Drip Kit Samples and Settings 2
Update - March 15, 2013: These set-ups are very out-dated. I have just finished an Ebook - The Ultimate Guide to Water Drop Photography. The link to purchase is on my Facebook Page. It is very detailed from beginner to advanced.
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I am posting these sample drops and settings for new drip kit users. These are all done with The Time Machine and the The Drip Kit.
The settings for these are only a starting point. I have tried to recreate a certain drop and the flash lag may be different. Factors affecting these settings are the water level, the distance from valve to water in the tray, additives to the water, temperature of the water, etc., etc.
For these larger drop sizes, you'd better move the camera back - a lot of these are very tall and some are completely out of the frame. Larger drops produce a lot of stray drops, which sometimes result in some interesting effects. I do not get a lot of repetition with these larger drops using water - almost every drop is a different shape.
For these, I measured out 250 m. of water for the reservoir and made a line on the side to keep it at this point. There is a level indicator on the reservoir but it is not visible from the side. Distance from valve tip to water in the drip tray is 48 cm. The depth of water in the tray is 44 mm. I used plain water with some food colouring. Distance from camera lens to the drop is about 65 cm. Any variations in this is going to result in a different splash.
1. Interval - 95. Size - 65. Flash Lag - 265
2. Interval -100. Size - 65. Flash Lag - 265
3. Interval -100. Size - 65. Flash Lag - 265
4. Interval - 90. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 255
5. Interval - 45. Size - 75. Flash Lag - 260
6. Interval - 35. Size - 75. Flash Lag - 265
7. Interval - 35. Size - 75. Flash Lag - 250
8. Interval - 50. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 257
9. Interval - 60. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 265
10.Interval - 85. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 250
One thing to remember - the larger the drop - the shorter the interval time. These larger drops come down quickly and after they enter the water the rebounding spout comes up extremely fast. One of the unique aspects of this Drip Kit is the ability to make large drops.
I have not had a lot of luck with drops size 80 and over. They are completely wild!
The differences in lighting are a result of two flashes behind the red ones and with the blue splashes, I have one behind and one directly in front.
Drip Kit Samples and Settings 2
Update - March 15, 2013: These set-ups are very out-dated. I have just finished an Ebook - The Ultimate Guide to Water Drop Photography. The link to purchase is on my Facebook Page. It is very detailed from beginner to advanced.
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I am posting these sample drops and settings for new drip kit users. These are all done with The Time Machine and the The Drip Kit.
The settings for these are only a starting point. I have tried to recreate a certain drop and the flash lag may be different. Factors affecting these settings are the water level, the distance from valve to water in the tray, additives to the water, temperature of the water, etc., etc.
For these larger drop sizes, you'd better move the camera back - a lot of these are very tall and some are completely out of the frame. Larger drops produce a lot of stray drops, which sometimes result in some interesting effects. I do not get a lot of repetition with these larger drops using water - almost every drop is a different shape.
For these, I measured out 250 m. of water for the reservoir and made a line on the side to keep it at this point. There is a level indicator on the reservoir but it is not visible from the side. Distance from valve tip to water in the drip tray is 48 cm. The depth of water in the tray is 44 mm. I used plain water with some food colouring. Distance from camera lens to the drop is about 65 cm. Any variations in this is going to result in a different splash.
1. Interval - 95. Size - 65. Flash Lag - 265
2. Interval -100. Size - 65. Flash Lag - 265
3. Interval -100. Size - 65. Flash Lag - 265
4. Interval - 90. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 255
5. Interval - 45. Size - 75. Flash Lag - 260
6. Interval - 35. Size - 75. Flash Lag - 265
7. Interval - 35. Size - 75. Flash Lag - 250
8. Interval - 50. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 257
9. Interval - 60. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 265
10.Interval - 85. Size - 70. Flash Lag - 250
One thing to remember - the larger the drop - the shorter the interval time. These larger drops come down quickly and after they enter the water the rebounding spout comes up extremely fast. One of the unique aspects of this Drip Kit is the ability to make large drops.
I have not had a lot of luck with drops size 80 and over. They are completely wild!
The differences in lighting are a result of two flashes behind the red ones and with the blue splashes, I have one behind and one directly in front.