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Watch 2 Different Takes on an Outdoor Scene with Ambient and Flash Lighting

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Yesterday, I shared a video from Profoto that discussed the benefits of high speed sync when shooting in high ambient light outdoors. In this video from Profoto, we get another look at the differences between shooting with ambient light only and adding layers of light using TTL lighting outdoors mixed with available ambient lighting.

Again, the video highlight’s Profoto’s high end AirTTL system using B2 and B1 lights but the same high speed sync can be achieved with smaller and more affordable speedlights from the likes of Canon and Nikon, or even cheaper third-party speedlights.

 

Canon’s New Speedlite 430EX III-RT Works as a Master Unit in RT Mode

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After the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT was announced earlier this week, Canon USA revised its press release to note that the flash will work as a Master or Slave unit when using the RT (radio transmitter) mode. In optical mode, it is limited to serving as a Slave unit.

What this means is that you can build out a Canon Speedlite system with just the 430EX III-RT units and no need to buy the more expensive 600EX-RT or ST-E3-RT to serve as the Master controller for your other 430EX III-RT units.

The Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT retails for $299.99 and is expected to ship in September 2015. More details here at B&H Photo.

Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger for Nikon Now Available

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Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger for Nikon

The Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger for Nikon is a 4-channel, 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver set that allows you to shoot at max shutter speeds up to 1/8000s in conjunction with Nikon’s TTL system.

Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger Key Features

  • TTL flash trigger with EV adjustments (+/- 3 stops in 1/3 stops)
  • Quick-change buttons and Backlit LCD to adjust EV level, mode, and channel
  • High Speed Sync mode – 1/8000s
  • Second Curtain Sync mode
  • Wired and wireless shutter release functions
  • 100 meter range
  • Compatible with other Phottix flash triggers

The Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger for Nikon is available in the Phottix online store and should be available soon here at Adorama.