Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Smith-Victor KSBQ-2600 1100W Pro Soft Box 3-Light Kit w/Accent Light
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…]
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…]
Photoshop World is coming to Vegas for the seventh straight year on September 7-9, 2011. [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
This video from PhotoShelter shows off what goes into the cool photos from Threadless Tees. If you are into off-camera lighting, you’ll dig this behind the scenes look. Check it out below. [Read more…]
Westcott had a regular photographer’s playground set up at Photoshop World last week. Even though it had just announced the TD6 Spiderlite and new 7′ Parabolic umbrellas, there were plenty to be seen and put through the paces on the expo floor between the great classes at PSW.
One of the cool things that Westcott does for the attending photographers is set up several shooting stations with lights and live models to give everything a good run for your money. [Read more…]
Westcott has announced that its Spiderlite TD6 and 7′ Parabolic Umbrella are now available. [Read more…]
Have you ever looked at those buttons on the back of your flash and wondered what exactly that they do? What about understanding flash exposure compensation? Or, high speed sync? Want to dim the sun?
The Speedliter’s Handbook is a killer resource from Syl Arena that is primarily for Canon DSLR shooters who want to integrate Canon Speedlites into their repertoire. That said, photographers using any other brand of gear will get their money’s worth out of this book. [Read more…]
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…]