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Not long ago, we have reviewed Promaster Duolight 250 Hybrid Lighting System that delivers qualities of a studio strobe, hot-shoe flash, and video LED light in a single unit. Promaster also offers an accessory kit for Duolight 250, which we review below. Additionally, we go through some of the third-party light modifiers...
LumoPro has recently released an ultra-compact background light stand (LP734) designed for maximum portability when shooting on location or in studio. According to LumoPro team, the engineers spent weeks of testing and tweaking to make...
Reflectors can be a great help for photographers shooting in a studio or on location. They help fill in the shadows or can even be the main light source when redirecting the light from powerful sources like the sun... In this article, we review a Light Panel Set from LumoPro, an established manufacturer of lighting gear.
I've been doing a bit of research to help a friend find a deal on a new camera for the summer. He is definitely a camera newbie and isn't sure if he wants to step up to a digital SLR or just upgrade his point-and-shoot. While he's excited for a new camera, he'd have no problem buying last year's model to save a few bucks. Since most camera models usually just seeing minor updates each year...
Loving photography and being a big Android fan, I have to share my absolute favorite photography app: Camera Zoom FX. Historically, you could always find a Canon Elph in my pocket, whenever I was at any gathering, party, event, or any situation where some quick snapshots were needed to save the memories...
Regardless of what type of photography you do, post-processing is usually a critical step in creating final images. While I've been using Photoshop for around a decade, I have to admit I'm still pretty slow :)... I have recently learned about Portrait Professional, a software package that is aimed at a more specific task of improving portraits...
While there is a wide array of photo editing software available, from web-based programs to free downloads, from basic programs that come bundled with new computers to professional programs that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, the best photo editing program will be...
Rogue Gels have been recently introduced to photographers world wide by ExpoImaging, the company standing behind the Rogue Photographic Design brand. This new gelling solution is supposedly easier to use compared to other flash gel systems in the market today. Let's take a closer look and see if Rogue Gels are worth considering.
Dalibor Zyka, the inventor of RayFlash ring flash adapter, has recently introduced another product carrying RayFlash brand name. The new gadget is called RayFlash Rotator, an innovative new flash bracket capable of rotating a flash around the camera's lens full 360 degrees...
Frio cold shoe is one of the best solutions out there for mounting your hot shoe flash off camera. It offers both, performance and style. It features dual lock for secure attachment of your gear, and it is more visually appealing than a regular hot shoe adapter.
Nasty Clamps are handy photography accessories that can be very useful for a wide range of applications. They allow you attaching your equipment to many things around you. Their design is brilliant in its simplicity: a regular clamp and flex-arm are put together to give users a new versatile tool...
For the past few years, several manufacturers were offering photographers different variations of Velcro straps to mount accessories on hot shoe flash guns. One of the straps was manufactured by LumiQuest... The company, however, has recently decided to take the matter to the next level and replace Cinch Strap with all new UltraStrap...