I found a great spreadsheet that compares a lot of flashes, studio lights, triggers, white balance devices and has a ton of links. I do not know who the owner is (Will try to find out.) It was made with google docs. Really worth a look, it is fairly up ..>>..READ MORE..>>
Batteries don’t last forever. Depending on their type, they’ll last between 400-700 recharge cycles. For heavy users that’s about 1 to 2 years. Generally, you can tell they are failing when they no longer hold as long a charge. Read more about NiMh batteries here: Battery University Simple Guidelines: Avoid ..>>..READ MORE..>>
A very affordable light-meter with just the basic functions for off camera flash;(Amazon.com $168.95) An overview and demonstration of the Polaris Incident light meter. Link to the manual; http://www.butkus.org/chinon/polaris/polaris.htm Oversized LCD display shows all data and functions clearly and easily, even at full arm’s length. Large analog” (Gas-Gauge Style) Scale ..>>..READ MORE..>>
If you want to document how you setup your lights then a great tool is the Lighting Diagram Creator. Online Lighting Diagram Creator Community New Graphical User Interface Save diagrams to your user profile Share your diagram by contributing to the knowledge database Link to the diagram: detailed version or ..>>..READ MORE..>>
A DIY project that is quick, easy and cheap; The other day I bought a whole bunch of clamps at Home Depot for about $0.99 a piece. Bought some studs and bolts, did some drilling, spray-paint and ready. You can use those clamps to attach a flash on and just ..>>..READ MORE..>>
Ball bungees are very good for wrapping together loos equipment like bundling a few light-stands together or attach a strobe to a pole or a tree. Once you start to use them you see a ton of possibilities. They are cheep to buy at any home improvement store and a ..>>..READ MORE..>>
Coming in October the FRIO cold shoe for a secure easy snap on/snap off cold shoe. This looks like a promising neat little coldshoe. The only universal coldshoe with a unique dual lock system, the frio gives you the assurance that your gear is safe and your shoot will never ..>>..READ MORE..>>
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For a virtual beer David Hobby from the STROBIST.COM gives you sound advise what to buy and why. He is the ” go to guy” who has the knowledge and experience to tell you as a friend where you should put your money to and buy the stuff you need ..>>..READ MORE..>>
