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How to get good off-camera lighting...

Postby Reschsmooth on Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:08 pm

...without drawing attention to yourself.

http://www.juergenspecht.com/truestories/?number=1&storypage=2

It's actually a good idea if it didn't make you look so, ahem, nerdy. :D
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Postby Laurie on Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:18 pm

you wouldnt get very good candids with that thing on your head. but you could get some excellent reactions and quizzical facial expressions.

bit too much for me lol
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Postby methd on Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:25 pm

and if it rains, you wont get wet !
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Postby TonyT on Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:44 pm

I notices he, was not wearing it :lol:
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Postby ATJ on Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:49 pm

Only in Japan!
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Postby Geoff on Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:09 pm

What happens when a big gust of wind comes along? :)
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Postby ATJ on Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:12 pm

Geoff wrote:What happens when a big gust of wind comes along? :)

Mary Poppins-san?
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Postby Reschsmooth on Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:23 pm

Geoff wrote:What happens when a big gust of wind comes along? :)


He reckons screwing the brollie contraption onto the helmet will ensure it doesn't blow away.

I can't see this as being a must have gadget for camera owners! :wink:
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Postby Hudo on Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:59 pm

hehehehe see the warning label? Not to be warn in storms lol...
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Postby Antsl on Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:10 pm

I bet it doubles as a contraceptive!
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Postby Reschsmooth on Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:16 pm

Antsl wrote:I bet it doubles as a contraceptive!


Yeah, cause no-one would want to @#$k someone wearing that!
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