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Review: Phottix Strato II Wireless Flash Triggers
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I think we can all agree that Pocket Wizards are the most popular wireless flash triggering system on the market today. I think we all can also agree that they are the most expensive wireless flash triggering system on the market today. Lucky for all of us non-millionaires, many companies have rose up to challenge Pocket Wizard for people’s business in this arena.
One of those companies is Phottix with their hot shoe wireless flash system they’ve dubbed the Strato II
GServo’s Favorite Items from 2011
With 2011 almost over I’m looking back on an interesting year for my photography. I developed some new favorite gear. Out of everything though there some gear that positively altered my photography or gave me gear lust. I bought a few of these items.
The Photogenic SB2432: Best Speedlite Softbox Ever?
The Cardinal Rule of photography is that boredom leads to creativity. The other day while bored in my room, I started playing around with the Photogenic SB2432 softbox. It’s an awesome light modifier being 24 x 32″. Then I tried to figure out how I could get a speedlite in there for extra portability. After some very quick experimentation, the result is something delivers security to your flash and softbox while delivers some really amazing light output.
So how did I do it?
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5 Essential Upgrades for the Modern Wedding Photographer
Have you ever been to a wedding, looked at the photographer, and thought to yourself, “What the hell is he thinking?” Judge Joe Brown has, and so have some of our readers. Even if you’re forced into shooting the wedding, you should consider a couple of modern upgrades. This post was inspired by my recent trip to a wedding where the photographer used a Nikon D700, 18-200mm lens, and an SB-900 on a flash bracket plus two White Lightning strobes in umbrellas. And the photos? As a former wedding photographer I’m going to come straight out and say that I don’t believe that my friend got her money’s worth.
Here are some major upgrades that won’t break the bank (especially with what you’ll be getting back in monetary return.)
Review: Phottix Odin TTL Wireless Radio Triggers for Canon DSLRs
Previously, we did a hands on review of the Phottix Odin TTL Radio Triggers. After shooting different portrait sessions and two trade shows with the units, I’ve learned them backwards and front. Being marketed on the internet as a more user friendly option to Pocket Wizards but at a more affordable price, do the Odins really have what it takes to earn a place in your camera bag?
Hands On: Phottix Odin TTL Wireless Triggers for Canon EOS (Test at New York Comic Con 2011)
I’ve had the Phottix Odin Wireless TTL Triggers for less than a week now, but they’ve quickly turned into something that I need to have in my camera bag with me at almost all times. Recently, they saw lots of action during my visit to New York City Comic Con 2011. So how have they held up so far? And are they better than the Canon wireless flash system?
