Editor’s Note: Creating the Photograph is a new series that we’re starting where we interview photographers all about the photo that they shot and talk to them about how it was achieved. The results are some knowledge passed onto you. Want to be featured? Email chrisgampat[at]thephoblographer[dot]com
We’re doing this series twice this week because we missed last week. Sorry folks! Anyway, there are some photos that are a heck of a lot more clever than we ever thought. Then when we find out how they were done, we say to ourselves, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Upon searching for the word, “Strobist” on 500px, I came across Stéphane Pironon’s “Weightlessness.” The image looked so simple but I couldn’t totally figure out how it was done. He did this photo when he was a member of the Strobi team, Stéphane is quite a photographer himself and has some excellent fashion work along with other photographs.
Here’s his story. And if you’re interested check out more in our Creating the Photograph series.
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Yongnuo has released the YN-622N transceivers for Nikon–which are designed to be the most affordable triggers with full TTL integration that you can get. They’re available at nearly half the price of PocketWizard Plus X triggers, have full TTL integration, and can do other tricks like high speed sync. Other features include 7 different channels of communication and a range of 100 meter.
These triggers have been available for Canon for a while, and many users still say that for the price point, they’re not too shabby. The Yongnuo brand triggers are often pretty well made for the price, reliable, and intuitive in their interface. And when you consider the feature-set, they’re really tough to turn down.
Via SLR Lounge
Editor’s Note: Creating the Photograph is a new series that we’re starting where we interview photographers all about the photo that they shot and talk to them about how it was achieved. The results are some knowledge passed onto you. Want to be featured? Email chrisgampat[at]thephoblographer[dot]com
Some photos have such a beautiful and simple look to them, but most people have absolutely no idea how they were lit. Upon searching for, “Strobist” on 500PX, I came across the work of László Nagy. He curates loads of awesome photos on his Tumblr, and is also a hobbyist photographer–these two combine to give him quite the eye for details. The way he created the photo above is quite simple in one way but that also utilizes a trick that many of us sometimes forget.
Here’s his story. And if you’re interested check out more in our Creating the Photograph series.
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At the beginning of the month, PocketWizard announced their new Plus X radio triggers. The transceivers, which I wrongfully believed to be a replacement to the Plus III transceivers, are actually a budget level version of the radios targeted towards a totally different crowd. Upon their release, commentors on Strobist called the company out–citing that they were late to the game and that Yongnuo and Phottix both have totally gobbled up the budget level radio users. Additionally, they claimed that the reliability of these Chinese-made transmitters is equal to that of PocketWizard at a much more affordable price.
Since we’ve received the units, we’ve been testing them multiple times a day. So how do they stand up to the criticisms?
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According to Lighting Rumours, a new flash has come out to challenge that of the Yongnuo line. Triopo recently announced the TR-981N and TR-981C for Nikon and Canon. The units have i-TTL or E-TTL control, manual adjustment and built-in optical slave cells. Beyond that though, they also sport HSS: which is awesome when you want to get a monolight look or overpower the sun. But that still means that Yongnuo has the advantage with their built in radio system.
The TR-981 features an LCD control panel on the back which is used to adjust settings: much like many other modern day flashes. It also has a PC sync port and a high voltage external power socket. According the manufacturer, the recycle time at full power is 2.9 seconds on new AAs, or 4–5 seconds with older batteries.
Right now, the Triopo TR-981C and TR-981N currently are available for purchase at $153 on eBay. The Triopo flashes are $20 cheaper than the YN-568EX–their main competition.
Gad zooks Batman! Canon is no longer the only manufacturer with radio transmission in their flashes. Now, Yongnuo can do it too! Today the company has announced their Yn 560-III, which is the upgrade to their YN-560 II. To trigger the flash, you’ll need to use either the RF-603 or RF-602 transmitters; which is weird because neither of the two work with their according receivers. The company is touting that the flashes can be triggered from as far away as 100 meters.
Head past the break for more details.
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