Friday, October 15, 2010

B&H Photo Offers New iPhone App

Tony Donaldson | 10/15- 12:26 PM

An iPhone app specifically to make searching and ordering from B&H Photo easier and more streamlined.

A new, dedicated iPhone app from B&H Photo in New York offers easy searching, browsing and purchasing almost any item the store sells, worldwide. Users can see high resolution images, download pdf user manuals (really handy if you’re away from home/office and forgot the manual), and order via the app.



The app can be downloaded for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch via the Apple App Store.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Elinchrom Quadra review compared to Ranger

Dan Carr | 09/28- 10:52 PM

For the last three years I have been using the Elinchrom Ranger RX for the majority of my strobed work.  Sometimes I use some Nikon speedlights for fill, but the Ranger is my key light.  I have used it in the rain, in blizzards, in -32 degrees Celsius and it has traveled around the world to Alaska, Japan, New Zealand twice and everywhere in between.  I can depend on this strobe, and it has never let me down.  I have the RX version which is slightly lighter weight than the RX Speed.  For me, recycling time is not such a big deal as most of what I am shooting is one off action that normally requires at least several minutes between shots anyway.  Despite being the lighter weight version of the Ranger RX family, it still weighs in at a hefty 8KG just for the pack (no heads or cables).  Last year Elinchrom announced the new Elinchrom Quadra.  A lower powered sibling to my big Ranger, that weighed in at a much more tolerable 3.65KG.  Recently I finally got the opportunity to test a Quadra setup so here are some thoughts on it and something of a comparison to my now very rugged looking Ranger RX………….

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Nikon releases the SB-700 flash

Dan Carr | 09/14- 11:07 PM

Nikon announces the SB-700 flashgun to replace the SB-600.

Full press release and more photos after the break

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

5D Mark II Video, Part Two

Bruce Dorn | 12/23- 10:50 AM

Digging deeper: Exposure Control Under Daylight Conditions

Cinematography, photography, and videography are undeniably machine-based crafts.  Just as a painter needs to understand the character and limitations of her brushes, so too do we need to understand the nuance of our camera systems. A mastery of technical craft doesn’t assure the ascension to Art but it certain helps to smooth the path.  While the mastery of our craft can become a fascinating obsession in itself, my preference is to take the long view and treat technique as an enjoyable means to a gratifying end.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Three new backpacks for shooting in crowded urban settings released

PPC News Staff | 12/22- 04:28 PM

Think Tank Photo has launched a new design in photo backpacks, the StreetWalker™ series.

With the three new backpacks’ slim vertical profile, photographers can navigate crowded places and public transportation while still being able to access professional photographic equipment. This solves a significant problem experienced by photographers shooting in urban and other crowded environments: getting the shot in spaces that allow little room for navigating. Their unique unisex design makes them useful for both men and women photographers.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Christmas gift ideas for the photographer in your life - Part 1

PPC News Staff | 11/26- 05:13 PM

No matter what your budget here are some good ideas for Christmas gifts for the photographer in your family.

Its that time of year again where you’re trying to come up with gift ideas for the people in your life.  Well, if you know anyone who’s interested in photography I’ll be posting a few articles with gift ideas that will cost you from nothing but your time, up to several thousand dollars.

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