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.
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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.
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A collection of photos taken with the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a7iii High ISO Sample Images
The cameras in Sony's Alpha range are well-known for their superb sensors. I've been shooting with the latest model, the Sony a7iii, at high ISOs to find out how well it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions at high ISOs. Here are the results and some examples.
Photos Taken with a Sony Distagon T* 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Lens
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Photos Taken with a Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Prime Lens on a Sony a7 iii
The Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens is one of Sony's high-end lenses. On full-frame sensors it offers a normal perspective and is especially good for low-light and selective focus shooting. Here are some sample photos I've taken with it.
How Useful are the Fujifilm X-T2's High ISO Settings in Real-World Shooting?
Wondering how useful the Fujifilm X-T2's high-ISO settings are that go all the way up to ISO 51200? I shot some images to find out.