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Yongnuo Introduces Improved Flash Models YN560-II And YN468-II
The new Yongnuo flashes YN560-II and YN468-II
Yongnuo, Hong Kong based manufacturer of accessory flashes, has introduced two new feature-packed models to their lineup of affordable speedlights. The YN560-II, an update to the very popular YN560 model, gains an LCD panel and stroboscopic mode, while the YN468-II comes with improved buttons and is now also available for Nikon cameras. Read more after the jump.
Review: OCF Gear TTL Cords (Canon and Nikon)
In today’s high technology photo world, I often state on this site that we sometimes need to return to basics. After reviewing the very excellent Phottix Odin TTL triggers and Vello’s Freewave Fusion wireless triggers, I contacted Syl Arena about his very own OCF Gear TTL cords that he developed by himself.
Syl was kind enough to send them to me in both Canon and Nikon and over the past couple of months, I’ve had the pleasure of testing them out during other different reviews. So can they really outdo today’s complicated wireless radio triggers?
Review: Rokinon D900AFZ-OP Flash (Four Thirds/Micro Four Thirds)
The Rokinon D900AFZ-OP is a TTL flash designed for budget level users that don’t want the hassle of having to figure out calculations in terms of flash output, exposure, etc. The one I tested was designed for Four Thirds cameras, but the TTL algorithms translate right over the Micro Four Thirds language (and therefore, both Panasonic and Olympus.)
Read one to see why this flash was recently chosen in our best budget flash post.
The Best Budget Off-Camera Flashes and Constant Lights
Many people are already intimidated enough by off-camera lighting that isn’t ambient or natural. But the truth of the matter is that you really don’t have to be if you’re willing to experiment a bit, analyze your mistakes and then re-evaluate your approach. In no time, you can actually learn to master the flash quite well. Then there is the issue of cost: which can be settled quite easily.
Here is a list of some of the best flashes, monolights and constant lights from a guy that has experimented and own three different camera systems and has played with lots of different lighting units. Note that all units named in this round up have been tested by me.
What’s In My Bag: The Katie Moore Edition
I’ve been taking photos for many years now, but held out on getting a DSLR until just a couple years ago. Since then I have gotten the chance to shoot on a regular basis and started keeping up with sites such as this one, and thus have added some much needed gear to my camera bag. That said, I don’t do any studio shooting so my list is still pretty basic. The majority of my photography work is carried out while traveling or photojournalistic in nature so I tend to prefer to pack light (although not light enough that I am missing something I wish I had brought along). So, what equipment have I managed to accumulate?
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Knowing Natural Light: Photographing Weddings
Bride and Veil
Natural light photographers have become wildly popular in the past several years. Many photographers actually market themselves purely as natural light photographers. There’s a good reason for this: natural light can create some of the most beautiful images that you’ve ever seen. Using natural light whenever possible is a no-brainer to give your images that beautiful, natural, dreamy quality that is synonymous with Weddings. However, there is more to it than just not using lights. People who have mastered natural light photography did more than just not use lights while shooting. You must really learn and understand how light behaves, reacts, and interacts with your subjects.
Click on through to view some tips to start you off down the right path for shooting weddings using natural light.
