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Canon’s new Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

Canon’s new Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT 1

During the launch of the 5D Mark III, Canon also unveiled two new accessories to complement the new EOS camera: the Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. The 600EX-RT is the successor of the 580EX II and features a built-in wireless radio, which is Canon’s first. And photographers who love finding new techniques in creative [...]

Manfrotto Announces New Collection Of LED Lights

Manfrotto Announces New Collection Of LED Lights 0

Lights, Camera and Action! No I have not  landed a covetable job as an AD with a Spielberg or even a Brad Bird (if only).  It’s the new Manfrotto LED Lights that have inspired such an enthusiastic shout out. The newly announced Manfrotto collection of LED lights have been targeted at both the photo enthusiast and the [...]

Flash Powder – Old Tech in a New World 0

I think we can be glad that technology has brought us past the flash powder age.  An electric speedlight is not only re-usable, but also doesn’t cause the fire station to show up during a little photo shoot.  That said, flash powder was a pretty great invention and well, let’s face it.  Who doesn’t like [...]

RoundFlash – The new portable ring flash in a bag

RoundFlash – The new portable ring flash in a bag 0

RoundFlash has come up with a nifty new product.  A ringflash in a bag.  To set it up, you unroll it and stick a few pegs in the ‘walls’.  It looks like it works pretty well although I wish there was more ‘results’ photos in the vid. At $159 it is certainly priced like a [...]