Feb 7, 2011

Along with the announcement of the new Canon Rebel T3 (1100D) and Canon Rebel T3i (600D) DSLRs, Canon has also unveiled two new speedlites – the Canon Speedlite 320EX and Canon Speedlite 270EX II. Among the most notable features of these flashes is that the new Canon Speedlite 320EX is compatible with Canon’s wireless E-TTL system. In addition, the...

Feb 5, 2011

Elinchrom has announced a new ringflash for the Quadra RX line, the RQ Ringflash ECO. The new strobe accepts up to 400 ws using two flashtubes, and includes a white diffusion cap  and a 2-meter detachable cable.Optional 1-meter and 5-meter cables are also available. The price hasn’t been listed, but Elinchrom states that the setup will be available at...

Feb 2, 2011

Just a quick tip for maximizing your flash triggers. Many flash triggers, including the bargain champs the Yongnuo RF-602 and the Phottix Strato, feature a 2.5mm jack to a PC sync plug in addition to their hotshoe. What this dual-output system means to you is a way to effectively trigger two speedlights from a single trigger, expanding the usefulness of these...

Jan 28, 2011

The Pocketwizard FlexTT5 units for Nikon have arrived at FlashRAW headquarters, and we thought we’d bring you a quick unboxing of the new units. While Canon users have had the FlexTT5 for a while, Nikon users are getting a late Christmas. So, if you haven’t checked out these new Pocketwizard units yet, here’s a look at what you can expect. ...

Jan 26, 2011

Earlier this month, Phottix announced that the FCC (344Mhz) version of their PocketWizard-compatible Atlas wireless flash triggers would enter production. Days later LPA Design, the makers of the PocketWizard, hit Phottix with multiple allegations of patent infringement -  a move that effectively blocked the Hong Kong-based company from releasing the Atlas...

Jan 26, 2011

The new, long-awaited Pocketwizard FlexTT5 transceivers for Nikon are now in stock at B&H Photo Video as of 5pm EST this Saturday. While the Canon e-TTL version of the Pocketwizard FlexTT5 have been available for months, the new Nikon models are just now shipping. The FlexTT5 for Nikon is compatible with Nikon’s i-TTL and Creative Lighting System for...

Jan 21, 2011

A patent filed by James Clark of Lab Partners Associates, Inc – better known to most as the makers of the Pocketwizard brand of wireless flash triggers – has surfaced that details an embedded radio transmitter for wirelessly triggering multiple remote flashes.The July 26, 2010 patent claim includes: A method for controlling one or more remote photographic...

Jan 18, 2011

The Fader ND Mark II from Light Craft Workshop is an adjustable neutral density filter that claims to add between 2 to 8 stops of density with little-to-no impact on image quality. We’ll be putting this interesting tool through a barrage of tests ahead of  a comprehensive review. For now, here’s a peak inside the box. Share...

Jan 12, 2011

LPA Design, the makers of PocketWizard, have released a statement detailing their allegations that the Phottix Atlas wireless flash trigger infringes on two LPA Design patents. For the time being, the lawsuit likely will keep the FCC 344Mhz version of the Atlas and it’s re-branded siblings, the Interfit Titan Pro, and Calumet’s Pro Series Wireless...

Jan 12, 2011

One of our favorite flash accessories here at FlashRAW is a bit of gear that should be in every location shooter’s bag – the Manfrotto 175F Justin Spring Camp with Flash Shoe. There’s a good reason why this little clamp features a full five-star rating with over 120 reviews at B&H Photo Video – it rocks. Anatomy Of A Super Clamp The...