More UV flash and torch tests

August 16th, 2016

Test of Convoy S2+ Nichia LED 365nm UV torch for reflected UV and UV induced fluorescence photography & if clear plastic on a flash reduces UV transmission. [...]

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An hour in Gwangju

August 10th, 2016

A few photos from an hour spent on a short walk in Gwangju, South Korea in November 2015. [...]

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Sigma 24mm f2.8 macro & Nikon Series E 100mm f2.8 lenses mini-reviews

April 25th, 2016

Very brief reviews of the Sigma 24mm f/2.8 macro AF lens and Nikon Series E 100mm f/2.8 manual focus lens. Including IR hot spot and UV pass tests. [...]

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Fixing up the Haoge mini ball head

February 28th, 2016

How to fix the Haoge mini ball head by adding a safety pin to it so that the head cannot separate when used at an angle. [...]

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Cheap Chinese Mini Ball Head Review

February 14th, 2016

Review of two cheap Chinese mini ball heads - a generic unbranded model and a Haoge branded model, and how they compare to a much more expensive Manfrotto. [...]

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Converting a cheap umbrella softbox into a stripbox

January 6th, 2016

How to take a cheap umbrella softbox and turn it into a stripbox by using it with the umbrella only part-only. [...]

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Low cost, size, and weight panorama head / plate

December 19th, 2015

A low cost, low weight, small size DIY panorama head / panorama plate solution for cylindrical and partial panoramas. [...]

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Mini ballhead with umbrella holder Review

October 5th, 2015

Review of a mini ballhead umbrella holder, which has a 1/4″ threaded screw on top and comes with a cold shoe adapter for mounting a flash inside an umbrella [...]

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UV Panoramas

September 28th, 2015

Discussion on the difficulties in taking 360° panoramas using ultraviolet light only, and links to a couple of example UV panos. [...]

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XCSource ND2 ND4 ND8 Neutral Density Filter Set Review

September 21st, 2015

Review of the XCSource ND2, ND4, ND8 (1 - 3 stops) Neutral Density filter set. Looking at resolution, colour cast, infrared leakage, and flare resistance. [...]

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