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What’s this AF-ON button do? Back Button Focus was a concept I was introduced to while doing a job shadow with Marc J Chalifoux. I didn’t fully grasp the concept at the time (we were shooting a hockey tournament), but I now see how it can be useful. So what is it? Simply put it…
One feature not present in the higher end 5Diii and ultra rugged 7Dii is WiFi. WiFi is simply not built into those bodies because of the weather-sealed magnesium alloy bodies. The 6D is not a full magnesium shell and therefore allows the use of WiFi. This is a very handy feature as it allows you…
Image from: the-digital-picture.com Reviews This weekend I was assisting on a shoot with Corey Pollack and he chose to use gels on the speedlites to enhance his vision of the image. More images from the session on his blog CLICK HERE So with that fresh in mind what better topic for this weeks Tech Tip…
This quick look at speedlites focuses on the Canon 430EX II and the 600EX-RT. How to synchronize them without pocket-wizards. To get started you need your flashes and fresh batteries. You may also want to turn off the sleep mode. Starting with the 480, press and hold the zoom/z button until display is as below…
No magic tip today, I’m going to save the planned tip for next week. I’m glued to CreativeLive today and doing some housecleaning. Few people enjoy house-cleaning, but do not neglect your workspace. Heat is the enemy to performance of your electronics. Fine particles of dust settle on your components and eventually bake into to…
Ok- the heading is misleading, you won’t actually get more power, but this might help you keep better track of it. This weeks tip is a continuation of last week. Batteries, AA and AAA the rechargeable kind. Flashes, Pocket wizards, Light Meter, Wireless Remote, they all use power and eat up batteries. When you need…
So you’ve got everything you need cards, battery, camera Lens… and you rush out and start enjoying a beautiful day. But wait… your battery is dead. No problem reach into your right pocket and grab the fresh one… or was that the left pocket? What system do you use to keep track? Well if you…
We’ve all seen some amazing nature photography, but most of us do not consider the preparation involved. I’m currently watching a seminar by Tom Magelsen. To get these shots require dedication… an incredible amount. Some shots merely require hours, others years. In his seminar, one shot he said he waited 10yrs (http://www.mangelsen.com/index.php/feature-image-snake-river-crossing-3047.html) for all the…
A common problem with a simple fix. When setting up speedlites and remote triggers, our flashes always turn off before we want them to. So here here is an overview of how to turn off the sleep mode on a Canon 600EX-RT , it should be similar on other Canon flashes. Caution— remember, you will…
This is a condensed video interview I conducted with a friend of mine for my photojournalism course. He is a straight heterosexual male, that happens to be gender fluid. Open your mind and listen to his experience. Enjoy.
