Check out the above video, which uses some lighting magic to make our photographic brains hurt. After you’ve watched it, can you explain why this illusion occurs? Leave a comment below.
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Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan
Check out the above video, which uses some lighting magic to make our photographic brains hurt. After you’ve watched it, can you explain why this illusion occurs? Leave a comment below.
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By Eric Reagan
Smith-Victor has put together several new photo and video kit lighting options that include both flash and continuous output lights.
The new kits are based on Smith-Victor’s Flash 110i, FlashLite Monolight and Quartz Halogen series. Look for these and other lighting kits from Smith-Victor here at B&H Photo.
Below, you will find a short rundown of each of the new kits, as described by Smith-Victor. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
I’ve been more seriously into off-camera lighting for a couple of years now. However, it was only a few months ago that I picked up a TTL flash-sync cable for my Canon kit.
Prior to this $30 purchase, the majority of my off-camera lighting had been done manually, which is perfectly fine and nearly limitless in creativity. But it never hurts to add another arrow to your photographic quiver though. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The Flashpoint II Model 320M is an AC/DC-powered 150 watt-second monolight that comes with a portable battery pack for only $200. I bought one of these about 9 months ago to use as a portable light kit. And, for $200, I couldn’t be happier with it. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Check out this $56 Coleman LED lantern kit, which breaks down into 4 separate LED lights with rechargeable batteries.
Of course, Coleman designed this as a camping accessory; however, it looks like it could work well as a compact remote light setup for video. Obviously, it’s not for everyone, but if you are looking for a DIY light kit for your budget videos, this might fit the bill.
Check out the video below where the guys from Cameratown give it a go. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The makers of the ColorRight white balance tool are launching a new speedlight modifier, the FlashRight. This new modifier uses ColorRight’s “Dome Technology” to diffuse the light in a direction manner. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
ExpoImaging has launched a new stackable grid for use in conjunction with speedlights. The Rogue Grid offers 25-degree and 45-degree grids, which will further stack to add a 16-degree grid for a 3-in-1 design.
The Rogue Grid carries a retail price tag of $49.95 and should be available soon at B&H Photo and Adorama.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Photogenic has announced a new model for its PL-series monolights. The PL625DR offers a 6-stop output ranging from 7.8Ws up to 250Ws. The new monolight has a t.5 flash duration of 1/2000s at full power.
Additionally, the PL625DR’s Guide Number is 130 at full power with the PL7R reflector. It also comes with built-in PocketWizard receiver and is compatible with Photogenic’s PLIRC-2 Infrared Remote Control & PLICB-1 Multi Unit Control Center. Other creature comforts include auto flash dump, optical slave cell, fan cooling, built-in surge protection and a dimmable modeling light.
No word on t.1 flash duration times, price or availability yet.
The full press release and provided spec sheet is below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Ahead of CES last week, PocketWizard finally launched the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon DSLRs. I’ve gotten a couple of emails asking about these, so yes, they should start shipping any day now. I got to play around with them a little at a pre-CES event and I can assure you they are working well with Nikon DSLRs.
Keep tabs on the stock updates at B&H (MiniTT1 and FlexTT5).
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The Bower SFD926 TTL flash is a hot shoe flash that is available for just about every DSLR on the market now. At around $100, the SFD926 is an affordable alternative to the more expensive hot shoe flashes from Canon, Nikon and the likes.
The feature set is also rather impressive for a flash in this price range. The SFD926 will operate as a normal TTL flash, which means that your camera can communicate directly with the flash to provide commands for the correct amount of flash output needed for a proper exposure. Additionally, the SFD926 can be operated in manual mode with adjustments from full power down to 1/16 power (i.e., a 5-stop power range).
The SFD926 has an optical slave, which makes it an attractive option for the strobist-on-a-budget crowd who want to shoot in full manual across the power range. [Read more…]