lighting archives (56 posts)


Pentax showing at CP+: AF-360FGZ II Clip-on Flash and Mount Cap Lens for Q system, January 29, 2013
Pentax has announced via press release that at the 2013 CP Plus trade show in Japan (Jan 31 to Febr 2), they will be showcasing two reference products. The previously mentioned clip-on flash which now has a tentative model name... Continue

New Yongnuo YN500EX flash and YN622-N trigger (and YN560-II successor coming), January 14, 2013
Some lighting lightning news now. Yongnuo (China) has announced the new YN500EX flash along with the Nikon-centric YN622-N flash trigger. They also revealed that a new version of the YN560-II is coming soon. Details at Lighting Rumors and Lighting Rumo(u)rs... Continue

New Nikon RF camera trigger system for Nikon DSLRs, January 7, 2013
Smartphones are obsessed with Bluetooth but in the DSLR world, radio frequency reigns supreme! Nikon has revealed a new camera trigger system that works with Nikon DSLRs. Details at dpreview et al. Continue

New Pentax Future Concept Product: AF 360 FGZ II external clip-on flash , January 7, 2013
Buried towards the bottom of the CES + PMA 2013 Pentax press release is a paragraph about a future concept product that I am sure we will see more of as the various websites and blogs storm the CES +... Continue

New Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 flash with a Touchscreen, September 27, 2012
Touchscreen mania continues to advance in the world of photography. Metz has announced what is likely to be the first flash with a touchscreen display! It is the new Mecablitz 52 AF-1! This was announced at Photokina, see announcements at... Continue

New Litemaster light meters from Sekonic: L-478D and L-478DR, September 16, 2012
Trying to avoid the announcement rush of Photokina Monday, Sekonic has announced two new light meters today, the Litemaster L-478D and the L-478DR. The DR offers interconnection/interoperability with the world of Pocket Wizards. Coming along for the ride is a... Continue

New Sony flashes: HVL-F60M and HVL-RL1 (also: VGC99AM grip, etc), September 11, 2012
The Sony new product parade continues with Lighting and Audio! Sony announced two new flashes, a grip, and an audio adapter. The two flashes are the HVL-F60M which goes for 650 euro ($550) while the HVL-RL1 goes for 350 euro.... Continue

Newsbytes: Tokina 300/6.3 (m43rds), Rollei 36x superzoom, X-Pro1 iPad app, new Canon M-printers, etc, August 8, 2012
A number of newsy items are filling up the buffers, so it is time to release the pressure with a new Newsbytes round-up... New Gear + Tokina 300mm f6.3 mirror less for M43rds launching in Europe for 400 euro via... Continue

New Nissin MG8000 flash promises 1000+ without overheating, February 21, 2012
Nissin has announced a brand new flash, the MG8000, with a testable claim of over 1000 firings without overheating! Some details at Amateur Photographer UK, DC Watch (computer-translated) and Foto Actualidad. Continue

New Pocket Wizard Plus III Transceiver is revealed, February 20, 2012
The Harry Potter of lighting has a new product announcement ;-) Pocket Wizard has officially announced the Pocket Wizard Plus III Transceiver, for use in remote flash and camera triggering, and for other purposes. The clerk may read the press... Continue

Leakages: Pocket Wizard Plus III video-leaked (video removed), January 6, 2012
Pocket Wizard experienced some light leakage during the Nikon announcement madness! Lighting Rumours spotted a promotional Vimeo video of a brand new Pocket Wizard Plus III. Lighting Rumours summarizes what they recall seeing in the now-pulled video. Continue

Reviews (GX1, J1, E-PM1, V-Lux 3, Pixma Pro-1, X10 vs LX5 ISO, etc), January 3, 2012
Time to check the first wave of reviews in this new year, yes, it is 2012, the end of the world according to many credible movies (I saw them on the television and the movie theatres!). Lens reviews can be... Continue

Spotlight review: Nikon SB-910 Speedlight by Galbraith, December 15, 2011
Curious about Nikon's new flagship Speedlight, the SB-910? Check a brand new review that has just seen the light at Rob Galbraith. Oscilloscope traces and flash-burst-duels are also included! As usual we won't leak the light here, so be sure... Continue

Sigma announces new PG-31 power-grip for Sigma SD1, December 12, 2011
Sigma has announced a brand new accessory for the Sigma SD1, the PG-31 power-grip, coming out in January 2012. Prices have not been revealed, but for anyone who has already paid for a Sigma SD1, the PG-31 price will probably... Continue

New Nikon SB-910 speedlight, November 30, 2011
Let there be fresh light! Nikon has just announced a brand new flagship Speedlight, the SB-910! It will come out in the middle of December with a starting price of $550. It is now available for pre-order for $550 at... Continue

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