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Sony’s latest full-frame mirrorless camera, the Alpha a7 IV, seeks to redefine what it means to be an all-around full-frame mirrorless camera. Inheriting a BIONZ XR image processor and AI-based AF from Sony’s Alpha 1 flagship camera while unveiling an all-new 33MP Exmor R image sensor, the a7 IV promises to be an attractive mid-tier entry into Sony’s full-frame mirrorless system. With special attention paid to advancing photo and video functionality, the a7
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Profoto’s new 250Ws B10X and 500Ws B10X Plus OCF flash heads were designed with hybrid photo and video creators in mind. Boasting shorter recycle times and brighter LED modeling lights than the B10 and B10 Plus, the duo offer improved performance while retaining the features that made their predecessors so popular in the first place
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Profoto has unveiled the Pro-11 2400 AirTTL Power Pack, adding AirX connectivity as well as a variety of internal and external design upgrades to its flagship power pack. A familiar sight on fashion, action, and high-speed photo sets, Profoto’s power packs have earned their namesake, providing dependable, top-tier performance on some of the most demanding jobs in the photo industry. Capable of firing as fast as 1/80,000 second, the Pro-11 is equipped
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Westcott has just added two new lights to its FJ Wireless Flash System: the FJ80 Universal Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight and the FJ200 200Ws Strobe. As the latest additions to the FJ lineup, both lights are designed to maximize compatibility across camera brands. The FJ80 can sit atop virtually any camera while the FJ200 works in tandem with
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Canon has announced a new powerful on-camera flash unit with a xenon bulb for consistent output and a rechargeable Li-ion battery that will enable up to 335 flashes per charge. Designed for professionals and advanced amateurs, the Canon Speedlite EL-1 provides a Guide Number of 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm, which is comparable to that of the 600EX II-RT Speedlite.
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Profoto has announced a set of updated light-shaping tools for use with its B10, B10 Plus, and B1X off-camera flashes. The new drop includes barndoors, a snoot, three grids, and 12 gels. Most of the new modifiers are compatible with one another, so you can get exactly the effect that you want out of your flash.
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Join photographer David Flores as he tests the Profoto Connect, a super-minimal remote trigger for Profoto lights. Stripped down to only three modes on the unit (Auto, Manual, Off), Flores relates his experience shooting in Auto, as well as Manual, using the Profoto App on his iPhone to make adjustments on the fly.
Product Highlights:
Built-In, Rechargeable LiPo Battery
30-Hour Battery Life
Operating Range: 330-1000'
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
The Connect is available for
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Watch as Pye Jirsa, co-founder of SLR Lounge, shows us five tips for taking better nighttime portraits. Jirsa covers everything from essential camera settings to advanced flash techniques that will seriously improve your game. Adding just a few of these effects to your tool kit can spark your creativity. For more informative videos covering all aspects of photography, be sure to check out BandH.com.
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Join legendary photographer and lighting expert Gary Fong as he shows us how to create dramatic lighting effects, anywhere or anytime, using on and off-camera flash and modifiers in conjunction with High-Speed-Sync to completely control, mix, and shape your portrait photography.
Among the techniques covered are: how to create blue skies on a cloudy day, how to create dramatic black-and-white portraiture in broad daylight; how to turn an ugly background into a spectacularly dramatic background. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to
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In this B&H Event Space Video, photographer and Canon Technical Advisor Eric Stoner explores the basics of flash photography, walking you through the process step by step. Knowing when and how to use your flash effectively is essential, and Stoner offers guidance in assessing a scene to determine when a flash is needed. Next, he helps you to understand how to take control using ETTL automatic flash, all while pushing minimal buttons. Stoner also shares