My Phottix Odin flash triggers just arrived, and oh, man, it’s like Christmas came early at my house. Finally a gear-maker has delivered all the features I’ve been wanting in a flash trigger for years! TTL Metering? – Check High Speed Sync? – Check Second Curtain Sync? – Check Manual Power Settings? – Check Multiple [...]
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Canon 320EX — Do You Need It?
Canon’s new 320EX flash is the first to feature a continuous LED light for shooting video. Sounds great, but will it still meet your needs up as a dedicated flash? Watch the video to learn why I have serious doubts about the 320EX as a flash for still photography.
Phottix Strato Flash Trigger – Now Even Better!
If you follow my product reviews at my photography training website, you probably know that the Phottix Strato has long been my favorite radio trigger for off-camera flash photography. (If you want to learn why, you can watch my video review of the Strato.) Well, the geniuses at Phottix have just improved on perfection by [...]
Rooftop Model Shoot – Minus Sunset
For the full gallery click here. (Requires Flash, sorry iPad users.) This was supposed to be a sunset shoot on a gorgeous rooftop of a high-rise downtown. We had the perfect angle to place the setting sun behind the models for dazzling backlight effect. Everybody ready? Lights, camera, action… Clouds. Oh well. I’m on a [...]
First Look: Cactus V5 Wireless Flash Trigger
I recently had the privilege of Beta testing the new Cactus V5 Duo Wireless Flash Trigger during its development phase. Now that the veil of secrecy has been lifted, I’m happy to report that this new trigger is a big leap forward over its predecessor, the V4, and it gives a good run for the [...]
Review: Phottix Strato Wireless Flash Trigger with TTL Pass-Through
Phottix sent me a pre-release set of these new triggers to test, and now that the product is on the market I can finally talk about it. I love this trigger. It’s got all the 2.4 GHz reliability of the Yongnuo RF-602 (previously my favorite in the low-budget trigger market), but with the added advantage [...]
Flash Photography Tips (video)
Gotta love YouTube for always coming up with a splash screen where I have a funny expression on my face. They must have a special filter that searches for those frames. If you’re interested, here is my course on Off-Camera Flash Photography.
Canon Flash Blinking Display: Mystery Solved
Every wonder why the display on your Canon Speedlite 580EX or 430EX flash is blinking at you? Ever want to throw it against the wall because you can’t get it to stop? Here’s the solution. Warning: It’s a bit of a rant.
Wireless Flash Triggers Compared
Here’s my breathless 10-minute rundown of all the current contenders for radio-triggering your off-camera flashes. This is an update of the information contained in my course, “How to Shoot Professional-Looking Headshots and Portraits on a Budget with Small Flashes.” This technology is changing fast, practically daily, so I’ll make periodic updates available as things evolve. [...]
Canon Speedlite 430EX vs. 430EX II – Which is Better?
You might think it’s always better to buy the latest model of any photographic equipment, but that’s not always true. For example, there is a good case to be made for the older Canon 430EX flash over the newer 430EX II. Why? Watch the video to find out which one is right for you.
