Understanding High Speed Sync
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Understanding and using High Speed Sync for flash opens a whole new realm of lighting possibilities without the constraint of a maximum shutter speed with flash.
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A Coming Experiment - Blackmagic Design 6K / G2 Camera
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It’s time for me to step up my video game and I am hopeful that this latest camera will be more useable on a daily basis than my last purchase and provide more functionality than what I can get in video out of a still camera
Read MoreNeutral Density Filters for Video
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Cinematographers used neutral density filters for a very long time for a very simple reason. The ISO / ASA of the film stock was fixed, and the cameras had a stock shutter angle, leaving the only variable the iris. Still photographers call this the aperture. These requirements persist with video, so let’s learn how to address this with ND filters
Read MoreStrobes and Light Shapers - How Do You Choose?
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Choosing speed lights or strobes or light shapers should not be harder than it is, yet it is made challenging particularly given the amount of BS being shovelled around on these subjects. Avoid stepping in something lousy by checking out this article
Read MoreA Short Gripe on In Camera Exposure Compensation
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This time I share a gripe about how in camera exposure compensation has generally not kept up with current sensor dynamic range capability.
Read MoreUltra Wide or Fisheye?
/Hey readers, I hope that this post finds you all well. I received a question about a week ago from a photographer looking to expand her visioneering options and she asked my opinion about whether to add a fisheye lens or an ultra wide angle. The answer is not so cut and dried as you may think.
Read MoreUsing Continuous Lighting for Photography
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As we look at lighting options for photography, we are directed either to flash or continuous light. For years, flash has been the choice of professionals because of its controllability, output variability and power. As creatives embrace more video (you are out there, somewhere…) the consideration of using continuous lighting is increasing. This time we will look at options today for continuous lighting for photography.
Read MoreFall 2022 Adobe Updates
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Let’s take a quick look at what is new in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom Classic as announced at Adobe MAXX 2022
Read MoreWhy Use On Camera Flash?
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I saw a question from a user this week that I thought was pertinent. The user has heard over and over that on camera flash is “bad” but wanted to know when and if it made sense. I think that this is a great question so let’s take some time to think about this.
Read MoreDo I Need Full Frame?
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If there is one comment / question that never gets old is the one that goes along the lines of “should I go to a full frame sensor?” The real question routes to whether you are better suited to a 36mm x 24mm sensor the same as an old 35mm film frame over something smaller.
The answer is always, it depends.
Read MoreEmbracing Film
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It sure looks like a lot of photographers are including film photography as part of their engagement. For those of us who started in film, this is very interesting, at least it is for me. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of shooting film in the third decade of the 21st century.
Read MoreSpeedlights or Strobes?
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When do you know you need to step up your lighting from speedlights? What are the pros and cons of going to strobes? You’re in the right place because this is where you will find the answers!
Read MoreCan I Be Successful With Just One Lens?
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Can one lens cover most of what you shoot? It’s quite possible. Read along to get some ideas to consider.
Read MoreOnly One Softbox for Your Speedlight?
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Is there a single softbox to use with off camera flash that covers most all the bases? Yes, I believe that there is. Join me to learn more
Read MoreAll About Ring Flash
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Hello readers. This past week on the Make Batter Photos and Videos Podcast episode 164, Gordon and I talked about tools for macro photography. I shortly received a few requests for a deeper explanation of ring lights, and specifically ring flash so here we are.
Read MoreSlow Shutter Flash and Second Curtain Sync
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Flash with slow shutter speeds and with second curtain sync provides enormous creative potential. Join me to learn how this works.
Read MoreThe Return of APS-C : Is It All Just Hype?
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Is all the current hype about APS-C sensors justified or is it just around to get you to think that what you own and use needs to be replaced?
Read MoreI'm Not Dead Yet - The Call of the DSLR
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While the future of camera development is clearly in the mirrorless space, that doesn’t mean that the DSLR is no longer a valid tool for photography.
Read MoreUseful Tools for New Photographers
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As we become more involved in photography, we might be inclined to wander through camera stores, or read online articles and even <gasp> paper based periodicals that talk about gear. How do we know what is useful and what is not?
Read MoreBuying Your First Flash
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Hello neighbours. In this article, I’m going to invite you to invest your time learning why you want a flash, what it gives you and how to select the flash to own.
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