SB600 used with shoot through umbrella

**latino** · 23-07-2009, 2:15pm

Hey guys,

I have a SB600 and wondering whether its powerful enough to use with a shoot through umbrella as an off camera strobe.

Was tempted in shedding some decent cash on a lighting kit but the missus has said otherwise, fair enough considering we need the money for our wedding next month.

So would the SB600 suffice for the time being with a backdrop(and stand) and a couple of reflectors??

**bigdazzler** · 23-07-2009, 4:00pm

Yep .. you can get some great results from a speedlight and a translucent umbrella. Have a look here for some ideas and here for some bits and pieces which will help you along.

**brindyman** · 23-07-2009, 4:15pm

http://www.garyfonginc.com/ check that out specially the whaletail

**ABC** · 23-07-2009, 4:38pm

Definately, we've used an SB-600 through a shoot through white umbrella and it works fine.

**N*A*M** · 26-07-2009, 11:40am

+1 on SB600 and white shoot through
that's my quick go to set up

**ehor** · 27-07-2009, 2:01am

If you're going to shoot outdoors then I suggest a softbox.
I used one on Saturday and loved it, it was so much more efficient compared to when I shoot outside with a translucent umbrella.

Best $130 spent

**bigdazzler** · 27-07-2009, 8:43am

[QUOTE=ehor;360780]If you're going to shoot outdoors then I suggest a softbox./QUOTE]

I can absolutely vouch for that .. I was there and Eds light was beautifully soft. His results from the weekend are very very impressive.

**latino** · 27-07-2009, 2:51pm

Originally Posted by ehor

If you're going to shoot outdoors then I suggest a softbox.
I used one on Saturday and loved it, it was so much more efficient compared to when I shoot outside with a translucent umbrella.

Best $130 spent

Sweet how would this work indoors with a white background in normally lit bedroom?

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