While testing out the Profoto B1 500 flash head, I also had a chance to use one of my favorite light modifiers, a 3 foot octabox (also known as "octa softbox", "octabank" or just "octa"), known as "3' RFi Octa Softbox" by Profoto. Although Profoto carries a wide array of...
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Profoto B1 500 AirTTL Review
When Profoto announced their first truly portable setup with the Profoto B1 500 AirTTL battery powered flash last year, the news immediately caught my attention and I requested to get a sample unit for a review. The reason was fairly simple for me - I got tired of lugging around...
Flash Photography Explained for Beginners
Some photographers have no intention of using flash or light modifiers. Sometimes this is because it does not suit their style, but other times, it is because they do not feel comfortable using flash in first place. While we as photographers often love the look of natural light, knowing how...
Impact 7′ Parabolic Umbrella Review
This review is for Impact's 7' Parabolic Umbrella. A parabolic umbrella is a 16 panel umbrella that produces a soft and large light source when used with strobes. When open, the umbrella is huge - this one has a 7 foot diameter - and results in extremely efficient light transfer....
Impact Two Monolight Softbox Kit Review
This is a review of the Impact Two Monolight Softbox Kit. If you’re interested in learning studio photography and have looked at purchasing some gear, you know that once you start purchasing lights, light stands and modifiers, it can get expensive very quickly. Fortunately, there are some inexpensive options available...
Impact 22″ Beauty Dish Reflector Kit Review
As you know from reading this site, Impact makes a number of excellent products that offer quite a bit of bang for your photography buck. The Impact 22" Beauty Dish Reflector Kit represents a solid value for those that want to engage in portrait photography, but don't want to pay...
How to Build an Affordable Photo Studio
Creative studio photography can be both challenging and rewarding. In the beginning, when we just start taking the first baby steps to improve our photography skills, we always start out by utilizing available light. It does not take very long for most people to figure out that it can be...
Impact Quickbox Softbox Review
This is a review of the Impact Quickbox Softbox. It’s a 24”x24” collapsible softbox that’s made to be used with any hot shoe mountable flash unit. I was pretty excited to use this softbox, as I’ve never had a light modifier for my Speedlights that I felt was suitable for...
Lastolite EzyBox Speed-Lite Review
This is a review of the Lastolite EzyBox Speed-Lite, a small 8.6 x 8.6" softbox designed to be used with a speedlight. One of the most dreaded situations for most photographers is walking into a venue that has dark walls, very high ceilings and no ambient light. No matter what...
Nikon Wireless Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Review
This is a quick review of the Nikon Wireless Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1, which has been kindly provided by B&H – the largest photo reseller in the world that we use more than any other to buy our photography gear. (more…)