Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Metz announced Sony versions of the Mecablitz 44 AF-1 and 52 AF-1 speedlights for Sony’s Multi Interface hot shoe. The two new models come equipped with updated feet and no longer require the use of an adapter to work on recent Sony cameras.
The Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital flash runs $199.99. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The Metz Mecabliz 52 AF-1 digital flash runs $299.99. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
In the midst of Photokina 2014, Phottix announced the Indra500 TTL, which is a 500w/s studio light with TTL compatibility for Canon and Nikon thanks to a built-in Phottix Odin TTL trigger. [Read more…]
Among the many announcements at Photokina 2014, the Phottix Odin II TTL flash trigger, which overhauls the control system and user interface for faster and easier use. [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo has announced a massive new lighting roller bag, the Production Manager 40.
It is designed to safely transport a large amount of lighting equipment, including room for multiple flash heads, power packs, monoblocks, softboxes, and light-stands. It also features a spacious gusseted front pocket that fits reflectors, umbrellas, cables and more. [Read more…]
Metz has released the Mecablitz 64 AF-1 is a new TTL speedlight available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax cameras. The Mecablitz 64 AF-1 can operate as a master or slave flash. It features a guide number of 64 at ISO 100. [Read more…]
In addition to support for Canon TTL systems, Profoto has announced a new Air Remote TTL-N transmitter for using the Nikon i-TTL system with Profoto B1 Air lights. [Read more…]
The new Flashpoint RoveLight is a 600w/s monolight with onboard power. It features a 22-step range adjustment from full power down to 1/128th power. It can be controlled on the rear panel of the light or via an included wireless controller. [Read more…]
PocketWizard has announced an update to its ControlTL firmware for the Canon and Nikon versions of its MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios.
Firmware version 3.700 for Nikon includes compatibility with the recently released D810, D610, D4S and other Nikon cameras. Additionally, firmware version 6.700 for Canon now provides TTL compatibility with the Canon 1D X, 6D and T4i as well as other recently released Canon cameras.
More details and download instructions are available here on PocketWizard’s website.
In the above video, photographer Mark Cleghorn walks us through several of the uses of Lastolite’s 8-in-1 Umbrella.
Mark uses a pair of speedlights with the umbrella, as well as an Elinchrom Ranger Quadra kit for background lighting on location.
Here’s a list of the eight configurations possible with the Lastolite 8-in-1:
The Lastolite 8-in-1 Umbrella runs $129.99. You can find it here at B&H Photo.
Elinchrom has announced two new ELC PRO HD compact flash heads available as 500Ws or 1000Ws models.
They feature three new shooting modes: [Read more…]