Recent content by Wavy C

Another thumbs up for Baxxtor batteries. I got two of their LP-e6 replacements a couple of years ago and they have worked great since then. The main thing I noticed is that they take a bit longer to charge than genuine Canon batteries, and the genuine batteries might last slightly longer but...

With a bit of free time over Christmas, I downloaded the latest version of DPP 4 (ver 4.1.50). Before updating the original version of the program I downloaded back in the summer when it first came out, I converted a few raw files using the original version. Then I updated and converted the same...

The camera's picture styles also work the same in DDP3 and I agree its a nice feature. The really big plus over lightroom, for me anyway, is the way DPP writes any edits you make directly into the raw file. Makes it very easy to move files around without having to worry about lightroom's...

That sounds like a neat trick. Just wondering how you are finding DDP-4 to use and how your results compare to DDP-3? I'm a long time user of DDP-3 and, in spite of the rather basic interface, really like it (maybe just because I'm so familiar with it, lol). Now that it allows rotating...

A normal flash clamp works fine with a brolly box. Even though the flash isn't pointed directly at the centre of the brolly, I'd guess light bounces around inside enough to not make much difference. Also a bit quicker to set up.

If you're going to get one, get a good one. Cheap brackets that can't properly deal with the weight of your flashgun can be troublesome to use, but there's no doubt a good bracket will give you better lighting (and a lot more range than bouncing). I got a stroboframe one a few years ago and...

I like to use a 'holster' style bag, eg the Lowepro toploader type bag, which can carry one camera with 70-200mm lens. If I'm shooting with two cameras, one with a 70-200 and another camera with a wider lens, I keep one camera in the bag and the other with the strap around my neck or over my...

I'd guess for most people the 5d3 improved autofocus system is the main benefit over the 5d2. Although I don't have a 5d2, the main complaint seemed to be that the outer focus points were not as reliable as some would like. Both cameras seem to produce good quality pictures at ISO-1600, which...

Lastolite also makes a little softbox that attaches to the front of a flashgun, the front of it being about six inches square. That might seem too small but in use it actually works really well providing you are close to the subject. I think it might be mostly intended for macro photography but...

Thanks HoppyUK, I've looked at the Strato II triggers and think it would be a close call between them and the Cactus v5. Both appear to do the important things well - reliably trigger the flashes and have good range. However, for me, the fact the Cactus units can act as both a transmitter and...

One other point worth mentioning about the Cactus v5.... They do not have pass-through ettl, which means if you mount a cactus on your camera hotshoe and then a flashgun on top of the cactus, that flashgun must be used in manual mode. However, there is an easy workaround. Mount the flash on...

The cactus v5 triggers work well for me, and I've found them very reliable. Features I like about them - They act both as a transmitter and receiver (simply by moving the switch on the side). So you only need one extra unit to have a back-up for both receivers and transmitters. They...

The Cactus v5 is also a good system and worth a look. Each unit can act as either a transmitter or receiver, they use AAA batteries and work very well (I've had mine for more than six months and then have been almost 100 percent reliable on my Canon). I also like that they work with pretty much...

Yes, I think you need to buy a separate cold shoe to screw onto the brass spigot, or I suppose if you're using radio triggers such as cactus they could screw on directly and then you could mount the flashgun on the trigger. The main problem I see with all these type brackets is that the...

Also think about the weight of these lenses. The f2.8 version is double the weight of the f4 version. If you're the type of photographer who carries gear around for lengthy periods (at events etc), the weight difference will become very noticeable and very quickly. The f2.8 gets you a higher...