Most things in photography – indeed, most things in life – are a trade-off. And trade-offs are subjective. So when I say that the Godox AD100 Pro, the flash that I’m reviewing in this article, is the “perfect off-camera flash for my needs”, I am really saying two things. First, that it’s the perfect trade-off …
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If X is good and Y is good, then X and Y combined must be even better. Out of this misguided reasoning have emerged such unholy inventions as the beer-tap hat and ice-cream fries. But sometimes, such combinations really do work – and I guess you don’t know until you try.
I’ve been obsessed with pinhole photography for a while, making my own cameras from cardboard boxes, cake-tins and the like. And last year – thanks in part to this blog – I got into stereoscopy. So I guess it was only a matter of time before I tried my hand at combining the two. Enter: the homemade stereoscopic pinhole camera.
Flashes are versatile gadgets, and with gels and modifiers, you can even get an even wider range of effects. But what if you want to get even more creative? The Godox AK-R21 projection attachment attaches to a flash or strobe, allowing you to project images and patterns onto your scene. In this article, I’ve reviewed …
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Even if you’re new to film photography, you’ve probably heard about the various types of B&W emulsions which are out there: orthochromatic, panchromatic, infrared and so on. If you’re a bit more experienced – or just a nerd – you might even know what these terms mean. They refer to different spectral sensitivities – how sensitive the film is to different wavelengths (colours) of light.
The term spectral sensitivity might sound boring and/or scary – the kind of jargon which photography veterans use to bamboozle and discourage newbies. In this article, I’ll try to demystify the term, and to explain how an understanding of film characteristics can help us get the kind of results we want.
There are so many different types of B&W film out there. Exploring their variety and complexity can expand our creative options. Besides, it’s fun!
Better news – the website is nearly back to normal, and we are going to resume publishing articles now! Starting with an article which, appropriately enough, is about repair and maintenance. Apologies again for the problems over the last few days, and please excuse any remaining quirks. We will continue to work behind the scenes …
