NASTY CLAMPS

A while ago, I got my hands on couple of Nasty Clamps for review, and I have not been able to put them down since. The Nasty Clamps are a very simple idea that is extremely well executed and also made right here in Oregon.

PROFOTO HSS IS HERE.

Up until now, HSS solutions have been either consistent but lacking in speed and power, or fast and powerful but inconsistent. Today, we release Profoto HSS – a new solution that has all of the benefits and none of the limitations.

Setting Up The Shot - Miranda Off the Shoulder

Camera - Nikon D300
Lens - Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S
Exposure - 1/250 @ f/9
Focal Length - 50mm

Lighting - Nikon SB-700
Light Modifier(s) - 43" Optical White Satin with Removable Cover Collapsible Umbrella
Trigger - Nikon SU-800

Phottix Updates

Hello Phottix Friends

The end of the year is drawing near and Phottix has some hot deals in the newly revamped Phottixstore.com. From now until December 31, 2014, receive 10% off everything atPhottixstore.com by using the code XMAS2014 at checkout.

Flash Facts – Controlling Flash Exposure.

When using flash your aperture is going to control how much light from the flash enters the camera. The shutter speed is going to control how much ambient light enters the camera.

Setting Up the Shot - Wild Sierra

Camera - Nikon D2X
Lens - Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S
Exposure - 1/250 @ f/6.3
Focal Length - 50mm

A note to manufacturers about batteries.

Just about every photographer on the planet that uses small flash units carries one type of battery  with them at all times: AA’s. It can be frustrating to keep on hand a stock of several different size batteries let alone having your kit fully stocked with different sizes. Call me lazy but I want to keep things as simple as possible and use one style of power cell.

Flash Facts - 0

Hey there kids, I am going to be starting a new ongoing series here on the Vanished Twin Blog. Can you guess what it is going to be called?

That's right Flash Facts is going to be all about your flash. Both on camera and off.

So, stay tuned for some fun and exciting tips and tricks and good old fashioned learning.

RadioPopper Photogenic Receiver

The Photogenic Receiver allows remote triggering and remote power control of most Photogenic brand lights. Simply attach the RP Photogenic Receiver to the port on the bottom of your Photogenic light and you're all set. The Photogenic Receiver is powered directly from the light and requires no batteries. The Photogenic Receiver is configured using a digital display on the front of the receiver.

Yongnuo 2.4G wireless flash YN560-III

Yongnuo has announced the release of the YN560-III with some interesting features. Here is a translated version of their press release.

Trigmaster II 2.4G

The Trigmaster II 2.4G is an updated version of the original Trigmaster trigger from Aputure. It is a compact, AAA battery powered trigger system that is very reliable and sports a working range of 120 meters in open space.

The trigger unit operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency, has a flash sync speed of 1/250th of a second and 16 channels to choose from. You select channel combinations via a set of four dip switches that are located on both the transmitter and the receiver. The Trigmaster 2.4G triggers can also wake up most brand name flash units.

Quantum CoPilot

New from Quantum, the Quantum CoPilot.

Learn about the Qflash CoPilot Wireless TTL Flash Controler and Trigger. Adjust remote Qflash with just the turn of a dial.

Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver

The JY-2410 is a new flash transceiver from Shenzhen, China based Viltrox. The unit functions on the 2.4 GHz frequency, sports four selectable channels and offers TTL pass through.

Delivery day

I am looking forward to running the Viltrox JY-2410 Transceivers through the wringer this weekend!