Honlphoto 1/4in Honeycomb Speed Grid, Portable Flashes
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Honlphoto 1/4" Honeycomb Speed Grid for Shoe Mount Portable Flashes

SKU: FAHSG14

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RICHARD T : Anyone know approximately how many stops this grid takes out?ROGER A : I just did a test with a Canon 550EX on manual, 1/4 power, about 4' from the meter: Got a reading on my flash meter of f16.4 without the Honl grid and a reading of f11.6 with the Honl so it looks like it drops about one stop. Hope this helps.SEAN M : Zero. It's not actually impeding the light, it is merely preventing spill-off. The spot of light will be small, but it will be just as powerful as the flash can provide.RONALD S : I wouldn't say it takes out any stops. It is meant to focus the light on a smaller area of your photo. It would only make it darker around the outside of the flashes focused area. I hope that helps.MONICO I : Richard, I don't think that the 1/4 grid (or any grid) takes out stops. At least not directly in front of the light. What it will do is control how light falls off your subject (how much background gets illuminated by your flash). I suppose that you could call the effect taking out stops of light as you move away from the center, but I don't usually measure this with a meter. Instead I work by feel (moving the light closer and powering down, moving the light further back and powering up, using the 1/8 grid instead, etc.) and make decisions about how it looks with my cameras LCD or (if I'm tethered) on my computer screen. I own several of these grids and I use them when I want to control my light. When I need to take a stop or two out of a light (at it's lowest setting) I use a neutral density gel over the flash head. I hope this helps.

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2011-09-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick on off

This is great if you already have speedlight accessories that use the velcro straps. Sure there are better grids but this one is easy on/off to swap modifiers. My only complaint is due to the shape it doesnt appear to hold on very tightly, in practice it is so light weight that it doesnt need to, so its not really an issue.

pcmofo

2011-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product, easy to use

Main use so far is to use as a back light. Used to stop shadows on back drop when shooting portraits. Also, used to high light hair and subject from back.

Mark

2010-03-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

incredible system

An entire system of affordable, compact, light modifiers. Essential for todays wireless flash systems and general use. Studio level light control on location...Get McNally's book and this system and it will change your life!

Vee

2010-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

How Did I Shoot Portraits Without This?

Used exclusively off camera for portraits and environmental portraits with Nikon SB800 and assorted other reflectors. Allows great control of light so only the necessary portions are lit. Easy to add drama, and easy to adjust.

MARK B.

2009-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

this ain't a waste of money

I was reluctant to "waste" money on the Honl honeycomb grids cause they are easy to DIY. But the diy's don't last very long and you have no consistency from one grid to the other... These grids are not a waste of money.

Dan

2009-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for studio portraits.

It is a device for controlling an area of light, say behind a subject in a portrait--which is how I use it. Its effective and therefore useful to own for anyone shooting studio portraits. I attached mine to Nikon Sb-600 or SB-800 speedlights.

Lamar

2009-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

SWEET!!!! Strobists will love this!

I use this on my SB-800 to get some great, dramatic lighting. Its sturdy and doesn't take up much room in my camera bag.

CAROLE J.

2008-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

A good idea that needs refinement

The product is useful when a spot light is needed. Unfortunately its design makes it rather cumbersome to install as it requires a pricey Velcro strap that must be purchased separately. The overall design is somewhat unprofessional in appearance.

James W.

About Honlphoto 1/4in Honeycomb Speed Grid, Portable Flashes

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SWEET!!!! Strobists will love this!

By CAROLE J.

I use this on my SB-800 to get some great, dramatic lighting. Its sturdy and doesn't take up much room in my camera bag.

Quick on off

By pcmofo

This is great if you already have speedlight accessories that use the velcro straps. Sure there are better grids but this one is easy on/off to swap modifiers. My only complaint is due to the shape it doesnt appear to hold on very tightly, in practice it is so light weight that it doesnt need to, so its not really an issue.

The 1/4 Speed Grid has a 1/4" honeycomb cell size to effectively narrow the beamof light from your portable flash unit, producing a small circle of light on your subject. Fits most any shoe mount and most handle mount portable strobes, including Canon 420 though 580 and Nikon SB24 though SB800.

Attaches quickly and easily to Honlon's Speed Strap mounting system (not included, sold separately).

Usable honeycomb area is 3.5" x 2.25" (appr. 89mm x 58mm)- simply measure the front outside dimensions of your flash lens to assure fit. Rugged ABS/polycarbonate construction. Patent pending design.

Required item: HonlPhoto Speed Strap

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