If you’re in the position of needing more light output than what the average Speedlite can provide but want the same compact dimensions, the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro is a likely option. This version is an upgrade to the original, with the same levels of output and improvements being focused on the build quality and
A Speedlite, or Speedlight, depending on your spelling preferences, is an essential piece of kit for both studio and runaround photographers. Each camera manufacturer has their own set of Speedlites, which seamlessly work with their own systems. On the Canon side of things, the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT brings radio transmission to the party, which means
It only seems a few years ago where quality flash units could only be trusted coming from the same brand as your camera manufacturer. While these units were highly efficient and built to last, their price points felt only justifiable to the serious enthusiast or professional. Now, the likes of the Godox Thinklite TTL Camera
Godox has become well known for offering very good quality flash units at a remarkably affordable price. This is why the introduction of the Godox AD200Pro Pocket Flash was so exciting. It offered studio-level light output in a compact design and at a price point which was not too far off what most would spend
Flash speedlites used to feel like quite the expensive proposition, but with the proliferation of cheap, third-party versions, the variety and range has become ever more accessible. If the latest top-end speedlites still feel very costly, then older models such as the Canon Speedlite 580EX II still have plenty of capabilities. The 580EX II has
If there is one area of photography that we need to master above others, it’s the lighting. The intricacies of lighting setups and how we control light for a certain scene is out of the scope of this article, but it’s enough to say that without any form of light, we would have completely blacked
Once you dive into the world of macro photography, it soon becomes apparent that quality lighting is needed. If you already own a bunch of flashes and light modifiers, unfortunately, these won’t cover the bases of adequately lighting the smallest of critters. Very small, concentrated areas of light are needed in this realm, which means
Are you planning to take your photography game to the next level? Be sure to invest in wireless products! One of the handiest and useful photography gadgets these days is a flash trigger. These little devices help you capture the most perfect and enduring shot without blurring or disrupting the camera quality. If you’re planning
Paul C. Buff Inc., a manufacturer of professional lighting products, has launched the LINK 800WS flash. It is a new portable plug-and-play LED flash unit that currently stands as the company’s most powerful and versatile lighting product ever. Paul C. Buff (PCB) designed the LINK 800WS flash to “link” its past products with the current
Firstly, to avoid confusion ExpoImaging are the guys behind all the photographic and drone accessories you see under the ExpoDisc, Rogue FlashBenders and FlatHat Labs brands. Today we will be looking into the ExpoImaging Rogue 3-in-1 Flash Grid Kit. This is essentially a 3-in-1 honeycomb grid setup which aids you in carefully sculpted and modifying
Any photographer, whether they are amateur or professional, knows the significance of light in photography. Without ideal lighting, the photos will not turn out perfect. But for the light to be just right, photographers use many additional pieces of equipment which help them shape or restrict light to get it exactly how they want. If
On-camera flash modifiers aren’t the most ideal way of lighting a subject, but sometimes you just simply don’t have the time or space to set up a light stand for off-camera flash. The Lastolite EzyBox Speed-Lite 2 is ideal for situations like wedding shoots where time is of the essence, so having a few ways
The Rogue FlashBender 2 range of light modifiers attaches to a flashgun to provide variations of light diffusion. The idea is to provide softer light than using direct flash and a different spread of light depending on which version you choose. Ideal scenarios would be for wedding and portrait photographers who need a quick setup
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II, the upgraded version of the 430EX, is one of the most popular camera flashes available. It comes with higher functionality, power, and style at a fair price and size. It aims at vibrant photography and lands in the middle of Canon’s range of Speedlites. The Canon 430 EX II Speedlite
The Gary Fong Lightsphere is a compact, light modifier designed to drop on top of your flash unit. The idea is that it will give you a more even spread of light than bare flash. The most common version of this type of light modifier is the Sto-Fen, which looks like a block of white
Any professional photographer knows that light is one of the most crucial factors when it comes to taking a good photo. Without light pointing at the subjects in the photograph at the right angles, the photo may well end up a failure. This is where a camera flash comes in handy too, but with so
It was not very long ago that if you wanted full compatibility between your flash and camera, you bought into a same brand flash unit. Problem is, same brand flash units are rather expensive. Now, in steps the likes of Yongnuo who on the surface can offer all the same facilities like TTL, but at
The Nikon SB-5000 is a top of the line Speedlight for Nikon digital SLRs and film SLRs. It uses i-TTL for exposure control and can be used off-camera singly or in groups of multiple flashes. While it is compatible on-camera with most of Nikon’s current offerings, it is truly at home on professional-level DSLRs and
