Having used the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra for nearly a month now, I thought I'd share some thoughts on the product and offer up some suggestions on use and who it's best suited for. For those that may be unfamiliar with it, the Quadra is a portable battery powered strobe with an available flash output of 400ws. The Ranger Quadra is the little brother of the full blown R[...]
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500px: Good, Bad, Necessary
Although 500px has been making steady headway in the online photo sharing space for some time, the company has recently started growing like a weed and just been named the fastest growing startup in Canada by TechVibes.
For those that aren't familiar with the site, 500px is a photo sharing community which allows you to post your photo and accumulate a score on that[...]
Kelby Training Review
Having explored a great number of videos on Kelby Training for over three months now, I think it's time that I post a brief review of the site and make suggestions to those that are considering joining. On the plus side, Kelby Training offers a month to month subscription which lowers your level of commitment and allows you to try it out at a relatively low cost of $2[...]
Lee Filters SW-150 Filter Kit Review
For those that own one, there is no wide angle substitute for the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8. Its edge to edge sharpness, minimal distortion and consistency at all apertures and focal lengths make it a sought after item, even by owners of Canon's and other makes. Sure the 16-35mm f4 is the practical choice, it's lighter, cheaper and accepts filters, but its lack of consis[...]