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Here are posts which discuss the photography gear we have used, suggest, like or dislike. Included are also links to the trusted online stores where the gear was purchased.

Apple releases new iPad mobile device

Monday, February 1st 2010,   by tyger   |   3 Comments
There was actually a time during the Apple iPhone’s launch that a Bloomberg news columnist (Matthew Lynn) said Apple’s new iPhone was cool but will hardly make a dent in the mobile devices market. His exact words were: “Apple will sell a few to its fans, but the iPhone won’t make a long-term mark on [...]
Also posted in: Reviews   |   Tags: Apple iPad, gadgets   |   3 Comments

The best rechargeable batteries: Sanyo Eneloops

Wednesday, January 20th 2010,   by tyger   |   2 Comments
I thought I’d do a quick post today about the type of rechargeable batteries I use on all my speedlights. First off, why not use regular Energizer AAs? Well… besides the cost of having to buy a new pack each time, the Sanyo Eneloops also recycle the speedlights faster than most other batteries. This means [...]
Also posted in: Reviews   |   Tags: best batteries, photography gear, rechargeable batteries, Sanyo Eneloop review, strobist   |   2 Comments

Nikon 85mm f/1.4 picture quality

Sunday, December 27th 2009,   by tyger   |   4 Comments
Awhile back I purchased the Nikon 85mm f/1.4 prime lens. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about… why was there such a price difference from a general lens to a “pro” grade lens? After reading countless reviews online, I finally closed my eyes and clicked the purchase button. This was going to [...]
Also posted in: Photography, Portraits, Reviews   |   Tags: Nikon 85mm f1.4, portrait, summer dress, test   |   4 Comments

DIY mod: Radio Popper PX splitter

Tuesday, September 1st 2009,   by tyger   |   7 Comments
First off, a little back story just in case you've never heard of Radio Poppers. They are wireless triggers for your speedlights. I started using Radio Poppers a few months ago for outdoor shoots. Why use a radio trigger over the already wireless Nikon CLS system? Well... the Nikon CLS system is infrared based (like [...]
Also posted in: Photography   |   Tags: diy, radio popper, split, strobist, wireless triggers   |   7 Comments

test shots: clamshell lighting setup

Monday, August 17th 2009,   by tyger   |   6 Comments
We took a few more pics using the clam-shell lighting setup. I wanted to see the difference with and without the bottom reflector or light. I forgot to take a BTS shot, but if you want to visualize how it was set up... you can put your fingers and thumb together as if you [...]
Also posted in: Photography, Portraits, Tyger's Posts   |   Tags: clam-shell lighting, edge lighting, portrait, softbox   |   6 Comments

Test shots: Alien Bees new PLM umbrellas

Wednesday, August 12th 2009,   by tyger   |   6 Comments
Now that the niece and nephews are back home in WI, we finally have some time for a post =) While on location for the "blue dress" shoot awhile ago, a gust of wind knocked down one of our umbrellas and bent it bad. (need to get another sand bag!) Because of that, I ordered one [...]
Also posted in: Photography, Portraits   |   Tags: alien bees, paul c buff, plm umbrella   |   6 Comments