Tag Archives: Speedlight
Speedlight vs Monolight on Location
From the Adorama YouTube Channel: Battery powered flashes are great for shooting portraits on location. There’s plenty to choose from and they vary between small speedlights and bigger, more powerful monolights. In theory more power means more light … Continue reading
SLC-1L-01: One Speedlight Outdoors — Find Shade
There is an inherent tradeoff when using small speedlights outdoors in daylight. They are light, and convenient and cheap. But they don't have a ton of power. And the aggravating factor is the relationship between a small flash and a … Continue reading
Review of K&F Concept KF-885 Speedlight
A few weeks back I received the K&F Concept KF-885 Speedlight to test out and review. Now before I get into the review for this flash, I have to say that I have been a Canon photographer ever since I … Continue reading
How to Use an On-Camera Speedlight as Fill Flash for Portraits
Using a flash or speedlight on-camera can be daunting at first. This was certainly how I felt when I first purchased my Nikon speedlight. My biggest worry was calculating all the light ratios involved to get a proper exposure as … Continue reading
High-Speed Sync Techniques with Speedlight and Pack & Heads
Although it’s hard to deny the beauty natural light provides, it’s not always the most predictable or convenient light for a high profile photo shoot. Luckily, as photographers, we have the power to control the elements and build an entirely … Continue reading
How to Use a Speedlight at Wedding Receptions and Events
Using a speedlight at weddings and occasions take me again down reminiscence lane to my very first paid wedding ceremony. I had probably the most primary digital digital camera, my trusty Nikon D40, the 18-55mm package lens, a telephoto I … Continue reading
Lighting 103: How to Safely Gel a Speedlight
Do you work mostly with speedlights? If so, congratulations. Gelling your lights is going to be quick, easy and cheap. The fresnel lens on your speedlight (where the light comes out) is only about 3-4 square inches. And that is … Continue reading
4 Value Speedlight Modifiers that Won’t Break the Bank
Cheap generally means nasty. But in this article, we’re going to look at four different light modifiers that give you a range of looks that definitely fit in the value category. #1 – The Godox 120cm Octagon Softbox This modifier … Continue reading
How to Use Your On-Camera Speedlight to do Bounce Flash Effectively
An on-camera flash (or speedlight) is the tool many photographers own, but few know how to use. Every day I see this amazing piece of equipment go to waste, slamming harsh light into a subject, when it could be caressing … Continue reading
Refurb. Nikon SB-910 Speedlight – $379.00 Shipped (Compare at $546.95 New)
Adorama has the Refurbished Nikon SB-910 Speedlight available for $ 379.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 546.95 new. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com
Nikon Adds Built-In Wireless Flash Control With the SB-5000 Speedlight Flash
The big news today out of the Nikon camp was obviously their new DSLRs, but they also have some pretty noteworthy news about their flash system. The new Nikon SB-5000 is the first Nikon flash to have wireless radio functionality … Continue reading
Nikon Announces Development of the D5 DSLR, SB-5000 Speedlight, and WT-6 Wireless Transmitter
This is not a picture of the Nikon D5. There are no pictures of the Nikon D5 yet. If you’re a Nikon shooter and you excitedly clicked on this link expecting details about the company’s upcoming flagship DSLR and speed … Continue reading