But that doesn't necessarily mean it's a great idea. A DIY cautionary tale, inside. Read more...
Friday, June 28, 2013
Frio v2.0
Just a quick heads-up that the frio double-locking cold shoe, which I consider to be the safest way to mount your speedlight to your swivel adapter, just got an upgrade: the female socket on the bottom (shown here) is now ¼" to 3/8" adaptable. This should make some of you Euro folks happy, as 3/8" is more of a standard there. They are shipping now.Also,...
Monday, June 24, 2013
On Assignment: Speedlights, Sync and Sun
It's a bit of a leap of faith, the first time you head out on an assignment with just an X100s and a couple speedlights. (Ask Zack.) And truth be told, I had a DSLR and a couple lenses with me as backup, just in case. But I never brought them out. And with the crazy sync speeds offered by the X100s, a pair of speedlights is all you really need to do...
Friday, June 21, 2013
The Google Reader Apocalypse is Upon Us. Here's How to Migrate.
Despite much weeping and gnashing of teeth in the online world, Google is unceremoniously killing what many consider to be the best RSS reader on the planet. If you are one of the 300,000+ readers who access Strobist through Google Reader, here are three good choices to keep the party rolling. Read more...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
In Camera Veritas
Show of hands, who knew that the cameras we use every day are named after a room? The latin word for room is camera, which makes sense when you realize the first objects for recording light were cameras obscura.And in this case instead of the room being the camera, the camera is in fact the light modifier. Read more...
Monday, June 17, 2013
Wisata Bunga Cihideung Lembang Bandung
Wisata Bunga Cihideung Lembang Bandung tag:[gambar bunga ros][kebun bunga][gambar taman bunga][gambar bunga teratai][bunga kenanga][bunga rosella][bunga kertas][bunga cempaka][bunga sempurna][bunga dahlia][gambar-gambar bunga][bunga kecubung][bunga raflesia][bunga krisan][bunga bangkai][nama nama bunga][bunga sepatu][bunga edelweis][bunga bakung][anggrek][bunga...
Friday, June 14, 2013
How to Keep Your Old Flash from Exploding
Have a flash that's been sitting, unused, for a long time? Or did you buy a used flash with an unknown history? Turn it on the wrong way and you may be in for a bit of a surprise.Doesn't matter if it is a speedlight, an Alien Bee mono, a Profoto pack-and-head or whatever. Keep reading for a nifty little tidbit of info that may help you avoid seeing...
Monday, June 10, 2013
On Assignment: Dahlia Flute Duo
Whenever possible, I scout not only location but also time of day when planning an outdoor shoot. Especially if that shoot is in the evening.When does the sun set? Where does the sun set? When is golden light? Where will it come from?So in this case, the I knew the ideal pop of tree-filtered backlight would happen at about 7:22pm. And at that time...
Thursday, June 6, 2013
5 Hal Yang Harus Diperhatikan Dari Filter Close Up
5 Hal Yang Harus Diperhatikan Dari Filter Close UpMemberikan daya pembesaran, baik ditumpuk atau digunakan secara individual, filter close-up menawarkan gambar makro seekor laba-laba dengan ukuran sekitar 1,5 cm jadi seperti ini Berikut ini 5 hal yang harus diperhatikan saat menggunakan Filter Close Up :Apa yang Anda peroleh dalam pembesaran, Anda...
5 Filter Close Up Lensa Terbaik Untuk Makro
5 Filter Close Up Lensa Terbaik Untuk MakroSeperti kaca pembesar untuk bagian depan lensa biasa, filter ini membuat subyek kecil terlihat besar. Sebagai aksesoris penting untuk dicoba dari 5 model untuk mengetahui yang terbaik filter close-up lensa kamera DSLR anda. Diuji dengan berbagai subjek kecil dari setiap filter lensa, di bawah kondisi pencahayaan...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Quick Hands-On: $100 "Polaroid" PL135 Bare-Bulb Flash
UPDATE: The Polaroid PL-135 (AKA the rebranded "Triopo TR120") has been unceremoniously pulled from the market just a week or so after it launched.Has the venerable Sunpak 120J bare bulb flash been reincarnated? By a world-famous company, no less?Well, no. Not exactly. It's no Sunpak 120J (doesn't have the extra stop of power) and, strictly speaking,...
Monday, June 3, 2013
In-Depth QA: Martin Prihoda Photographs Priyanka Chopra for GQ India
Long-time readers will remember photographer Martin Prihoda, who was originally based in Vancouver before packing up and relocating to Mumbai. Or as he still often thinks of it, Bombay. (Martin, on the distinction: "You do business in Mumbai. You party in Bombay.")His recent cover shoot of Indian actress Priyanka Chopra for GQ India represents a major...
