In preparation for this weekend’s portrait meetup, I did a little research on using my PocketWizard Mini TT1 and Flex TT5 to take photos with my Fujifilm X100 and Nikon SB-900. I didn’t expect the setup to allow TTL flash, and I was correct: this isn’t possible. It is, however, possible to use the PocketWizard […]
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First proper attempts at high speed flash sync with a D7000, SB900 and SC-28 cord. First results indicate that even a couple of feet away, you can only overpower the sun at f/4. (Geeks see EXIF information for full details.)
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With the money I’ve put aside for new camera gear, a new, reliable, fully automated flash gun was high on my “wants” list, not least because I receive a slowly increasing number of requests to take portrait photographs and cover events.
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