Tamron Canada recently sent me the new 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lens to test out. Also, I had the Metz mecablitz M400 speedlight. Both the lens and speedlight are designed to work with Sony E-mount cameras – full frame and APS-C. This was the perfect excuse to go visit […]
Controlling Light – Recommended Gear List Christian Autotte’s “Controlling Light” article in the Spring 2019 issue of PHOTONews magazine offered a lot of great gear suggestions for macro photography. Here are some of my favourite pieces of gear for controlling light for macro photos. Aurora Speed Bounce http://www.auroralitebank.ca/product-category/speedlight-accessories/speedbounce/ Speed Bounce […]
In the cold winter months we enjoy in Canada, many photographers decide not to shoot as much. Facebook and Flickr groups seem to get a little quieter, with the southern-based snowbirds being the odd exception. Natural light photographers are too dependant on the weather; cold and dreary days don’t lend […]
For the latest Metz ad in PHOTONews, I wanted to create a celebratory beverage in honour of the now available five year warranty on all new Metz speedlights. This shoot presented two fun challenges: lighting a glass on a white background and using science to create layers and interest! Whenever […]
Photo and videolight specialist Metz is set to unveil a new generation of compact system flash units at photokina 2016 with the new Metz mecablitz M400. Zirndorf- Metz launches the mecablitz M400, a system flash unit that impresses in particular with its compact build. The M400 is over 30 per cent […]
Limited Quantities! Crazy Prices! Act NOW! Was $419 NOW $299 – Save $121 Due to its high GN of 58 at ISO 100/21° and 105mm focal length, the 58 AF-2 digital is not only especially powerful, but also can be used for indirect flash lighting to great effect. This […]
Vanguard Tripods and Bags – Save up to 50% Metz Flash Portrait Bundle – Save up to 30% Cactus Wireless Flash and Transceiver – Save up to 17% Aurora Lite Bank – Save up to 40% LumiQuest – Save up to 35% Ilford Galerie – Save up to 70% Nikon […]
Touch-screens are quickly becoming the user-interface of our everyday lives. Gone are the days of buttons and knobs. The cellphone is the clearest indication of this. Introduced at Photokina 2012, the Metz 52 AF-1 is the world’s first touchscreen hot shoe flash. If you’ve never considered a 3rd party flash […]
I had a chance to play with the new Metz 52AF-1 at Photokina in Germany. All I can say is WOW! This is probably one of the most interesting flashes I’ve ever played with. The first thing that strikes you is when you turn it around it has a large […]
The comprehensive list of links from the Spring 2011 edition of PHOTONews magazine.
