Godox

    Godox begin rolling out native support for Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic cameras
    Apr 13, 2017 John Aldred

    Recently, we showed you a somewhat expensive option for using Godox flashes with Fuji, Olympus and other brand cameras. There’s also been a rumour floating around that…

    Considering a Godox? Here is what you need to know about power
    Apr 5, 2017 Robert Hall

    In 2016 I adopted the Godox X series, specifically the Godox AD600 and the V860II speedlights. Later I added the AD360II as a portable option….

    Godox launches new 200Ws hotshoe strobe thingy without a hotshoe
    Jan 5, 2017 John Aldred

    I’ve become a big fan of Godox (Pixapro, Flashpoint, etc) over the last couple of years. They sprang out of nowhere, and in no time…

    How to use coloured gels with studio strobes and softboxes
    Dec 29, 2016 John Aldred

    Using coloured gels with speedlights has become pretty common. Many people who shoot with speedlights have given it a go at least a couple of…

    The Flashpoint StreakLight 360 has the funniest instructions ever. Including “You might DIE” reference
    Oct 28, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    The Flashpoint StreakLight 360 is known by many names. Godox, for example,  sells it as the Witstro AD360II. But there is a solid reason to buy that strobe…

    Video showing the power of High Speed Sync in a bright environment
    Jun 21, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    We have probably already established that just one soft light can make a huge difference in how a picture looks, but many times it is…

    Sony shooters need wait no more, the Godox X1 triggers for Sony are now available
    May 9, 2016 John Aldred

    Sony’s decision to go with a hotshoe design that no other camera system in the world supports has meant that Sony shooters have typically been…

    Cheap Speedlight comparisons, which should you buy and why?
    May 5, 2016 John Aldred

    Venturing into the world of flash, and radio triggers can be a confusing, sometimes frightening and potentially expensive prospect for those who are very new…

    I’m Getting Rid of My Flash Gear and Here’s Why
    Feb 29, 2016 John Aldred

    People often ask me about the flash equipment I currently use, and what I would do differently if I were to start over today. I also often…

    The Pros and Cons of using Cheap China Brand Lights
    Apr 10, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    My first ever off-camera flash was a Nikon sb-24 speedlight (1988), which I got. After a while I bought my first ever Nikon speedlight an…