May 29, 2011

  Following up on their popular Strato wireless flash triggers, Phottix is set to announce the Strato II Multi as their successor, and FlashRAW has an exclusive first review. The Strato II Multi take all of the elements that made the original Stratos successful and add a few new features and refinements. Among the most exciting features of these 2.4GHz...

Apr 12, 2011

Hot on the heals of our Singh-Ray Vari-ND reivew, we take close look at another contestant to enter the growing market in adjustable neutral density filters. The Fader ND MKII from Light Craft Workshop is a neutral density filter that promises the same 2-8 stop variable light cutting ability as the Singh-Ray Vari-ND, but for less than a third the price. Neutral...

Apr 5, 2011

For a portable location lighting solution, speedlights have long been a staple due to their small size. However, speedlights often leave photographers wanting in power, especially when shooting in bright sunlight. The solution of battery-powered strobes have traditionally been much larger and tremendously more heavy than speedlights. Enter the Elinchrom Quadra...

Mar 28, 2011

Neutral-density filters are a mainstay of landscape  and travel photographers desiring long exposure for specific effects like the motion blur of water. However, outside their utility with outdoor photographers, the ND filter has immediate uses for anyone shooting portraits and working with flash photography. The Singh-Ray Vari-ND is a unique kind of neutral...

Mar 18, 2011

Save  up to $32 on select beltpacks from Think Tank Photo, while supplies last. Think Tank makes some of the highest quality and most thoughtfully designed camera bags on the market and these are no exception. Each beltpack features an extra-wide reinforced belt, front organizer, removable foam padding, rain cover, and the ability to add additional modular...