Canon has added another radio-triggered flash to its lineup. The Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT replaces the existing 430EX II, which did not feature triggering via radio technology. [Read more…]
Aperlite YH-700C Speedlite Flash Review
The Aperlite YH-700C is a much cheaper third-party alternative to the Canon 580EX II Speedlite. A Nikon version is also available, which is comparable to the Nikon SB-910. [Read more…]
Tric Develops Bluetooth Speedlight Triggers for the iPhone
Have you ever wanted to trigger a speedlight with your iPhone for some off-camera flash work? Well, if you have, Tric has a new bluetooth flash trigger that lets you mount a speedlight to the receiver’s hot shoe and trigger it when you take a photo with your iPhone. [Read more…]
Photography Bay Giveaway: Manfrotto Lumie Play LED Light
This week, Photography Bay has teamed up with Manfrotto to give away on of its new Lumie Play LED lights.
The Manfrotto Lumie Play is a compact LED light that will fit in any camera bag (or even your pocket) for easy access when you need to give your video or photos a little extra kick. The Lumie Play comes with a hot-shoe mount and is equipped with 1/4″ thread for attaching to a tripod or other support. It also includes a snap-fit filter mount and filters.
To enter for a chance to win this Manfrotto Lumie Play LED light, just leave a comment on this blog post and use the Rafflecopter widget below to confirm that you commented. You can earn additional entries by following or engaging with Photography Bay and Manfrotto on social media or by referring others to this giveaway. Due to the intricacies of international law regarding giveaways, this giveaway is open only to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older. [Read more…]
Profoto B2 250 AirTTL Off-Camera Flash Announced
Profoto unveiled this week its new B2 250 AirTTL Off-Camera flash system, which follows the popular B1 from last year. The compact B2 250 battery pack runs off a lithium ion battery. It can be purchased in a kit with one or two B2 250Ws flash heads. [Read more…]
How to Control Reflections on Glasses
Gavin Hoey for Adorama has a great little video on eliminating reflections on glasses when shooting portraits. It’s all in the light position and Gavin breaks down the simple process and then shows you how to add in new reflections for creative effect.
Check it out in the video below. [Read more…]
Basics of How to Use a C-Stand
The C-stand is a mainstay of photo and film sets. They are incredibly useful for a variety of different purposes, including as a stand for light modifiers and a plain old light stand. In the above video, Shane Hurlbut gives a useful introduction to the C-stand and how you should be using it.
[via Hurlblog]
Broncolor Siros Lighting Kit Review from Karl Taylor
Karl Taylor has put together a great series of videos reviewing the Broncolor Siros monolight kit. The above video is the fourth and final in the series in which he’s doing some flash duration and speed tests. The Broncolor Siros can deliver up to an impressive 1/8000s flash duration, which he shows off in the video.
Even if you’re not in the market for the Broncolor Siros, the series has plenty of lighting tips and techniques you can pick up on.
You can see the previous videos in the series below. [Read more…]
Flashpoint CoolVee7 Video Light Released
Adorama has announced the availability of the new Flashpoint CoolVee7, which is a 7-lamp fluorescent fixture with an included octabox. [Read more…]
Creative Flash Photography – New Book
Creative Flash Photography is a new book from photographer Tilo Gockel.
This book “shows you how to make magic by mastering the use of light. You will learn how to use speedlights to create amazing photographs in any lighting situation. Tilo uses 40 lighting workshops to teach his methods for producing impressive flash shots in portrait, fashion, macro, food, still life, and high-speed photography.”
Creative Flash Photography retails for $44.95; however, it is currently available for $31.32 on Amazon.com.
It is also available as a Kindle edition for $19.99 here on Amazon.com.
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