One student recently asked me about what gear to get if he’s just getting into flash photography after watching me work on-location. I wanted to share the thread for others who may be similarly interested. What do I need to get started in flash photography? I want adequate gear at a student photographer price. Though […]
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Canon 5D Mark III price drop!
I recently posted the following note on Facebook: Can’t believe the Canon 5D Mark III dropped to $3199 on Amazon already! Only means that they’re gonna go out of stock for weeks on end again after the rush of eager buyers. =] http://bit.ly/canon5d3 One of my readers who has not been following the Canon news then […]
Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR: Super Quick Review
The Canon 5D Mark III is out, but is it worth it? Back in 2009, I still remember agonizing over the decision whether to buy the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR for months. Fast forward 3 years and tens of thousands of photos later, I can easily say I have no regrets about moving forward. That camera pretty much […]
Micro 4/3 cameras for Patagonia trip?
I had a recent email conversation with someone looking for a camera to take with them on vacation to Patagonia, specifically a micro four-thirds camera which mixes smaller form factor with the interchangeable lens systems typically enjoyed by DSLR users. I wanted to share the thread for others who may be similarly interested! I’m so […]
Need a new external flash
Had a question about using a name-brand vs. generic external flash to attach to this reader’s DSLR. I wanted to share the thread for others who may be similarly interested! I want to buy the nikon SB600 it should be compatible with D90 and does it use 4 AA? What do you think would a generic […]