SamBarnes

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@brianrowland9993 4 ай бұрын

Good review but you didn't cover camera sync and the transmitter module. Im sure it all works - but the devil is always in the detail. I wonder how the Elinchrom solution stacks up to brands like Godox that seem to be big on innovation - but not sure about their reliability. Subscribed!

@basman55 Жыл бұрын

Can you shoot high speed sync with these? Can I shoot at 1/1000th of a second shutter speed? Thanks!

@fastfingerfastfinger6617 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to use hss and bounce off of a ceiling or wall I use godox triggers on camera and flash. Just put the flashgun on a bracket beside camera

@rahmanc.a.4090 2 жыл бұрын

Hvl60 on a7 mk1 not working 🤔

@carlosazevedo7748 3 жыл бұрын

No sample photos, no examples how far the light can actually reach, etc. Useless. Maybe will order it on amazon and return if I don't like it.

@vinnitec 3 жыл бұрын

It's 2022 and here I am watching you vid. Thank you, even 5 years later.

@manilamartin1001 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@lutylives1852 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. I'm glad to feel I'm not really missing out on much sticking with BRX, except some convenience and refinement. An LED modelling light that you will never break or have to replace is honestly a pretty big plus though.

@guydesgroseilliers348 3 жыл бұрын

Im wondering where can i put my deep umbrella. Usually i can fit it on the handle of my dlite rx 4.

@PhotoCameraTech 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Guy. There is an umbrella mount just above the flash tube. Check out 1:55 and you'll see it.

@guydesgroseilliers348 3 жыл бұрын

@@PhotoCameraTech Yes but would it sustain a deep umbrella 100 cm

@davelawler695 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you. Would be nice to have a battery-powered Elinchrom monolight though, to compliment the ELB/Quadras I run around with. I am more of a 'field' person, obviously. :)

@PhotoCameraTech 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm with you there, a new battery powered Elinchrom to compete with Profoto's offerings would be most welcome.

@damookie 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, great review, I think I'll get these.

@RohanGillett 4 жыл бұрын

If I understand correctly, rechargeable AA batteries aren't necessary? The standard throwaways are okay?

@PhotoCameraTech 4 жыл бұрын

Sure, you can use any AA batteries, as far as I'm aware.

@jellevanthuyne1984 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not recommended

@PhotoCameraTech 3 жыл бұрын

@@jellevanthuyne1984 I don't see how using non-rechargeable battery could damage the light? As long as it's the right type / power of battery it should be fine. Rotolight are probably just recommending rechargeables because it's better for the environment. Have to admit I have only ever used rechargeable ones with it though, as that is what I use anyway.

@kelainefes 3 жыл бұрын

@@PhotoCameraTech Rechargeable AA batteries are 1.2V, alkaline AAs are 1.5V. I have no idea if that could cause any damage or not though.

@PhotoCameraTech 3 жыл бұрын

@@kelainefes Never knew that. I've been using rechargeable AAs for most of my camera accessories for years. Will have to check them all to find out if I'm using the correct voltage.

@eduardbalog3355 4 жыл бұрын

Any alternative for nd gel?

@Jolontokhalilswork 4 жыл бұрын

how i get the jell?

@johndonaldson5126 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was going crazy trying to get HSS to work, and of course I wanted to use it with the flash head pointed at the ceiling.

@oscarnmhaffmans 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work! My BlackEye Pro Portrait Tele G4, my absolute favourite add-on iPhone lens does not come with a filter mount. Now it dóes!

@nsqvideos 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, I have got Sony HVL-F60RM Flash which works in HSS mode in front and bounce position. Any shutter speed above 1/250 brings HSS flash icon on my A99II screen and it fires in both positions. I think your view about lack of HSS in bounce position is a bit overstated and in fact you've given the correct explanation from the manual. The lower power output in HSS mode would give very under exposed picture in bounce position. Moreover in weddings why would you use faster shutter than 1/250 anyway when you're using the flash? Especially with flash reflector card in place atop the flash....

@PhotoCameraTech 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Navid. Thanks for your comment. What I am saying in the review is that in HSS mode the flash does not synch with the shutter above 1/250 if the flash is not angled to 90 degrees. This means that for example, if I went to a shutter speed of 1/1000th of a second and tried to use the flash, I would get a dark band at the top or bottom of the picture created by the shutter blocking out the flash light. This isn't an overstatement, it's a fact! The lower power in HSS mode would be perfect for the way I shoot, which is why I was a bit irritated that Sony have engineered it to shut off in certain flash positions. I don't usually shoot weddings but I frequently use shutter speeds of over 1/250 second when shooting events: The flash can be fill in flash outdoors for example. Hope this helps explain! Cheers, Sam

@nsqvideos 5 жыл бұрын

@@PhotoCameraTech Many thanks for clarifying it. Yes, if it causes banding on HSS it is bizarre and not acceptable. However I have tried various shutter speeds on my F60RM and there appears to be no banding. Is it possible they have rectified this issue in the new iteration of the flashgun? My original F60 was stolen and I've bought the new RM version. Is there anything I'm overlooking? Here's the link to the pictures taken with various shutter speed and flash.. www.flickr.com/photos/navidsqureshi/albums/72157707856992694

@PhotoCameraTech 5 жыл бұрын

@@nsqvideos Interesting, your shots look fine. Maybe the RM version has rectified the issue? Sorry I should clarify - I wasn't actually getting banding on my F60M set to bounce position, because the flash actually limits the shutter speed to 1/250th sec as soon as you move it out of the default position. This I do find incredibly annoying because, for example, I might set my shutter to e.g. 1/500th of a second and take some shots but if I turn on the flash the shutter automatically drops to 1/250th sec. Banding can occur though if trying to use a non native flash with higher shutter speeds and no HSS. The thing about the F60M is that it does have HSS which could quite easily work in bounce position, but Sony have needlessly limited it. I often use my flashguns on a very low power, for example when shooting in low light. At higher ISOs the smallest amount of flash will have a big impact on the shot. Anyway enough rambling, it looks like the RM version of this flash may have solved this issue. Thanks for the heads-up.

@nsqvideos 5 жыл бұрын

@@PhotoCameraTech You're right, I've seen other videos on you tube confirming this issue with F60M. As soon as the flash head is moved to bounce position it reverts to 1/250. Thankfully this doesn't happen in RM version. Best regards.

@lukewass6479 6 жыл бұрын

did you film this in highbury fields?

@Peolone 6 жыл бұрын

Hi sam, do you think it's a good flash for wedding, or something else? I'm a semi-pro photographer, and i found it to half price in good conditions. What do u think about?

@PhotoCameraTech 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yuri. I think this could be a good flash for weddings. Aside from the HSS issue, it really is a well made flash. Having said that, I haven't tried out many other Sony flashes so can't really compare.

@49zebratown 6 жыл бұрын

Having had one of these for a few months, I would like to say that I think the unit is very overpriced, for what it does. The flash is not worth a jot and why a plastic cold shoe? It’ll get damaged, over time. The Rotolite recommended rechargeable batteries, are excessively overpriced so look for cheaper elsewhere. It’s great as a fill light and the circular shape gives nice catch lights but you’ll find very good, much cheaper alternatives on Amazon or eBay.

@Rotolight 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, thanks for the positive review and so glad to hear you're a fan of the NEO 2 after getting it via the Sony deal! I know Darren has addressed your questions below but if you have any more do let us know :) Enjoy using it!

@idazi2785 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, Darren here from Rotolight. Thanks for the review, there is a bump from 0% to 1% as with LED's they need to have a certain amount of power for them to turn on. We can bring the power down gradually when we are going from ON to OFF but going from OFF to ON we are currently looking at ways around that :) The Elinchrom receiver built into the light will only work with Elinchrom SKYPORT transmitters, we have included the 3.5mm sync port on the back so that people can use 3rd party transmitter and receiver systems if they wish :)

@PhotoCameraTech 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Darren, thanks for the heads-up. For me the sudden dimming jump is not a major issue, but I though it noteworthy enough to mention in the review. Totally understand that it's probably more to do with the way LEDs work in general though. Have added a note in the description about the flash trigger compatibility. Keep up the good work at Rotolight dude - awesome product!

@HectorRiveraPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Wondering if his flash will do good in weddings ? I do not care for HSS not my cup of tea ? I hear over heating issues ? I m really waiting for the profoto A1s Sony but for now have to get something I’m using the godox ones but unreliable lots of missfires just switched from Nikon

@PhotoCameraTech 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Hector, not sure whether you're using Godox flash or power pack? But if you extended use and better recycling time I would recommend powering your flash with a separate power pack such as the Godox PB960. Only downside is that it's an extra piece of gear to carry around.

@juanbrezzo5380 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam ! I can't get the AF Illuminator works properly. Got A9. Could you help me ??? Thanx a lot !

@babarghias 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Thanks for mentioning HSS issue. I didn't know what.

@marioarias9942 7 жыл бұрын

Just buy #12 welding glass and use rubber bands to wrap around camera .

@pastore0506 6 жыл бұрын

Don't you get a colour cast with welding glass?

@DOM_4GOOD 7 жыл бұрын

First This will blur the picture and end up with a lot of details lost because it's not glass. Second, one sheet of this product don't even make half a stop because we can see through. It's good for lighting

@muahammadshahrukhkhanoffic7679 7 жыл бұрын

i dont understand this gadget please tell me what are these?

@CYB3RSAINT3 7 жыл бұрын

That's is why I don't like Sony Flash, I bought Nissin i40 and Godox TT685S for my Sony camera

@TonyB57sChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video.. I just bought the HVL-F60M and can't find a beginner tutorial on the menu and how to use it "on camera". Would you consider making such a video?

@PhotoCameraTech 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The manual is pretty well written so no need really. Although I may do some other tutorials in future. Keep an eye out.

@owenchuarbx 7 жыл бұрын

Singapore has it

@AimWithPurpose 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was thinking of getting this flash. I currently have the f58m but I shoot with the a77ii and have to use the adapter. But I want to know have you experienced any of the dreaded overheating issues that this flash was known for? Thanks

@PhotoCameraTech 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't experienced any overheating, but then I haven't really pushed it that hard. I have been using it with my A7Rii and that doesn't shoot that fast, even in burst mode. The recycling time is pretty good but some frames will have no flash if I use it in a burst mode. The same thing happens with my Canon speedlite.

@filmselparaiso6263 6 жыл бұрын

We use it with our a7r3 professionaly and havent noteced any overheating and my photographers really pushit

@jadedjourneys 7 жыл бұрын

where does the helmet go? they mention a helmet on their website.

@PhotoCameraTech 7 жыл бұрын

Have never seen a helmet included with a bike.

@jadedjourneys 7 жыл бұрын

ok ta. the ready bikes have them strapped on

@pixiedixie3187 7 жыл бұрын

Beethoven!!! Yeah mate!!

@tanvirmahtab6980 7 жыл бұрын

Which paper u used?

@МилошГрујић 7 жыл бұрын

Where i can buy this folia

@oliverechevarria4589 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video, plan on getting the 60m. Any firmware update to fix this hss?

@PhotoCameraTech 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I am not aware of any firmware update to fix this. Then again, I haven't checked..

@Ajsallotment 7 жыл бұрын

hi nice update I would cover with Polly and just nice black as you crack on it'll suppress the grass and make it a lot easier

@Redsparxxx 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea in theory BUT Lee ND filter sheets are not for cameras they are made for Stage lighting ( I have used Lee filters on shows for 30+ years) The ND camera filters are a completely different and higher quality. Sheets of Lee ND lighting filter have variable light transmission qualities due to the manufacturing process which does not show when pushing light through with a stage light but WILL show up as a faint vertical; or horizontal streaking effect when a photographic image is processed. If you want a cheap alternative try Welding Mask Glass plates which fit perfectly into a Cokin P filter holder and cost around £1.50 each, this glass comes in various shades including an extreme black which is easily double the darkness of Lee Big Stopper , All Welding glass is optically true.