Apr
04

The Bang for The Buck Flash

April 4, 2011 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadgets, Technology · Comment  · 2,136 views
The Nissin Di866

For several posts before this one, I have been reviewing the best deal external Flashes and was concentrating on the quality of the Nissin Lineup. From The Nissin Di622, Di622 Mark 2, and the Di866. It doesn't matter if you are on a Nikon, Canon and other camera system. This short summary will apply to you. First ...



Aug
23

GearGuard by Gary Fong

August 23, 2010 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadgets · 3 Comments  · 3,034 views
GearGuard™ by Gary Fong.

As you already know, I do recommend Gary Fong products. Since I became a fan of the lightsphere series, I have always visited the Gary Fong website. I have recently discovered a new product from Mr. Fong which they called the GearGuard™ by Gary Fong. To put simply, it is a way to lock your Camera ...



Aug
21

The Nissin Di866 Basic User Review

August 21, 2010 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadgets, Technology · Comment  · 4,267 views
The Nissin Di866

This has been long overdue. We have put the Di866 through it's paces as a regular user should. This review is aimed more at the regular consumer and hobbyists rather than the technically knowledgeable Professional Photographer (although you might still find this review useful). Before the Nissin Di866 release, we have used and abused the Nissin ...



Jun
16

The Tricky Flash Sync

June 16, 2009 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadget Tips, Gadgets, Technology · 2 Comments  · 2,974 views
Fast Sync

What is the Flash Sync? How do I use it? And how do I achieve a high-speed sync? These are a few questions you ponder about after getting your first ever external flash. First let's clarify the meaning of "Sync". Sync is actually a shortcut of synchronization, and synchronization is the way two objects function, move, ...



Jun
12

Whats with the Grey?

June 12, 2009 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadget Tips, Gadgets, Technology · Comment  · 1,383 views
douglas grey card

Getting the right color temperature, white balance and the true feel of a photograph is difficult to achieve even for seasoned photographers. Auto White Balance is a hit and miss affair, any PRO photographer you ask will tell you to set your white balance (WB) manually yourself. There are many ways to do this, and ...



May
17

Nissin Di866 First Look

May 17, 2009 · Filed Under DSLR, Gadgets, Technology · 22 Comments  · 29,514 views
Nissin Di866

I have a wind of the news of the to be released Flagship Flashgun from Nissin, specially made for Nikon users. The All new Nissin Di866. At around 300USD and maybe adjusted lower in the future this is a to be waited on Flashgun from Nissin. The Di866 Professional Speedlight features an external auto-exposure sensor with ...



May
17

Tay Hua Trading Review

May 17, 2009 · Filed Under DSLR, GPLZ Gold, Online Shops, Web · 3 Comments  · 1,612 views
Tay Hua Trading

I have been scouring the web for some new light stands as the ones I have are rusty and old. Those set I decided, is ready to retire as they have served two owners already; My Cousin who used it to light up his artwork, then me whom he decided to sell it to. Anyway, I ...



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