A flash can be one of the most important accessories you own and, when used properly, gives your shots a more professional appearance. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the right flash for your DSLR: Rotation: A flash that attaches to your camera’s hot shoe needs the ability to rotate and
One of our projects during last week's shoot here in Croton-on-Hudson (as part of the Hudson River Photography Workshops) was to master wireless, daylight fill-flash. Meaning: taking a flash picture that does not look like a flash picture. On the left you see a simple flash set-up: One flash on a stand, triggered by a PocketWizard, bounced into an small umbrella - which softens the light from...
Yes, Annie does look a little waxy in this photo, as does Fidel. I am sure you know why :-) Anyway, the top photo illustrates one of my photo philosophies: Take the darn flash off the camera! Here I am using a flash bracket and a coil cord. With that set up, I can place the flash above the lens for both vertical and horizontal pictures, so that the shadow from the flash falls behind the subject, a...
Second generation of the award-winning Corsair Flash Padlock drive features 256-bit AES encryption and a rugged rubber enclosure FREMONT, California, February 18, 2010 — Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the availability of its new Flash Padlock 2 secure USB flash drive. This unique USB flash drive is very
Last week, we looked at the Orbis and Ray Flash, which pretty much compete head-to-head in the ring flash adapter arena. This week, we take a closer look at the AlienBees ABR800. Although it is a ringlight with a self-contained studio monobloc flash, it is priced in the neighbor of the other two units -- especially when you consider a standalone flash is not needed to make it work. __________ The ...
JP Distribution is pleased to announce a new RF Flash Trigger from award-winning manufacturer Lastolite. With a range of 10 metres, the new battery operated (2 x AAA) RF Flash Trigger from Lastolite can be used with battery operated flash guns and studio flash systems. Simply attach the transmitter to the hotshoe on the camera, and
I've been trying to write about bounce flash at weddings for about an hour now. The problem with explaining bounce flash is that it seems simple at first (just point the flash over your shoulder!) but then there's a snag... a situation where that doesn't quite work. So, you talk ...
