Built-in TTL and its implications for the photo accessory industry
What effect will 2013’s introduction of ‘ready to use’ flashes have on future manufacturing?
Category: Analysis
Standardise this: Vivitar swaps hotshoes for USB
The Sakar ViviCam “lens camera” accepts micro-USB flashguns and links with your smartphone.
Industria de la iluminación fotográfica: El poder esta en nosotros
Por qué podremos ver más y mejores flashes en el mercado en los próximos años?
Studio lighting industry: we’ve got the power
Why we should expect to see more and better lighting gear coming in the future.
Interview with Bitbanger Labs, creators of the Pixelstick
We put questions to the people behind the Pixelstick, a crowdfunded light-painting accessory.
Flash manufacturers petitioned to pay more attention to Micro Four Thirds
Disgruntled Olympus and Panasonic users are lobbying third-parties to develop radio flash systems for Micro Four Thirds.
What is a True Tone flash?
The new Apple iPhone 5S is equipped with a “True Tone” LED flash. But what does this mean?
Flashy compacts: Fujifilm X20 and Canon Powershot G15
Just how basic a camera can you buy and still get flashing? Two compacts tested in the studio and on location.
Apple’s wireless camera ‘Illumination System’ patent: what do you think?
A patent has been uncovered for an Apple wireless camera lighting system. But is it a good idea and would you ever use it?
Let’s all rush out to buy a Lumia 925- oh wait, never mind
The new Nokia Lumia 925 isn’t sporting the Xenon flash that we had hoped for. And no hotshoe either!
Upgrade your iPhone flash: LED cameraphone lighting round-up
How can you improve the photos taken with your cameraphone in low-light environments? Can your mobile assist your photography?
What is next?
Many people are looking for the next big thing to revolutionise lighting as we know it. But is it sometimes wiser to consider what you already have?