Flash & Speedlight Reviews, Tips & Tricks

Review: Sigma Electronic Flash Macro EM-140 DG NA-iTTL Ring Flash

Sigma’s EM-140 DG ring flash builds in some of the features we’ve become used to with modern speedlights, like TTL and high-speed sync. Here’s my take on it.

Using the Yongnuo YN685 TTL Flash as an Off-Camera Flash

The Yongnuo YN685 TTL flash works much the same as many other flashes, but there are some quirks to using it, especially wirelessly. Here are some tips.

Gavin Hoey’s Fearless Flash Photography with Speedlights Video Series Review

There are a lot of videos on places like Youtube and Vimeo showing how to use off-camera flash, but some are definitely better than others. Gavin Hoey’s Fearless Flash Photography with Speedlights series is one of the best I’ve come across.

Review of the Bolt VM-210 Flexible Macro Flash

The Bolt VM-210 is a macro light with two light sources on flexible arms. It might look like some kind of bug with two antennas hanging out over the lens, but it’s a very versatile approach to macro lighting.

Bolt VX-760 TTL Flash | Hands-on Review

Bolt’s VX-760 flash is a portable strobe that aims to be a cost-effective alternative to the Nikon and Canon speedlights. Here’s my review.

The Flash Book, by Scott Kelby | Review

Scott Kelby is out with a new book that serves as a concise introduction to getting comfortable with using a flash.

Fujifilm FinePix XP140 Waterproof Compact Camera

Fujifilm Finepix XP140 | SD Memory Card Recommendations

Wondering what kind of memory card to get for your Fujifilm FinePix XP140 waterproof camera? Here are some practical recommendations.

Nikon COOLPIX L330 Memory Card Recommendations

If you’re looking for a new memory card for your Nikon COOLPIX L330, here are some practical recommendations.

Nikon COOLPIX W150 Waterproof Point-and-Shoot Camera

Nikon COOLPIX W150 Memory Card Recommendations

The Nikon COOLPIX W150 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. If you need a new card or are replacing an old one, here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for it.

Nikon COOLPIX B600 Memory Card Recommendations

The Nikon COOLPIX B600 doesn’t come with a memory card by default. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.

Sony Alpha a6100 Memory Card Recommendations

The Sony Alpha a6100 mirrorless camera doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on what SD card to get for it to take full advantage of the camera’s features.

Best Lightroom Tutorials & Lightroom Classes for Online Learning

Whether you’re new to Lightroom or looking to dive deeper, here are some of the best places to find Lightroom tutorials, classes, and courses.

How to Filter by Image Orientation of Landscape, Portrait, or Square

If you need to filter out just the portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), or square images, you can use the Aspect Ratio filter criteria.

How to Change the Background Color of Single Images in Lightroom Classic

You can change the color of the space behind single images in Lightroom. That can be simply a matter of preference or used as a visualization tool

Can Aurora HDR 2019 Salvage Otherwise Unusable Photos?

HDR is traditionally all about the drama. But it doesn’t have to be all about overly saturated and uber dramatic images. The tone-mapping tools built into apps like Photomatix and Aurora HDR 2019 can be useful for making otherwise blah photos more interesting and perhaps salvaging them as keepers.