Rogue Grid Gels - Circular Lighting Filters for Rogue Grid - Printed for Easy Identification - 20 Gel Colors - Also Compatible with Round Flash Head Magnetic Light Modifiers (not included)
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To Klee's response, I'd like to add: There are five different types of correction filters available: br>Full CTO (6500K to 3200K) 1 f/stop lossbr>1/2 CTO (6500K to 3800K) 1/2 f/stop lossbr>1/4 CTO (6500K to 4600K) 1/2 f/stop lossbr>Plus Green (cc30 Green) 1/2 f/stop lossbr>Heavy Frost Diffusion 2 f/stop lossbr>Heavy Frost Diffusion 2 f/stop lossbr
Gels are used to manipulate the color temperature of a single light source, whereas changing the light temperature at the camera level or during the post-processing WB stage affects the entire scene. Warming flash, for example, is a common use of a warming gel to bring the flash's light temperature closer to that of warm ambient light.
Because the 600 has a built-in gel holder, it should fit, but the filter bending around the flash is a concern. You can simply cut the extended length of the gel if it causes a problem. (Only cut it if you're not going to use it on another flash.) BR.
I haven't done it myself, but I don't see why you couldn't. Use simple rubber bands to keep the gels in place if at all possible.
Selected User Reviews For Rogue Grid Gels - Circular Lighting Filters for Rogue Grid - Printed for Easy Identification - 20 Gel Colors - Also Compatible with Round Flash Head Magnetic Light Modifiers (not included)
I just got these (early) and have been having a lot of fun with color correction and just being creative. Between each of the gels is a gel-sized piece of paper. The small case is fine and thin, so packing it away won't be a problem. br>br>All of the gels are labeled; if you're shooting in the dark, you'll probably want to bring a light with you to see the labeling better, but even the light from the back of my camera's LCD was enough for me. The color correction set is grouped together, making it simple to locate the correct one. Colors appear to be accurate as well with the color correction gels. br>br>The rubber band is pleasant to the touch and does not appear to be cheap. It reminds me of the wristbands that people wear to support different charities. It has tabs on both sides, which you can lift up to fit the gel tab in after it's been turned on by the flash. Finally, there are a variety of gels and prices to choose from. Because these are labeled, I'm glad I went with them. It also provides you with the f-word. Each gel has a stop loss function, which is beneficial. They present you with a trii-shaped object. Due to the heat emitted by a speedlite, the color correction gels should be arcing over your flash rather than laying flat.
When I first saw these gels, my first thought was, "Wow, they're expensive!"br>br>But after receiving them, I realized what you get. You'll receive pre-cut, pre-sized, and measured gels of excellent quality. They're also labeled, so you can tell what kind of cut you're getting. Cut is the same as 1/2, 1/2, 3/4, and so on. The most widely used; The color orange is most likely ar gel, hence the name CTO (Color Temperature Orange). When you have an extra yellow lightbulb and want all of your lights to reflect the same color temperature, this is the setting to use. It may appear difficult at first, but once you get started, it becomes second nature. I bought these gels about a year ago, and I'm not going to lie. I'm pretty sure I've used them. They're always good to have and use just in case, so I keep them in my bag. I don't use it very often, but you never know with the way things are going.
First and foremost, I'd like to express my satisfaction with this product; the documentation is adequate, and the filters function as intended. The filters are well-sized and fit even on my larger flashes or those with zoom adapters on a physical level. The band can also be moved closer or farther away from the flash head thanks to the relatively long side tabs. If I were only going to use this on one set of flashes, I'd probably cut them to fit the width of the flash head better, so that accessories that fit directly onto the flash could still be used. I've left them large because I use them on a variety of flashes and only use them with accessories that don't mount flush on the head (e. g. , reflectors). (e. g. , a softbox or an umbrella) br>br>The filters appear to be of good quality and are packaged with paper between them (apparently as part of the manufacturing process). They can be crimped or scratched relatively easily, as with any film type filter, so caution is advised, as I'm sure rough use would render them unusable quickly. The attachment bands appear to work well for me, though I suspect they might not fit snugly enough if your flash is particularly small. In theory, any rubber band could be used, but the thickness of these assures me that they won't break easily, and the tabs to help lift the sides to insert/remove the filters are useful. br>br>The instructions are brief but adequate, and the color correction filters' reference cards serve as a handy reference for the lighting conditions they are intended to address. The color filters don't give much information, but they do list the colors, so I think it's clear what the filters are and how you'd use them from these two sources. The filters are also labeled with their name, the amount of light lost, and (for color corrections) an icon indicating the situation to which they apply. br>br>The pouch in which they are packaged is reasonable. It will undoubtedly keep them together, but I am concerned that they may be damaged (folded, etc. ) and would prefer a hard case. The reference cards included stiffen the pouch, so keeping them in (regardless of your need) may be beneficial. br>br>These meet my expectations in general, but this kit is only for a single flash. I supplemented it with the color correction kit (which comes with three bands and three of each color filter), and now I have essentially everything I require.
The Roguegrid can be finicky and unforgiving at times. This gel is fantastic. The Roguegrid can be finicky and difficult to set up at times, but when it comes to gels, it outperforms the competition by a long shot. Those little square gels with the tabs on the side, as well as the rubberized elastic band that you have to stretch around your flash's head. You're aware of the ones I'm referring to. To get them on your flash and start working with them, you'll need three free hands and a telekinesis degree. Those aren't the ones I'm talking about. These are very easy to fit into the grid. Multiple gels can be stacked on top of each other with little extra effort, and because the gel completely fills the light source, there's no risk of multiple shades leaking into the flash's light output if the head is slightly larger than the gel or the wind is blowing around. The gels are clearly labeled, and they come in a convenient little pouch with dividers that takes up very little space in my bag.