Thinking about getting one of these to assist further with night shots. Assuming as they are made by an actual credible photography company that they may be better than Rhino's offering. Anyone given them a go?
In reply to Post #1
Google - Andoer 96 led light
It's the exact same model as the Rhino beam but half the price.
Google - Andoer 96 led light
It's the exact same model as the Rhino beam but half the price.
In reply to Post #2
You can find them on ebay for half the price again
You can find them on ebay for half the price again
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Thanks for your replies lads. I am referring to a specific model made by 'Neewer' you know the same guys that make intervalometers etc just wondered if they were any good.
Thanks for your replies lads. I am referring to a specific model made by 'Neewer' you know the same guys that make intervalometers etc just wondered if they were any good.
In reply to Post #1
Just use a flash. Beams are supposed to be used for video and make pictures look washed out. If your camera doesn't have a flash or your struggling to focus - these not only make focusing easy but will also mean your pictures are 100x better
Just use a flash. Beams are supposed to be used for video and make pictures look washed out. If your camera doesn't have a flash or your struggling to focus - these not only make focusing easy but will also mean your pictures are 100x better
In reply to Post #4
Neewer and andoer seem to do the same stuff, and a lot of it can be found on ebay unbranded cheaper.
I'd agree with the previous poster, a flash is a better option.
Godox do some great flashes for little money (also do led lights)
You can even find certain godox flashes rebranded as neewer, pixapro hahnel.....
I wouldn't worry about brand names on cheap led lights
Neewer and andoer seem to do the same stuff, and a lot of it can be found on ebay unbranded cheaper.
I'd agree with the previous poster, a flash is a better option.
Godox do some great flashes for little money (also do led lights)
You can even find certain godox flashes rebranded as neewer, pixapro hahnel.....
I wouldn't worry about brand names on cheap led lights
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My night shots are not bad for the gear I use, (canon 550 and nifty fifty) but I'm going to (when I eventually catch one) mount my rhino beam on a tripod close to the fish and use that in conjunction with my built in camera flash. As I like my pics portrait and with a prime I'm quite far away from the camera so won't be washed out
My night shots are not bad for the gear I use, (canon 550 and nifty fifty) but I'm going to (when I eventually catch one) mount my rhino beam on a tripod close to the fish and use that in conjunction with my built in camera flash. As I like my pics portrait and with a prime I'm quite far away from the camera so won't be washed out
Not familiar with these Rhino beam type of things.
What do they do, do they light up the area so you can see to take a photo or do they do the job of a flash gun and give a burst of flash.
If it's the former does it give out enough light that a flash is not required
I know very little about photography
What do they do, do they light up the area so you can see to take a photo or do they do the job of a flash gun and give a burst of flash.
If it's the former does it give out enough light that a flash is not required
I know very little about photography
In reply to Post #3
Just bought one on eBay for 8 quid including postage from china.
Just bought one on eBay for 8 quid including postage from china.
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Have you got the item number?
Have you got the item number?
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152924247107
Search for Rhino Beam on youtube to learn more.
152924247107
Search for Rhino Beam on youtube to learn more.
In reply to Post #11
Cheers
Cheers
In reply to Post #8
It's basically a rectangle with loads of leds inside it. You can have it at varying brightness but it's just that. Basically the same as a led workman's light. Depends how close you are. I would say if you have a kit lense and take pics horizontally youl only need to be a couple of feet from the camera, so mounting it in the mount on top of the camera should be ok. Doubt it will be better then a normal flash though. What lense do you have and how do you take your pics?
It's basically a rectangle with loads of leds inside it. You can have it at varying brightness but it's just that. Basically the same as a led workman's light. Depends how close you are. I would say if you have a kit lense and take pics horizontally youl only need to be a couple of feet from the camera, so mounting it in the mount on top of the camera should be ok. Doubt it will be better then a normal flash though. What lense do you have and how do you take your pics?
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I normally get a mate to take a picture on my old G5 without problems.
Just wondering if I need one of these or trying to cure a problem that doesn't exist?
I normally get a mate to take a picture on my old G5 without problems.
Just wondering if I need one of these or trying to cure a problem that doesn't exist?
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Exactly mate. If your pics are good without it I wouldn't waste your money
Exactly mate. If your pics are good without it I wouldn't waste your money
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I have my Rhino Beam mounted on a bankstick near my dSLR on a tripod with a remote release - the dSLR setup with a 10 second delay timer and using the built in flash.
Whilst I wouldn't rely it on the Rhino Beam soley for light, it does give a nice bit of fill-in, stops red-eye, and throws plenty of light on the subject for manoeuvring the fish about in the dark.
I have my Rhino Beam mounted on a bankstick near my dSLR on a tripod with a remote release - the dSLR setup with a 10 second delay timer and using the built in flash.
Whilst I wouldn't rely it on the Rhino Beam soley for light, it does give a nice bit of fill-in, stops red-eye, and throws plenty of light on the subject for manoeuvring the fish about in the dark.
How are people using the light. Do you use it to light up the fish as well as using your camera flash or do you solely just use the the light it amits and no flash
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I have one on e bankstick at 18” off the ground aimed generally at me and another on a mini tripod aimed at the fish, one either side of the camera and use the inbuilt flash to add fill. They are the cheaper ones though about £8 off eBay
I have one on e bankstick at 18” off the ground aimed generally at me and another on a mini tripod aimed at the fish, one either side of the camera and use the inbuilt flash to add fill. They are the cheaper ones though about £8 off eBay
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So a total of four then?
So a total of four then?
I know I'm probably odd but I personally don't like the modern overlit washed-out night shots that try to look like daylight, prefer the atmosphere of the flash, I just stick my headtorch on the tripod facing me so I can see what i'm doing and helps the camera focus
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As stated 2, one either side of the camera, always with something behind the subject thick bush/foliage etc
They are variable as is the flash output ten minutes messing about to dial in the settings really is worth while in the long run
As stated 2, one either side of the camera, always with something behind the subject thick bush/foliage etc
They are variable as is the flash output ten minutes messing about to dial in the settings really is worth while in the long run
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I doubt a rhino beam type light would give you that look, you'd need 4 of them to even get close to the output of a popup flash. The floodlight aspect for unhooking, camera focussing/framing is the main benefit imo, and with the price on amazon with rechargeable battery its pretty good value really
I doubt a rhino beam type light would give you that look, you'd need 4 of them to even get close to the output of a popup flash. The floodlight aspect for unhooking, camera focussing/framing is the main benefit imo, and with the price on amazon with rechargeable battery its pretty good value really
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Oh right, might get one then
Mind you my RM bivvy light would probably do a similar job
Oh right, might get one then
Mind you my RM bivvy light would probably do a similar job
In reply to Post #23
Yes it would
These lights are around £15 Inc battery on amazon, so they're good value if you need a light. Also being bigger and less bright it's easier on the eye than a headtorch blasting at you
Yes it would
These lights are around £15 Inc battery on amazon, so they're good value if you need a light. Also being bigger and less bright it's easier on the eye than a headtorch blasting at you
I got a Chinese copy off eBay loads on there cheap as chips
So you have a Rhino beam mounted on a tripod and a friend takes a picture but there's a lot of glare on the fish, how do you get rid of that? Just turn down the brightness, use the yellow diffuser or something else?
Camera is a old Canon G5 and as I know nothing about cameras I set it to Auto.
Camera is a old Canon G5 and as I know nothing about cameras I set it to Auto.
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Not sure if it solves your problem but i put the the rhino beam on a storm rod and have it higher than camera angled down towards the fish, mine is on the white light about halfway.
Not sure if it solves your problem but i put the the rhino beam on a storm rod and have it higher than camera angled down towards the fish, mine is on the white light about halfway.
In reply to Post #27
I'll give it a go
Anyone tried the yellow filter, I'm not sure what it's for.
I'll give it a go
Anyone tried the yellow filter, I'm not sure what it's for.
In reply to Post #28
It's just a corrective filter to use with indoor lighting, no relevance for fishing shots other than a back cover
It's just a corrective filter to use with indoor lighting, no relevance for fishing shots other than a back cover
In reply to Post #29
Looks like all I need to do is turn down the brightness, that'll be try and error but to get me started how bright?
Only just enough so that the person taking the picture can see me and the fish and let the flash do the work or a bit brighter to help the flash out.
Told you I'm not a photographer
Looks like all I need to do is turn down the brightness, that'll be try and error but to get me started how bright?
Only just enough so that the person taking the picture can see me and the fish and let the flash do the work or a bit brighter to help the flash out.
Told you I'm not a photographer
In reply to Post #30
If your also using a flash move the led to the side, between square on and 45°, it'll still serve its purpose and if you have the head that side, and also turn your head towards it a bit it should give a nice highlight and a bit more contrast on the fish
It's worth having a practice in the garden, a wet 2L drinks bottle is smaller than what we want to catch but will show where you'll get glaring reflections
If your also using a flash move the led to the side, between square on and 45°, it'll still serve its purpose and if you have the head that side, and also turn your head towards it a bit it should give a nice highlight and a bit more contrast on the fish
It's worth having a practice in the garden, a wet 2L drinks bottle is smaller than what we want to catch but will show where you'll get glaring reflections
In reply to Post #31
Should I consider not using the flash?
Should I consider not using the flash?
In reply to Post #32
Try it and see mate, I'm not keen on it as the shots end up grainy through not having enough light, and colours look off to me. If I didn't have a load of lighting equipment anyway I could make it work with a couple of them
Try it and see mate, I'm not keen on it as the shots end up grainy through not having enough light, and colours look off to me. If I didn't have a load of lighting equipment anyway I could make it work with a couple of them
In reply to Post #33
Yes I think it's down to trying and seeing now but at least now I've got a few pointers
Thanks
Yes I think it's down to trying and seeing now but at least now I've got a few pointers
Thanks
Can anyone help at all? I use an iPhone 11 with front camera for daytime shots using a timer app that way I can see the photo I am taking. I am reasonable happy with these
I've got a rhino beam and a camera adaptor and have tried them at night time. The rhino sits just above the iPhone on the adaptor.
The shots come out bleached and far too bright and my face and hands look bright red. It is as if the beam is too bright but can't see that I can turn it down
any ideas?
Cheers
I've got a rhino beam and a camera adaptor and have tried them at night time. The rhino sits just above the iPhone on the adaptor.
The shots come out bleached and far too bright and my face and hands look bright red. It is as if the beam is too bright but can't see that I can turn it down
any ideas?
Cheers
In reply to Post #35
Is the background still dark?
If so, see if there is a camera setting for spot metering, this should see you and the fish looking decent but the background will now be very dark
Is the background still dark?
If so, see if there is a camera setting for spot metering, this should see you and the fish looking decent but the background will now be very dark
I'm using an iPhone front camera so limited settings. The bushes behind are all light
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Put it in portrait mode but front facing, I have the iPhone 11 Pro Max and I use the front camera for my self takes. Never had a problem and get brilliant pictures with it bud, I use the Trakker light but a bit further up away from my phone so it doesn't effect the photo and gets rods of all the shadows
Put it in portrait mode but front facing, I have the iPhone 11 Pro Max and I use the front camera for my self takes. Never had a problem and get brilliant pictures with it bud, I use the Trakker light but a bit further up away from my phone so it doesn't effect the photo and gets rods of all the shadows
Thanks I'll try that
How do you check that you are all in frame, do you have it a bit further away?
How do you check that you are all in frame, do you have it a bit further away?
Sorry just realised you said front camera. Do you use timer an just shoot one shot then?
In reply to Post #37
Try and get close to a thick background, and try not to have any sky in the shot. Also moving the light further away will help, having the distance between you and the light around triple the distance between you and the background
I just checked and I can change the metering modes on my huawei phone
Try and get close to a thick background, and try not to have any sky in the shot. Also moving the light further away will help, having the distance between you and the light around triple the distance between you and the background
I just checked and I can change the metering modes on my huawei phone
Thanks chaps
I'll give that a try
I'll give that a try
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