer's Camera in Seattl but I'm sure you could find it online for cheaper. Nice snug fit and the diffusion pannel is flat over the opening. Hope that helps add to the discussion.Bryan Alldredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212380473898864553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-82877925760505822822011-07-13T00:04:17.671-06:002011-07-13T00:04:17.671-06:00made mine today and love it
I went with the "...made mine today and love it<br />I went with the "cone" version and used some AL flashing I had laying around, works great.<br /><br />Also my Canon 550ex doesn't fit the downspout adapter but like others have pointed out worked with the electrical box size. I opted for a junction box single gang cover<br />http://web.me.com/riverwader/Canon/bdish/flange.jpg<br /><br />some were asking about paint finish and I have a visual. I primed with flat white and then used up a can of appliance paint (white) but it ran out before I was done. You can see the difference in the top of the dish in this shot.<br />http://web.me.com/riverwader/Canon/bdish/bowl.jpg<br /><br />Great design david!P.Dieterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368857126477739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-88067395838569583122011-03-19T05:48:41.161-06:002011-03-19T05:48:41.161-06:00I finally got around to doing this and I found tha...I finally got around to doing this and I found that a shorter CD spindle cover gives me more even light than a taller one like was used in the original. I haven't mounted the mirror yet since I'm not sure I want to block the hole in the CD that's letting a little light spill forward.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the images to illustrate the process.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407719560054778121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-19857996087440462372011-01-07T06:29:55.785-07:002011-01-07T06:29:55.785-07:00AWESOME tutorial! I just made a beauty dish from a...AWESOME tutorial! I just made a beauty dish from a turkey pan and stove burner "dishes". Worked like a charm... and cost all of $3.00 to make. I also bought parts to make your version. THANKS for the tips!Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895306612218195608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-74980858212502029022011-01-02T01:13:56.681-07:002011-01-02T01:13:56.681-07:00I made one similar, but was a bit concerned about ...I made one similar, but was a bit concerned about the dead spot in the center. So I used a Mylar balloon and acetate paper to make a semi-transparent center cone to reflect part of the light outwards, letting the rest go forwards.<br /><br />If anyone's curious, details are at www.linearconcepts.com/?p=1598<br /><br />TIMaledobroadbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629332621050807019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-15852395420565516172010-10-24T03:18:28.570-06:002010-10-24T03:18:28.570-06:00Just made one and it works great! You can see it h...Just made one and it works great! You can see it here: http://thephotophile.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-beauty-dish-on-cheap.html<br /><br />I also linked to this post from there, and a couple more I looked at along the way.Lanthus Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642095623801366896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-4057023493310386722010-10-20T10:29:15.625-06:002010-10-20T10:29:15.625-06:00David: I've been meaning to make one of these...David: I've been meaning to make one of these for a while and after the recent Strobist post to this site, I decided to go ahead. There are a few things I learned and a couple of mods that I think improve this:<br />a. I am a Canon shooter. The 580EXII doesn't fit the drainspout you showed, but there is a white PVC plastic spout connector that I have used for other projects. It is a little large, so I pad the sides with fun foam (available at craft stores such as Michaels) which gives it a snug fit.<br />b. When I bought the convex mirror and looked at it, I suspected that it wouldn't be much of an improvement over the CD alone and that was my finding. When I did testing with a light meter, I found it made less than 1/10 stop difference. My undergrad was in physics, so I started to think about what might work better and figured a spherical mirror. However you can't just buy one of these perfectly sized to fit the CD case, so I went to Michaels and bought some mylar (silver) coated cardboard ($5.99 for a sheet that would do about 6 of these). Doing some thinking and a big of geometry, I realized that what I needed to do was set a compass for about 3.8" and draw a circle on the cardboard then cut this out. Cut a radial line from the edge to the center, then curl the piece into a cone. Using double sided tape I stuck the cardboard to itself and made a perfect conical mirror that fits exactly inside the CD case. Easy to make and increased the light output over the mirror.<br />c. I've seen a number of beauty dishes with an extra diffusion sock over them. You can get cheap plastic curtain showers at Ikea (I think they are 99c each) and these work great as diffusers. Cut a circle about 2 inches wider than the circumference of the dish, then fold over an elastic loop. You could probably staple the seam, but I have a heat sealer in my kitchen for vacuum packing food and 1/2 cycle seems to weld the plastic together. Could possible try and iron really carefully.David Finkel Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384559315828635131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-25579093779686218512010-10-18T15:13:54.205-06:002010-10-18T15:13:54.205-06:00Nice protrait. Really like the amount of falloff &...Nice protrait. Really like the amount of falloff & control. Can you comment on the difference between the portrait and the test shot, in your DIY demo. The test shot has a soft shadow, but it looks blasted, totally lacking in falloff, modulation. etc. Would be grateful if you could comment on the difference.<br />Thankx<br /><br />PalookavllePalookavllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624303349207728134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-37880309227042038132010-10-16T19:03:37.603-06:002010-10-16T19:03:37.603-06:00This is the best DIY beauty dish I have seen for s...This is the best DIY beauty dish I have seen for speedlights. I've been looking for something that doesn't look so chopped up and taped together. Great post David. Looks like I'm off to the hardware store...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-20919413910825984542010-10-15T12:51:15.922-06:002010-10-15T12:51:15.922-06:00Can someone recommend a good "affordable"...Can someone recommend a good "affordable" light stand and boom that can be used for this dish? <br /><br />Also, what is the best way to connect the hot shoe of the flash to the boom?<br /><br />Thanks!LakerFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511566488597727324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-67299242459750497672010-10-07T15:52:55.306-06:002010-10-07T15:52:55.306-06:00thanks for sharing !!!thanks for sharing !!!Ohadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662541106703532577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-16646229959064029212010-09-22T16:40:44.010-06:002010-09-22T16:40:44.010-06:00OK...GREAT RESULTS HERE! So here is my 2 cents. ...OK...GREAT RESULTS HERE! So here is my 2 cents. If your rocking the SB800, dont get the gutter pipe piece. Go to home depot or ace hardware and buy an Arlington BE1-2CS. Its an Electrical outlet box extender. Unlike the rain gutter, it fits the SB800 like a glove. In fact I don't even use velco to keep my dish on, no matter the angle. Just slides right on like it was made for it. <br /><br />I bough mine at Home Depot and it looks a little different than this..<br /><br />http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/productDetails.aspx?SKU=3050440<br /><br />just take you flash with you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371484118491257479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-49003365934214805662010-08-23T06:21:12.875-06:002010-08-23T06:21:12.875-06:00Excelent post. Thanks man :)Excelent post. Thanks man :)Tenisdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865250438043517562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-18084261713467467472010-08-09T20:20:12.919-06:002010-08-09T20:20:12.919-06:00Thank you much for this.
Just as an FYI, I just ma...Thank you much for this.<br />Just as an FYI, I just made mine, it came out awesome and works perfectly. <br /><br />The FYI is that the smaller Gutter thing, the more Round one at Home Depot fits the SB-600 perfectly snug, could not ask for a better fit. No velcro needed. Just bring your SB-600 to HD to see.<br />Thanks again.dwdmguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932506477648926805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-23190322931516051052010-07-28T04:21:12.020-06:002010-07-28T04:21:12.020-06:00hai david, great beauty dish, i want to know what ...hai david, great beauty dish, i want to know what is the gutter things u use, because its quite hard to find it in indonesia... what we usually call it..thanks beforeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353168522688783958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-35618150898600452452010-07-20T19:43:06.431-06:002010-07-20T19:43:06.431-06:00Sir, Im rene palaya from the philippines, thank yo...Sir, Im rene palaya from the philippines, thank you for your beauty dish design, it really helps me a lot in my portraiture's, its great... :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754344059385299854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20182596.post-39758614328224422652010-03-30T07:02:56.154-06:002010-03-30T07:02:56.154-06:00I built one of these. Very easy to build and I lo...I built one of these. Very easy to build and I love the light from it.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/pva1964/3800329457/in/set-72157621976611915/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/pva1964/4121869041/<br /><br />Thanks for the time and instructions.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16659078778357327366noreply@blogger.com