Ben Rubinstein
Active member
Hi,
We are working with polarizing gels on our D1's for copy work. Problem is that due to polarizing the lights and the lens, the fact we are using f16 to gain sufficient DOF for what is essentially macro work and using iso 80 on our leaf back, the lights are turned up to almost full power. That isn't a problem but it is burning through our Rosco gels at a replacement rate of once a week. An expensive turnover, the gel roll is ridiculously expensive. Infact if we turn the D1 onto max power it burns up the gel with a single pop!
At present the gels are taped onto the light with gaffer holding them in close proximity to the bulb. Works but hardly ideal.
What is the proper solution for a gel holder for a D1 flash unit?
Thanks!
We are working with polarizing gels on our D1's for copy work. Problem is that due to polarizing the lights and the lens, the fact we are using f16 to gain sufficient DOF for what is essentially macro work and using iso 80 on our leaf back, the lights are turned up to almost full power. That isn't a problem but it is burning through our Rosco gels at a replacement rate of once a week. An expensive turnover, the gel roll is ridiculously expensive. Infact if we turn the D1 onto max power it burns up the gel with a single pop!
At present the gels are taped onto the light with gaffer holding them in close proximity to the bulb. Works but hardly ideal.
What is the proper solution for a gel holder for a D1 flash unit?
Thanks!