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86 inch PLM working distance
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Author:  Tom [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  86 inch PLM working distance

I recently bought a 86 inch soft silver PLM to use on location and have been getting some beautiful skin tones on Nikon. I wondered if there was any advice on optimum working distance from a subject? My practice with a softbox is to position it as close as possible to the subject, generally just out of frame. But given the nature of the PLM, is there such a thing as too close?

Author:  Luap [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 86 inch PLM working distance

Not really. But you'll have to dial the power down quite low.

Author:  Tom [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 86 inch PLM working distance

No problem with power, I'm using speedlights and an Elinchrom Quadra both of which will power down low enough. I did some work yesterday with the subject practically inside the PLM. This is a very interesting modifier.

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