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hirejn
Dec 13, 20174 min read
PocketWizard Flex and Mini vs. Phottix Odin II (Nikon)
Until about 2016, the PocketWizard MiniTT1 transmitter and FlexTT5 transceivers for Nikon put the "Wizard" in PocketWizard, giving you...
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hirejn
Apr 7, 20145 min read
On-Camera Flash Diffusion Techniques Compared
Good use of off-camera lighting, including natural, will always be best in my book. Let's just say that on-camera flash is all you have....
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hirejn
Jan 7, 20145 min read
Top 5 DSLR Myths
Combating DSLR myths is an ongoing challenge, as marketing and misguided perceptions have created illusions so powerful most hobbyists...
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hirejn
Nov 14, 20137 min read
Best Camera Flash Buying Guide for Photography Beginners
A question I see often is what's the best camera flash to get? For the beginner, obviously I would not recommend paying big bucks for a...
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hirejn
Nov 1, 20136 min read
Are Protective or UV Filters Worth It?
The UV or protective filter for your lens: a sales staple of every camera store for decades, but are those filters worth the money, with...
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hirejn
Aug 14, 20133 min read
Why Digital ND Grad Filters Are Better than Physical
So I had in mind when photographing the Tetons and the Snake River at sunrise that a split grad ND filter might be handy. I brought my...
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hirejn
May 21, 20131 min read
The Advantage of Many Speedlights vs. One Big Light
I've often thought about why photographers such as Dave Black choose to put four $500 Speedlights on one stick instead of just paying...
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hirejn
Feb 7, 20137 min read
What Lens Should I Buy?
"What lens should I buy?" is one of the most common gear questions with beginner and advanced amateur photographers alike, and most...
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hirejn
Jan 1, 20131 min read
Westcott Medium Apollo 28 Inch Softbox with Recessed Front Review
Westcott Medium Apollo 28" Soft Box with Recessed Front Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Excellent Quality and...
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hirejn
Dec 14, 20123 min read
DSLR Camera Buying Tips -- A Quick and Dirty Guide
When the unwrapping is done, and the snaps begin, I want you or that gift recipient to get the most out of that new DSLR. But if you...
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hirejn
Sep 28, 20126 min read
Nikon Diffuser vs. Gary Fong Lightsphere Lighting Tests
Updated 2014: It's been two years and my excitement over Gary Fong's Lightsphere has completely worn off. After enough use and testing,...
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