“Same great features as the Carbon Fiber but half the price and only one pound heavier. ”
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“Sturdy, lightweight, and inexpensive carbon fiber tripod whose center column can also be positioned at a 90 degree angle thus allowing the tripod to get an incredible 2.75” from the ground and inspire super low and creative compositions!”
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“An extraordinary work of art and craftmanship. The Traveler 2 is lightweight, to the point of no unnecessary weight or parts. Also elegant in style. Tough as nails and sealed against elements. the center ball head is precise with a quick friction adjustment that makes on the fly adjustments a breeze. Crazy good tripod.”
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“For 300 lumens, this flashlight is sure efficient. The flexibility of using AAA batteries or the included rechargeable lithium batteries makes this always ready to go.”
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“Boom. Focusing head is amazing - even flood to spot with clean penumbra. Optional filter kit with secure rubber attachment. I really dig this flashlight.”
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“The most essential tool for handling. cataloging, processing and exporting photos, raw and otherwise.”
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“I simply could not live without Silver Efex and it was a revelation when I discovered it. It’s an essential part of my finishing process.”
“For years I have used pan-tilt heads. Once I found Acratech, I completely switched over. A great company that makes extremely high-quality products. I don’t know how I worked without for so long. Invest in the lever clamp model—it is the ultimate in ensuring your camera remains locked into the ball head.”
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“I love this lens. They say it is the sharpest wide angle zoom made. I believe it. The wide 14mm captures huge sections of the sky ”
“This lens doesn’t come off my D750 – so sharp, fast, and fills the frame with all my night needs.”
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“If you want to do time-lapse of star stacking you need the Shutterboss from Vello. With the built in intervelometer you can easily set up your camera to trigger for seconds, minutes, or even hours. The wireless compatability allows you to also trigger it remotely from up to 250’ away. See below for links to specific camera connections. You’ll be happy. ”
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“I always have at least one of these in my bag. The built in level in most cameras is not as accurate as these simple spirit levels that fit into the hotshoe of your camera. I like the 3 axis the best - any way you look at it you can match up a level.”
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“I like to have a sheet of the 1/2 cut and 3/4 cut CTO gels. At $6.50 each, one sheet will be able to be cut up and taped onto your cooler LED lights to warm them up.”
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“This is a great starter pack of color correction and color gels that will fit over your flash and you can hold over your flashlight. Discover the ones you like and then buy a Rosco sheet of it to cut up and easily tape over your light painting devices”
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“Zeiss is nice. One of my favorite focal lenghs and sharpest lenses. Great for Milky Way and built to handle all your night adventures!”
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“Not many people know about this tripod but I’ve been singing it’s praises for years! The built in level lets you make simple and critical +/-15 degres adjustments without the need to adjust your leg length in the field. It’s also the perfect height for my 6’ self. ”
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“I’ve been a big fan of the Gitzo Traveler Tripods and the newly revamped series 1 1545T is my small 2nd tripod. At 2.3lbs, this tripod is always with me. It can now get as high as 60” and still collapse as compact at 16.7”. Smooth, solid, and built to last.”
“When I need to go light, this is my travelling partner.”
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“You have to know that your monitor is showing you the truth about color and brightness before and during all edits. Plus, when presenting, you should show your work with he best possible color and dynamic range.”
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by Gabriel Biderman and Tim Cooper
Are you a night owl looking to make stunning images of streetscapes, fireworks, or the night sky? Do you like to bend time with long exposure photography? Do star trails or lightning strikes inspire you? Then this book is for you!
In Night Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer Gabriel Biderman brings you the basics of digital night photography—exposure, composition, and light—and how to scout and capture different nocturnal locations once the sun goes down. Gabriel will help you understand the fundamentals and bring your unique artistic expression to any night situation. In this beautifully illustrated guide you will:
Focus in the dark and master basic composition rules—and know when to break them
Understand metering and switch to manual mode for more control over your exposure
Set white balance, understand color temperature, and add flash or slow sync
Explore color, light painting, and creative ways to play with light in your images
Learn what gear works best for your style of shooting and strategies for operating your equipment in the dark
Discover expert techniques for post-processing your nighttime images in Lightroom and Photoshop
Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time.
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“I have three Flash Bender Kits, including grids, boxes and folding ones, and they all come in handy when needed. best yet, they are there when I need it because they pack flat in the front pocket of my backpack.”
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“Another set of reliable wireless trigger tools used to trigger flashes where I cannot be. Lighting large areas like castles, building and mountains is made possible in repeatable format with wireless triggering.”
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