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2011 WPPI Coverage – Promark Brands

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I had the chance to meet with Bob Higgins, Sales and Marketing Manager from Promark Brands, at the 2011 WPPI Trade show and Convention, to talk about their latest lighting systems from Photogenic, Smith-Victor, Norman and Cool-Lux. If you’re looking for Flash units, entry level constant lighting or compact video lighting you’ll want to check out the great products from Promark Brands.

Photogenic LogoSmith-Victor Logo

Norman LogoCool-Lux Logo

Note: The PL625DR (Powerlight Line) does not have an audible flash confirmation, just visual.
We have Lead Acid and NiCAD battery supplies for Cool-Lux, no Nickel Metal Hydride.

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2011 WPPI Coverage – Expo Imaging

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I had the chance to meet with John Baker from Expo Imaging, at the 2011 WPPI Trade show and Convention, to talk about their new Rogue FlashBenders.

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Canon Speedlite 320EX and 270EX II

Canon LogoCanon Speedlite 320EXPRESS SUMMARY – The new Canon Speedlite 320EX is designed to provide DSLR users with a lightweight and versatile external flash solution. Along with the new Speedlite 320EX regular flash functions, it includes a built-in LED continuous light option that is capable of providing full-time illumination for short distances when shooting video on a DSLR or PowerShot digital camera. Ideally paired with the new EOS Rebel T3i, the new Speedlite 320EX enables bounce flash shooting with six positions including ceiling bounce for vertical shooting, and rear-wall bounce. The Speedlite 320EX also includes a new remote firing function and can remote fire any EOS DSLR camera that has a built-in wireless remote control function or Integrated Speedlite Transmitter such as the new Rebel T3i, EOS 60D, or EOS 7D DSLRs. The new Speedlite 320EX provides photographers with all the great lighting options Speedlites are known for with the added capability to shoot HD video with a full-time LED light option.

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PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Radios for Nikon Now Shipping Worldwide

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Jan 19, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – PocketWizard®, the world leader in wireless control and synchronization of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announced that its MiniTT1® and FlexTT5® radios for Nikon are now shipping everywhere. Shipments to dealers in the USA began today and will continue daily. These Nikon i-TTL compatible radios are being shipped with the latest ControlTL® firmware for Nikon, version 2.100.

PocketWizard on Nikon DSLR

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PocketWizard ControlTL System for Nikon DSLRs

PocketWizard LogoJan 14, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – PocketWizard announced its MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver for the Nikon DSLR camera system. Sales of the Nikon versions in the U.S. are expected to begin January 2011. Canon-compatible versions are available now.

PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver for Nikon DSLRs

Following months of intense development, PocketWizard is in the final testing stages of the highlyanticipated ControlTL™ system for Nikon products. Nikon DSLR photographers will soon enjoy the ease of TTL exposure automation with the simplicity PocketWizard’s ControlTL™ system, featuring the MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver. These new i-TTL capable radio slaves make taking offcamera flash as effortless as slide-in, turn-on and shoot. Read More→

Tools for Your Photography Business – Location Portrait Photographers

This is the fifth in our series looking at essential tools for your photography business. We’re going to be looking at some of the essential tools you’ll need to acquire in at least the first year (if not the first month) of your business.

Other articles in this series –

Part 1 – Software and Online Presence

Part 2 – Financials

Part 3 – Wedding Photographers

Part 4  – Studio Portrait Photographers
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Part 5 – Location Portrait Photographers

Location portrait photography surprisingly isn’t about shooting on amazing locations…… it does help having them…..but if you’re a portrait photographer then your main emphasis should always be your subject.

In the same breath, location portraiture isn’t about having an abundance of gear. We’ve all heard the term ‘All the gear no idea’ , this really rings true for many photographers who think they need the latest gadget or lens to produce good work.

The best work is sometimes about simplicity. If you’re new to the business or are looking to expand into location portraiture then simplicity is a good place to start.

There was actually a wedding reception going on the background whilst we were shooting this picture.

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