THE FUJI X-PRO1 | I’M LIKE WOW | ANDRE GOOSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
I’ve had a few cameras in my life: Sony T1, Canon 400D, Canon 50D, Canon 5D mkII, Fuji X100, and now a Canon 5D mkiii. Of all of those, my favourite is the Fuji X-Pro1. It’s tiny, beautiful, easy to work with and a solid performer. This little guy fits in perfectly with my Wedding [...]
THAT TIME OF YEAR
It’s that time of year again. When things end and begin at the same time. Being a bit OCD, this is the perfect time to do a complete gear audit for 2012. I tend to do this every 12 months or so and I think it’s essential to not only get ready for the new [...]
I THINK THEY FORGOT ABOUT US
I never thought the day would come… but I finally bought my first video light. It’s a tiny little LED block housing 136 ultra white LEDs. My first impressions… this thing is bright! So much so that it’s hard to look at when it’s at full power… Why did I get it? Well, I’m getting [...]
REVIEW :: PHOTTIX ODIN PREVIEW
If there is one thing I love about the photo-gear-community… it’s competition! There is always some new tech that comes out that’s both cheaper than the original and in most cases… also a little better. The Phottix Odin is no exception. I really loved the idea of it when i first saw samples back in [...]
DAY353 :: THEBOYS
I don’t buy lenses often. Normally I only buy out of necessity. The two I just bought were out of a deep desire to change my style and approach to weddings and they absolutely rock! So here it is… my wedding kit, minus a 24-70 and a 70-200 which I already have. The first lens [...]
DAY320 :: MYPRECIOUS
I’ve not bought a new camera in 2 years, so when I tell you I look at stuff carefully, you believe me. During the past few days I’ve been spending a bit of time with the Fuji X100. This camera has caused I bit if a stir when it was announced as nothing else comes close [...]
DAY315 :: INLOVE
I have been looking for a decent light-stand for a long time… They are always either too heavy, or too flimsy. The Matthews MERF is somewhere in-between and a very nice piece of kit.
DAY309 :: THEFISHBOMB
I have stuff to carry with me on a shoot. Stuff that I don’t always want in my bag but rather on me. I never have enough pockets to carry all my “stuff”. UNDFIND has launched this unique little … well… pocket … thingy that holds just what it should in just the right place. [...]
DAY276 :: EXAMPLE OF THE LIMITS
Today i really wanted to test to full power limits of the Paul C Buff Einstein to see where the barrier lies and if i could pull of a very bright shot. The weather was perfect for this test, a very bright sun with a few clouds in between. The ambient light meter said 1/200 (my max [...]
DAY269 :: I’VE FINALLY FOUND IT
The search for the perfect camera bag has finally come to an end. I’ve been looking for a nice bag that suits my needs and style of shooting for 4 years. The bag i’ve been using up to date is the Domke F2 bag and it will always have a special place in my heart.
DAY265 :: 100 TO GO AND I’M FINALLY MANUAL
…well as much as i want to be. Wow, what a journey. I went from full manual control of my speedlights, to full manual on my studio lights, to TTL on my speedlights, and finally back to full manual on my studio lights. A full circle. This just shows how far manual triggering has come [...]
DAY250 :: 640 in 28″
I did this test just to see if there would be a difference in the quality and power of the Einstein in my Westcott 28″ softbox. The verdict… read on.
DAY247 :: A NEW TOY
I finally recieved my latest toy today. A brand new Paul C Buff Einstein 640ws Light with a fantastic battery pack for my location work. I’ve been waiting patiently for about 2 months and now it’s finally here. My initial impressions to follow:
DAY227 :: AWESOME!!!!
Of all the gear i’ve bought, this has probably been the most useful and most used of all the gear i own, well, except for my camera and lenses, and well, flashes, you get the point! This is a HORIZONTAL FLASH BRACKET/ADAPTER that allows you to use any Bowens S-type mount with your speedlights. Nice!!! [...]
DAY218 :: THE NEW KID
Here is my latest acquisition/addition to the gear bag. The Nissin DI866 Professional Flash. Why? Well both my Canon 580EX II flashes died and they were out of warranty… and there was no way I was gonna spend roughly $400 to get them fixed. So I started exploring other options. I knew I needed power, [...]
DAY199 :: ENTER THE MOTHER-SHIP
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I suffer from a terrible affliction: Gear Obsession. Every so often I get a piece of gear that really lets me do more with my light. The Lastolite 36″ Ezybox is one of the best pieces of gear I’ve ever had. It’s massive and produces an incredibly [...]
DAY183 :: 1st SHOTS WITH THE PW’S
Ok, so i have managed to do some testing with my new toys. I must just tell you, these things are awesome! Sure you can do the same stuff with cheaper triggers, sure you can save some (allot) of money, but this is a platform and not just a set of triggers. In my limited [...]
DAY182 :: A GIFT TO MYSELF
Well, I finally took the plunge into PocketWizards. Been looking at them since they came out. Gonna be doing some testing over the next few days. I also Got 2x AC7 RF SHIELDS and a AC3 Zone Controller. Will keep you posted.
DAY173 :: A NEW TOY
Something arrived in the mail today… Something pretty cool, but maybe just a little scary. This represents another learning curve.
DAY161 :: NIFTY FIFTY 3 / PIXEL TR-332 IN REAL LIFE
This is my good friend Saki. We headed out into the heart of Adelaide and shot a few frames in an awesome alleyway. Also doubles as my DAY161!!!
REVIEW :: PIXEL KNIGHT TR 332 pt 2. (distance & HSS)
I’ve had the pixel knights for a little over 2 weeks now and we have become good friends. My first initial impressions can be found here: REVIEW :: PIXEL KNIGHT TR-332. Today i just wanted to do a very rough distance and HSS test to see what i would get and if the system gave [...]
REVIEW :: PIXEL KNIGHT TR332 TTL TRIGGERS
So, being a firm and proud strobist, i have run into a few unique problems or challenges with my photography. Mainly that my vision sometimes exceeds the capabilities of my gear. This is particularly evident in bright sunlight outdoors… More specifically, achieving balance between the strobe light and the natural ambient light provided by the [...]
REVIEW :: XTREME POWER 20 EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK
Ok, so many people (including my wife) has said that i am obsessed with photo gear. To a large extent i believe it’s true… however, every once in a while, i piece of gear crosses my path that i cannot ignore. The Xtreme Power battery pack is one of those exceptions.
