Archives for the ‘gear’ Category

The Beginner’s Guide to Buying a DSLR

By Luis • Jul 10th, 2009 • Category: products

What DSLR should I get? That is one of the most common questions I hear, and with this post, I’m hoping to help you answer that question.

Keep in mind that we won’t be discussing any specific brand or model. Instead, we’ll be asking questions that will help you figure out which camera to get.



Who Says DIY Gear Looks Cheap?

By Luis • Aug 16th, 2008 • Category: DIY

Some time back, I made some grids for my flash. They did the job, but definitely looked home-made. That’s why I recently set out to make some lighting mods that not only worked well, but looked good – or at the very least didn’t look like 3rd-grade art projects.



RadioPoppers on the Loose

By Luis • Feb 27th, 2008 • Category: news, products

RadioPoppers have been spotted at TriCoast Photo, and the boys over there are having a blast playing with these little babies. Here’s what I have to say about that.



Items You Must Have in Your Camera Bag

By Luis • Dec 4th, 2007 • Category: gear, products

Some of the items you should keep in your camera bag aren’t available in most camera stores. You can find them in supermarkets, hardware stores, toy stores, drug stores, and a bunch of other places, but that doesn’t mean they don’t belong in your photography kit.



6 Gifts for Photographers Under $25

By Luis • Dec 1st, 2007 • Category: gear, wish list

Knowing what a photographer wants for the holidays is easy -actually being able to afford that item is whole other matter.

I’ve got several gift ideas for photographers under $25. Intrigued? Read on.



Testing My DIY Grid Spot

By Luis • Nov 19th, 2007 • Category: DIY, gear, tips

In the whole Strobist spirit of finding inexpensive ways of playing with light, I made some grid spots for my flash.

If you’re looking for instructions on making these little babies, stop right now. On the other hand, if you’re looking for examples of how these grids work, read on.



Cactus PT-04 RF Triggers

By Luis • Nov 2nd, 2007 • Category: gear

About a month ago, I got some Cactus PT-04 v2s triggers from Gadget Infinity. Having played around with them for a while, I’ll say this much – they’re no Pocket Wizards, but for the price, they sure do some magic.