johnnyjomp wrote:
BigIronCruiser wrote:
Choices I can think of include
- lower ISO > I am down to 100 already
- bigger modifier > trying to get away with not spending a ton of money. Have spent a lot recently on backgrounds, etc.
- more distance between light and subject > good suggestion
- feather the softbox > how???
- put an extra diffuser on (or in) the softbox > where can I get one?
- use some type of neutral density gel/diffuser over the strobe
> that would make it even more difficult for the camera to focus in low light. I guess I can set up the lighting, then turn the modeling lights way up for focusing and shooting.
Feathering is just a matter turning the softbox such that it's not pointed directly at the subject. This won't be a satisfactory solution in all cases, but it costs nothing to try.
Placing gels over the strobe will only affect focusing if you're depending primarly on the modelling light. Given that your shutter speed is probably around 1/200, room lights can usually be left on because they get overpowered by the strobe(s).